In Barnsley, old and new happily co-exist.  As you would expect in a 21st century market town, Barnsley’s famous market is over 700 years old with over 300 stalls in indoor and open areas, is a great place to find almost everything and sits alongside the high street shops, The Mall and nationally renown boutiques including ‘Pollyanna’.

Cultural highlights include the Cooper Gallery, Design Centre, Cannon Hall Museum & Country Park, Monk Bretton Priory and Wentworth Castle Gardens, each attraction as different and exciting as the last!

For some theatrical fun, treat yourself to an evening at the Lamp room Theatre or visit the Penistone Paramount, a traditional theatre for the 21st century! With a vibrant and buzzing night life, the town centre comes alive as groups of party goers take time out in the pubs, cafebars, restaurants and night clubs – making Barnsley a premier night out.

Throughout the year there is a full programme of events including the Summer Carnival and Parade and the annual German Christmas market, the all Barnsley Diversity Festival and numerous community arts activities. The more energetic can try the leisure and sports facilities or plan their visit to tie in with a local football match.