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Base71: Barnsley’s New Youth Centre Set to Empower the Next Generation
Exciting times are ahead for young people in Barnsley, as a brand-new youth centre, Base71, is getting ready to open its doors in the heart of the community. Here’s everything you need to know about this vibrant space and how it’s set to make a difference for local youth and families.
bestofbarnsley
Oct 32 min read


A Barnsley Calendar by Local Artist Lucy Pimpernel Wood
A fantastic new calendar celebrating the very best of Barnsley is here, thanks to local artist and painter Lucy Pimplewood. Known for her stunning artwork of places around the town, Lucy has spent eight months creating this special calendar, and it’s finally ready to brighten up your walls!
bestofbarnsley
Aug 81 min read


LOCAL RADIO IS BACK IN BARNSLEY: Barnsley Radio arrives this September!
A new local radio station, Barnsley Radio, will launch on September 1st, bringing local news, music, and community updates to the town.
bestofbarnsley
Jul 151 min read


Barnsley Live 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the Town’s Biggest Music Festival
Barnsley Live, One of the biggest mult-venue music festivals in the UK is back for 2025!

Lee Barber
Jun 152 min read


National Exhibition Opens at the Civic, and Reds Fans will love it!
Barnsley is proud to host a major nationwide exhibition, Come As You Really Are,
running from 24 May to 9 August 2025 at Barnsley Civic.

Phoebe Richardson
Jun 152 min read


‘Medieval Mayhem’ is back at Monk Bretton Priory THIS MONTH
Get ready to dust off your imaginary armour and polish your swords! Medieval Mayhem is making a triumphant return to Monk Bretton Priory on May 17th and 18th, 2025, from 11 am to 4 pm!

Phoebe Richardson
May 61 min read


5 Things to Do Over Easter Half Term with the Family in Barnsley!
Here are five fantastic things to do this Easter half term with family in Barnsley!

Danny Wright
Mar 192 min read


YOUR TOP PICKS: 5 Things People Love About Barnsley!
From amazing countryside views to a buzzing pub scene, Here are five thingBarnsley’s Here are five things that you said make our town great
Lee Barber
Feb 222 min read


PURPLE FLAG AWARD: Barnsley is once again a great night out!
Barnsley town centre has just scored big by securing the Purple Flag accreditation for
the sixth year in a row!

Phoebe Richardson
Feb 201 min read


DIVE INTO THE PAGES: Barnsley Book Festival is BACK for ONE WHOLE MONTH!
The Barnsley Book Festival is set to enchant book lovers from Saturday, 15 February to Saturday, 8 March

Phoebe Richardson
Feb 121 min read


VOTED BY YOU: FIVE shops you’d love to see in Barnsley!
Barnsley’s high street has seen a lot of changes over the years, but you still have a wishlist of stores you’d love to see return or make...

Lee Barber
Jan 192 min read


Things that make YORKSHIRE the BEST place on earth…
Barnsley See number one end of list. Have a good’n.
bestofbarnsley
Jul 31, 20241 min read


An expanding Barnsley-based business is quickly becoming a customer favourite!
Barnsley's Cares Laboratory, creators of ‘Vamoosh®’ and ‘Boss It™,’ has just expanded to a larger premises within the area. The local...

Danny Wright
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Why BARNSLEY LIVE is important for the town and musicians!
Barnsley Live, the local music festival, is more than just an opportunity for musicians to perform; it's a celebration of the town itself

Lee Barber
Jun 11, 20242 min read


BARNSLEY LIVE IS BACK: Here's everything you need to know about the big day!
BARNSLEY LIVE IS BACK: Here's everything you need to know about the big day!

Lee Barber
Jun 7, 20242 min read


A FREE street theatre and circus festival is coming to Barnsley villages in May!
MAYhem is a free street theatre and circus festival coming to a high street, market square or park near you over 3 weekends in May.
bestofbarnsley
Apr 18, 20241 min read


We’ve been told that this is the best Cafe in Barnsley - so we paid them a visit!
If you're a Barnsley local or just passing through, there's a new spot you need to add to your must-visit list – Red Shop.
Lee Barber
Mar 17, 20242 min read


VOTED BY YOU: These are the Top 5 things you LOVE about Barnsley!
Let's talk about what makes our town awesome. Here are the top 5 things we can't get enough of

Lee Barber
Mar 13, 20242 min read


IT’S BACK! Barnsley Town Centre’s FOOD FESTIVAL makes its return in May
Flavours Food Festival makes it return to The Glass Works this May, as the town centre plans for the biggest version of the event so far

Lee Barber
Mar 10, 20241 min read


VOTED BY YOU: The best places to grab a Sunday roast in and around Barnsley!
We asked, you voted, these are the best places for a sunday lunch in Barnsley according to YOU!

Lee Barber
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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