THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Barnsley
Things to Do in Barnsley
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Cannon Hall Farm, Pot House Hamlet, Farms, History Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Cannon Hall Farm, Pot House Hamlet, Farms, History Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Ghost Toursfromper adultC$23
Ghost Toursfromper adultC$28- fromper adultC$102
Ghost Toursfromper adultC$37
Cultural Toursfromper adultC$23- fromper adultC$133
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Cultural Toursfromper adultC$32- fromper adultC$28
Private and Luxuryfromper adultC$23
Rustic farm experience with interactive animal encounters, tractor rides, and diverse play areas. Includes a reptile house and a dining venue with local fare.
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History Museums
Historic site intermingles antique centers and craft shops with modern amenities like a craft beer bar, along with a children's soft play area and seasonal craft fairs.
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Historical estate with dog-friendly parkland, scenic gardens, and children's activities, features woodland walks, a Victorian Conservatory, and a unique Union Jack Garden.
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Farms
Family-friendly farm featuring a variety of animals to feed, a play area for children, and enchanting fairy hunts. Enjoy a picnic amidst well-maintained grounds or relax in the inviting cafe.
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Visitor Centres
Nature reserve transformed from industrial land, featuring diverse bird species, wildlife, walking trails, and bird hides. Includes a play area and a visitor center with a cafe and shop.
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What travellers are saying
- Karen M11 contributionsReally enjoyable day, lots to see, excellent signage. Lucky to have met Farmer Dave and Farmer Ruth. Saw Farmer Rob in the distance, busy with filming. Excellent meal in the White Bull restaurant and extensive tempting choices in the Farm Shop. Great day out for all agesWritten October 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lipgloss26Bolton, UK34 contributionsHorsfields nursery was amazing. So many different plants and beautifully kept. Lovely staff and very helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely return.Written May 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fiona n44 contributionsVisited on a wet day. Interesting history of the village. Sign posting of site could be better. Interesting range of shops great sweet shop, craft shop, specialist food shops. Two cafes available both have a range of dishes for all the family. Interesting exhibition on the site history. Also amazing antique centre .Written February 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Marie S114 contributionsHad a lot of costumes that have been worn in films and the staff had made little mice and dressed them in costumes they were great nice little shop lots of activities for the childrenWritten September 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ginger beard guy8 contributionsHad a great day at the Calypso Cove swimming baths. Me and my boys hadn’t been before and will definitely be back. Really liked how many different things you could do from slides, wave machines, diving boards etc good to see so many staff being vigilant too.Written August 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mike sUnited Kingdom559 contributionsSuperb Views. Very helpful staff. Mobility scooter available. Disappointing house is only open on very rare occassins.Gardens a little disappointing but walk beautiful for glimpses over countrysideWritten August 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jessica F14 contributionsIt wad absolutely amazing so many things for children to do and animals to see and feed
Loved every minute of it I will be coming backWritten August 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - glassondock1976Lancaster, UK6 contributionsThis was our first visit to this reserve and we weren’t disappointed.On arrival we were greeted by a lovely member of staff called Shaun.He was so friendly and extremely helpful and informative(a real credit to your organisation).We were impressed by the number of different hides and the general layout of the reserve.We had specifically chosen to come to this particular reserve as we were keen to see the spoonbill, which we saw within half an hour of our visit.This alone was well worth our 2 hour journey but other highlights were Greenshank, Green sandpiper, Gadwall and Ringed plover.We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and we would definitely return again.Written August 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scousemouse55Sheffield, UK36 contributionsMy friend received this as a gift and I was invited, I’m so glad I was! It was brilliant, Kelly and her colleague are amazing. They explained everything thoroughly and taught us lots about the goats. We fed them, groomed them and then had some fun tasks to do with them, including a little obstacle course. It’s a great venue. You can grab a coffee at the end and have time to chill. I will go back and will be getting this for my nieces birthday because it’s a brilliant present.Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John GWorksop, UK29 contributionsWe discovered by chance the exhibition of the illustrations and life story of local lad Brian Wildsmith who became a world class children’s book illustrator and author. Beautiful joyful work. More of his work is displayed down the road in the Cooper Gallery. Both highly recommended.Written May 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gemma CookBarnsley, UK31 contributionsI’ve lived in Barnsley all my life and never really visited the park. My daughter enjoyed the play ground and the dogs the shade that’s around the park. The cafe sold a variety of foods and there was an ice cream hatch too. There is a sand pit for the children and golfing. It really is a great, local park on the side of the reservoir too to stretch your legs or enjoy a morning or afternoonWritten August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Judith SBarnsley, UK21 contributionsWent to watch phantom of the opera was fabulous saw it previously in the west end some of the singing on par loved it would highly recommendWritten June 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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