Things to do in Barnsley, England: The Best Fun Activities & Games

May 27, 2021 Deane Carmody

Barnsley (/ˈbɑːrnzli/, locally [ˈbaːnzlɛ]) is a large town in South Yorkshire, England, located halfway between Leeds and Sheffield. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town centre lies on the west bank of the Dearne Valley. Barnsley is surrounded by several smaller settlements which together form the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, of which Barnsley is the largest and its administrative centre. At the 2011 Census, Barnsley had a population of 91,297.
Restaurants in Barnsley

1. Nextgen Paintball Centre

34 Engine Lane, Barnsley S72 8RE England +44 7986 221849 [email protected]
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Nextgen Paintball Centre

NextGen Paintball Centre is the a family run paintball site focused on the development of paintball for the next generation of players. The home of Magfed. Free tea and coffee provided for players and spectators alike. Hot food is available to purchase and large viewing area for parents. Using revolutionary LOW impact paintballs meaning no more welts, no more cuts and LOW injury risk.

2. Les Cadeaux

66 Church Street, Darton, Barnsley S75 5HQ England +44 1226 387579 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/thieves
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Les Cadeaux

Les Cadeaux gives you the opportunity to be creative and paint your own pottery in a friendly and relaxed environment. We also specialise in 3D Hand/Foot casting, at a fraction of the price of nationwide chains. With over 250 items to paint in stock from £5, there is something for all ages! Les Cadeaux is a breastfeeding friendly venue and we welcome bookings from 1 to 14 people, with parties being very popular. We are open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10:30-5pm during term time, and 7 days through school holidays. The best way to contact us to book a space is through our Facebook Page where you can also see our latest offers (search Les Cadeaux Darton)

3. Operation Laser Tag

Haigh Lane, Barnsley S75 4DA England +44 7973 692379 [email protected] http://www.operationlasertag.co.uk
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Operation Laser Tag

Operation Laser Tag is a woodland outdoor laser tag venue. We organise mini tag laser tag for player 6-8 years old and standard laser tag for 8 years plus. Action packed events for alol ages

Reviewed By sarahgreene2019

We wanted to a book a laser Tag party for our son for his 11th Birthday. All our questions and queries were answered by email or phone straight away! The party was fantastic the children really loved it and the staff were amazing with the boys! Thank you we had an amazing time !

4. Phoenix Range Indoor Shooting Centre

Unit 1A Humberside Way Carlton Industrial Estate, Barnsley S71 3RN England +44 1226 289770 [email protected] http://www.phoenixrange.co.uk
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Phoenix Range Indoor Shooting Centre

‘Try Shooting’ sessions with real firearms are available 7 days a week. Phoenix Range is a purpose-built indoor live firing range, Gun Shop, and Home Office Approved Club, offering the chance to shoot real firearms within a safe, warm, and friendly environment. The facility offers a wide range of firearms for hire with one to one tuition by experienced and qualified staff. In addition, we have a luxury VIP lounge with a licensed bar to relax afterward. We have excellent training facilities ideally suited to our quality corporate and team-building packages. Indoor all weather facilities open 7 days a week. TRYSHOOT events for first-timers are available, call to book or buy as a gift voucher. Various membership packages are also available to suit a wide audience, including family and corporate memberships. See you soon !

Reviewed By Smithson669

Took my son today for a try shoot at Phoenix and am impressed with these guys from beginning to end Booked over the phone with ease, confirmation and receipt sent through within minutes Got there a little early, booked in for the shoot very easily and enjoyed a coffee in their gorgeous lounge whilst waiting. Glen, our instructor “collected” us from the lounge and along with 2 others in the group gave us a brief tour before going into the instruction room where he gave us an entertaining but very thorough briefing on the gun, shooting and all relevant safety procedures He was so good he even managed to keep a 12 year old boy engaged !!! The shooting lanes themselves are amazing, modern, clean and very safe. We’re so nice felt guilty leaving the spent casings on the floor when we left ! The shooting was great fun and am seriously considering joining long term Glen was fantastic, entertaining whilst making sure everyone was safe at all times, professional yet very helpful even when my lad decided to adult gun was too heavy just before we went down to the shooting lanes. He changed his gun without issue and “trained” him thoroughly Honestly can not recommend this place enough. If you fancy trying shooting or just want a bit of a different day out you will not be disappointed

