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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


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


Barnsley Live 2024 is on the way - Here is what to expect!
We are just under two months away from one of the biggest parties in Barnsley, so let’s take a look at what to expect at this years addition

Lee Barber
Apr 21, 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


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


Local Lad Tom Masters hits top spot on iTunes with new single!
In an extraordinary feat, local music sensation Tom Masters clinched the top spot on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart yesterday.
bestofbarnsley
Nov 10, 20231 min read


10,000 Followers Strong: A love letter from us to you!
It's with immense joy and gratitude that we at Best of Barnsley announce a remarkable achievement – we've reached 10K followers on Facebook
bestofbarnsley
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Barnsley’s Big Weekend brings the sunshine despite the rain!
Despite the relentless rain and gusty winds, Barnsley's Big Weekend proved to be a triumphant celebration that brought the sunshine.

Lee Barber
Jul 16, 20232 min read


BARNSLEY LIVE IS BACK! Here’s everything you need to know…
The sun will be out, the lagers are on ice, and it’s time for Barnsley Live 2023!

Lee Barber
Jun 16, 20232 min read


From Bottomless Pizza to live music, here’s a few things that’s going off in Barnsley this month!
As weekends become more about socialising than staying in, we’ve scouted a few things that you may want to add to your June plans.

Lee Barber
Jun 4, 20232 min read


SEVEN reasons why BARNSLEY is becoming one of the most exciting towns in the North!
We recently received some wonderful feedback from a local business who commented on how Best of Barnsley had helped give the town it's...

Lee Barber
Apr 18, 20234 min read


From ABBA bingo, to live local music, here’s FIVE music event to look out for this year!
Here are some fabulous music events taking place this year across Barnsley!
bestofbarnsley
Jan 29, 20232 min read


Barnsley Live is back for 2023, and it could be the best ever!
Barnsley Live is back for 2023, once again providing local musicians a platform to showcase why the towns music scene is as strong as ever!

Lee Barber
Jan 22, 20232 min read


‘Tots Explore’ in Shafton are hosting a trilogy of community events this November!
Childrens play cafe “Tots Explore” are hosting three events this autumn! From fashions shows, to getting you in the Christmas spirit!

Lee Barber
Oct 27, 20222 min read


WHAT’S ON: Popular children’s book is heading to The Civic as a reimagined theatre show!
Roustabout Theatre’s stage adaptation of Michael Foreman’s ‘Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish’ will play The Civic, Barnsley, on Saturday 6 Nov
bestofbarnsley
Oct 27, 20221 min read


The Civic commissions artists to create thought-provoking art displays about the future of Barnsley
Barnsley Civic commissions artists to create thought-provoking art displays about the future of Barnsley
bestofbarnsley
Oct 26, 20222 min read


WHAT’S ON: Roy “Chubby” Brown’s 2023 show at Parkway Cinema to be rescheduled.
Roy “Chubby” Brown had had to reschedule his February 2023 show at the Parkway Cinema du to “unforeseen circumstances”

Lee Barber
Oct 25, 20221 min read


From ghost trails, to Interactive storytelling - Barnsley has you sorted this Halloween!
Barnsley have got you and the family sorted this half term with a bag full of exciting halloween activities!
bestofbarnsley
Oct 24, 20223 min read


Oakwell are hosting their second ‘SOCIAL’ of the season - and the food looks INCREDIBLE!
Oakwell are hosting their second “Social” food festival of the season!
bestofbarnsley
Oct 24, 20221 min read
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