Parkway Cinema
Formerly an odeon cinema, it was let out and now called parkway. there are two screens, and it is definitely cheaper than going to sheffield or doncaster!
Barnsley Central Library
Has a large collection of books fiction and non-fiction, a reference section, and a learning centre that offers self-study courses on a wide range of topics. public internet access is also available. the library is on shambles street almost opposite the top of market hill. nb: the library was closed for renovation in late 2006, but is now open once more.
National Coal Mining Museum
(http://www.ncm.org.uk) is about 20-30 minutes drive from the town centre. although it's not actually in barnsley, it offers an insight into the coal mining industry that is such a big part of barnsley's heritage.
Cannon Hall Open Farm
(http://www.cannonhallfarm...) is right next door to canon hall, and is a favourite with children who love to see the animals from lambs to llamas!
The University Centre
Is a campus of the university of huddersfield in barnsley based on church street next to the town hall.
Cannon Hall
(http://www.barnsley.gov.u...), (http://www.cannon-hall.co.uk) is a stately home and grounds on the outskirts of barnsley, near cawthorne. the grounds of the house are popular in the summer for a picnic, or just for wandering around. the house itself has a museum, and also runs regular historically-themed events especially during school holidays and on summer evenings.
Barnsley Chronicle
(http://www.barnsleychroni...) is a weekly newspaper with accompanying web site that covers pretty much everything that happens in the town. if there's something newsworthy happening, chances are it'll be printed in here. the paper is published on friday in a number of editions, each one for a different area of the town. the town centre one is called simply the "town" edition.
Cineblah
(http://www.corridorarts.c...) is a weekly event at blah blah bar at the top of market hill. cineblah shows a different film every thursday evening. tickets are â£3. uniquely, as the event is hosted in a lounge bar, you can enjoy the film while lounging on a sofa and sipping a cool drink.
Barnsley is famous for its nightlife, as evidenced by the number of pubs, bars and clubs in the town centre. If that's not your scene, then head to the suburbs of town where you'll find quiet restaurants, a number of friendly local pubs, and more family-friendly places.
To learn what events are happening in the town, the weekly Barnsley Chronicle (http://www.barnsleychroni...) newspaper has a what's-on guide. Also, local radio station Dearne FM (http://www.dearnefm.co.uk) announces events both on air and on its web site.
Barnsley College
(http://www.barnsley.ac.uk/) offers vocational subjects as well as a levels, night classes and degrees.
Pot House Hamlet
(http://www.pothousehamlet...) â a boutique destination located only 2 miles from the m1 barnsley junction in the beautiful yorkshire countryside.
Walk down the ancient wagon way alongside Silkstone Beck and feed the ducks. Take a picnic to have on the table under the oak trees. Have coffee, a snack, a meal, or even a champagne tea for two at the Potting Shed Café. Alternatively, treat yourself from the ice cream parlour. See where the old water wheel used to be. Wander around the extensive working plant nursery, the stylish womenswear shop, shoe shop or peruse the fine furnishings in the converted mill.