5. Puzzlewoods

Upper Field Lane Darton, Barnsley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4BH England +44 7773 689680 [email protected] http://www.puzzlewoods.co.uk
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Puzzlewoods

Nestled within a mysterious forest, Oddwood & Co is a live-escape game, stretching your mind in ways you didn't know possible. You and your team will face a series of brain tingling challenges, causing suspenseful excitement, snorty laughter and follicley painful bewilderment. A group and family friendly challenge, you are given 60 minutes to complete one of our challenges - 'The Prospector's Peril' or 'F.L.I.E.S'. Expect a character lead experience combined with an escape room without the confines of the walls! Upon completion you are invited to spend time around the campfire toasting a marshmallow and playing one of our fireside games including... horseshoe tossing and a giant tree jigsaw! This is an outdoor activity so please come dressed appropriately for the expected conditions.

Reviewed By steelhead31uk - Rotherham, United Kingdom

Excellent escape room experience, we undertook the miners revenge The puzzles were challenging, and being set outdoors was a very welcome change of scenery. Brilliant and friendly staff, also dog friendly, and classic outdoor games and smores around the fire to finish off. Brilliant, cant recommend enough, and we'll be back soon to attempt the other game!

6. Yorkshire Tactical Airsoft

Engine Lane, Barnsley S72 8RE England +44 1226 414004 [email protected] http://www.yorkshireairsoftevents.co.uk
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Yorkshire Tactical Airsoft

We are an action packed military simulation theme park, come along and pitch your self against your friends and play army again, just like your childhood! this is a face paced sport with will not only test your aim it will also test your team work, leadership skills and problem solving. we can supply you with all the equipment needed from the rifles them selves to the safety equipment needed

7. Britannia Flight Simulator

20 Great Stubbing Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8FD England +44 1226 930151 [email protected] http://www.britanniaflightsimulator.co.uk
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Britannia Flight Simulator

Based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. We offer hire with/without tuition a Boeing 737 flight simulator at a price point that allows realistic extended learning or just fun/lifetime experience of being the captain of a 737.

Reviewed By H2885SEpaulr - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

My kids and wife bought me a 30 min flight experience at Britain’s. We went today and was really surprised that this was infact in a dining room! Don’t let that put you off though as the setup is first class. Dave was really friendly and clearly very passionate. A cup of coffee later and we were lined up at Manchester airport ready to go. I chose a short flight to Newcastle and off we went. Everything is so realistic, the controls, the noise and the graphics. 30 mins later I touched down safely! Brilliant experience and would highly recommend. Thanks Dave for a great afternoon.

8. Retrodome

Upper New Street, Barnsley S70 1LP England +44 1226 921980 http://www.retrodome.co.uk/
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Retrodome

Reviewed By bxdean1011

I've always liked arcades and gaming machines and played on many since the first space invader came out.Going to Retrodome is like taking a time machine to my childhood!For a reasonable fee,you get a wristband which gives you access to a lot of the classic arcade machines.You can come and go as many times as you want.If this is not quite your thing,there is a console room ,a VR room and a band room upstairs.Theres a well stocked bar downstairs and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Overall,a great concept,well laid out and a great way to kill a few hours.WELL DONE Luke!

9. Flyme.co.uk

Unit 21 Shortwood Court Shortwood Business Park Shortwood Way, Barnsley S74 9LH England +44 333 567 8737 [email protected] http://www.flyme.co.uk
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Flyme.co.uk

FlyMe.co.uk is a new flight simulator experience & virtual airport based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Come and enjoy a fully themed airport experience including a Boeing 737-800 flight simulator (available with or without commercial pilot tuition), air traffic control room & virtual reality experiences.

10. Maize Maze at Cawthorne

Jowett House Farm Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AS England +44 1226 791855 [email protected] http://maizemaze.co.uk/home.aspx
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Maize Maze at Cawthorne

Reviewed By 228sarahjanew - Lee, United Kingdom

What a lovely day is to be had here if you want safe and peaceful family fun. The maze felt safe with plenty of room, fun games to play in the field afterwards (bean bag throwing games, go karts, space hoppers etc) and comfy hay bales to sit on and enjoy the sun and scenery. Beef burgers are home made and generously sized; and the Maizy Moo icecream is really delicious. No e numbers, just from the cow, with flavourings if you want them. One of my favourite summer outings...

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