What to do and see in Barnsley, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

April 24, 2022 Karren Gelb

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. The Academy Theatre

311 Sheffield Road Birdwell, Barnsley S70 5TU England +44 1226 744442 [email protected] http://www.theacademytheatre.co.uk
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

The Academy Theatre

The Academy Theatre is an excellent entertainment facility, officially opened on the 18th February 2004, this purpose built entertainment centre houses 172 tiered seats and offers the surrounding area a varied program of top-class entertainment both amateur and professional. The Theatre is also used as a performace platform for members of Take 2 Performing Arts Academy.

2. Operation Laser Tag

Haigh Lane, Barnsley S75 4DA England +44 7973 692379 [email protected] http://www.operationlasertag.co.uk
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

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 !

3. 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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5.0 based on 36 reviews

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

4. 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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5.0 based on 67 reviews

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!

5. Cannon Hall Museum

Barkhouse Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT England +44 1226 772002 [email protected] http://Www.cannon-hall.com
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4.5 based on 367 reviews

Cannon Hall Museum

Cannon Hall is a stunning Georgian country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland and beautiful landscaped gardens. The perfect day out for all the family.

Reviewed By therealpeteandlesley - Aspatria, United Kingdom

A great free museum set in lovely grounds with squirrels at every corner. The Georgian interior is straight out of an Austen novel complete with ballroom and drawing room plus a fantastic pre raphaelite gallery including works such as The Trial of Paris. Recommended for all ages

6. 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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4.5 based on 109 reviews

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...

7. RSPB Old Moor

Old Moor Lane Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0YF England http://www.rspb.org.uk/oldmoor
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4.5 based on 364 reviews

RSPB Old Moor

Are you looking for tranquil and idyllic, to escape the stresses of daily life, we are for you! Are you looking fun and events for the kids, we are for you. Our beautiful nature reserve has something for everyone, we have a fabulous visitor centre and cafe, beautiful places to walk and relax, great events and a funtastic playground area. Come on down for an excellent day out!

Reviewed By tan311 - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Visited recently and had a really lovely walk. We were also quite lucky as the weather was absolutely perfect for a long walk. Really enjoyed our visit and will be returning.

8. Cannon Hall Farm

Cannon Hall Open Farm Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT England +44 1226 790427 [email protected] http://cannonhallfarm.co.uk
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4.5 based on 2,130 reviews

Cannon Hall Farm

Cannon Hall Farm is a large, family run farm attraction. Sitting in the rolling Pennine foothills, it's home to hundreds of animals, waiting to welcome you to a world of animal magic. Home to one of the biggest and best equipped playgrounds in the north of England and the largest tube maze in Europe our adventure playground is one of the biggest and best in the north of England. The farm shop is famous for home produced beef, pork, lamb and a huge variety of sausages. Our on site bakery produces award winning pies and delicious artisan bread every morning. The tearoom serves delicious home cooked food. The Hungry Llama indoor play and restaurant adds a great indoor option with some dramatic slides and innovative play features to a day that's already packed with fun. Winner of Best Visitor Attraction in the 2018 White Rose Awards.

Reviewed By dawnmR9873FB - Telford, United Kingdom

What an amazing day, started with an awesome breakfast at The White Bull, hot bacon & egg bap, with hot buttered toast and tea, perfect start to a wonder round the farm, met Ranger Roger, Farmer Ruth, Farmer Kate, Farmer Robert & Farmer Darrell, who all had time to chat and have a photo, fantastic visit and will definitely come back again.

9. Barnsley Bowl

Carlton Road, Barnsley S71 2AZ England +44 1226 732932 http://www.barnsleybowl.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Barnsley Bowl

Reviewed By R578VWlynns - Cleethorpes, United Kingdom

Really spacious, very clean, nice friendly staff, good food. Excellent value for money. This is a fab place for all ages., We go during the day and during the week so we cannot vouch for how busy it is at weekends and on a evening but we are very impressed with this place - and we are enjoying the bowling too. Toilets exceptionally clean. Cafe and Bar exceptionally clean and all facilities provided are first class. Highly recommended

10. Locke Park

Locke Park Park Road, Barnsley S70 1QJ England https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/environment-and-planning/parks-and-open-spaces/general-information/locke-park
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4.5 based on 137 reviews

Locke Park

Reviewed By ChristineK646 - Barnsley, United Kingdom

This gem of a park was given to the people of Barnsley by the widow of Joseph Locke and there are several interesting things to look at, the Grade 11 listed bandstand, grade 11 listed tower, the Joseph Locke statue, the fountain and the alphabet steps. there is also a childrens playground and cafe.

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