Welcome to Barnsley

Barnsley is a town located in South Yorkshire, England. It is known for its rich history and culture, as well as its beautiful countryside. The town has a population of over 91,000 people and is home to a number of attractions and landmarks, including the Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, the Cooper Gallery, and the Elsecar Heritage Centre.

One of the most notable features of Barnsley is its industrial heritage. The town was once a major centre for coal mining and textile production, and many of its historic buildings and landmarks reflect this history. Visitors can explore the town's mining heritage at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, which is located just a short drive from Barnsley. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the lives of miners and their families, and features a range of exhibits and interactive displays.

In addition to its industrial heritage, Barnsley is also known for its beautiful countryside. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The nearby Peak District National Park is also a popular attraction, offering stunning views and a range of outdoor activities. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or the great outdoors, Barnsley has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Barnsley College Further Education Ages:14-99 Head Teacher Mr Yiannis Koursis	Po Box 266 Church Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2YW 1226216216
Trinity Academy St. Edwards Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Mark Allen	9 Eastgate Barnsley S70 2EX 1226664166 School Website
Queens Road Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Kaufman	Queens Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1AR 01226737010 School Website
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dobson	Shaw Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6JL 01226281219 School Website
Joseph Locke Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Judith Brock	Shaw Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6JL 01226729910 School Website
Shawlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Duncan Thompson	Shaw Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6JL 01226287177 School Website
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Jenkins	Doncaster Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1TS 1226281943 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Barnsley Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Spencer	Stocks Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2DF 01226206422 School Website
Summer Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Smith	Summer Lane Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2BB 01226205363 School Website
Burton Road Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr M Harris	Burton Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AA 01226288679 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barnsley Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1BP 0.20 Miles

Dodworth Station Road, Dodworth, South Yorkshire, S75 3JX 1.51 Miles

Darton Station Road, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HX 3.21 Miles

Wombwell Hough Lane, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, S73 0LU 3.68 Miles

Silkstone Common Knabbs Lane, Silkstone Common, South Yorkshire, S75 4RS 3.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Elite Taxis 01226 240797 8 Wellington Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1SS 0.12 Miles
Blue Line Taxis 01226 244444 40 Pitt Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1BB 0.28 Miles
Silver Line Private Hire 01226 241166 42 Sackville Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2DB 0.29 Miles
Cars 2 01226 242455 Pontefract Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1EZ 0.52 Miles
John's Travel 01226 239578 2 California Gdns, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1YW 0.55 Miles
Honeywell Private Hire 01226 219319 5 Wentworth Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1JW 0.63 Miles
A1 Ace Taxis 01226 299999 Unit 20, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BL 0.65 Miles
Air Taxis 01226 295804 22 Maple Estate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BL 0.65 Miles
Bobs Taxis 01226 243243 Unit 23/Maple Ind Est/Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BL 0.65 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01226 244500 Unit 2/Oakwell Business Centre/Oakwell View, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1HX 0.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Lhs Barnsley Interchange Kendray St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rhs Barnsley Interchange Kendray St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wm Morrisons No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Technical College No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princess Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summer Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Honeywell Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Agnes Road Post Office Box Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Union Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burleigh Medical Centre 01226 704343	Burleigh Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1XY
Huddersfield Road Surgery 01226 203420	6 Huddersfield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2LT
The Grove Medical Practice 01226 288651	124-126 Park Grove Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1QE
Victoria Medical Centre Pms Practice 01226 282758	Victoria Medical Centre 7 Victoria Crescent West Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2AE
Gold Street Surgery	1A Gold Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1TT

Local Stores

Kingstone
Keresforth Hill RoadÂ
Kingstone
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 6LN
Store Website
0.77 miles

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SPAR Upper Sheffield Road
Upper Sheffield Road
Barnsley
S70 4PJ
01226 733968
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Churchfield Veterinary Centre
29 Sackville Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2DB 01226 733333 reception@churchfieldvets.co.uk Website 0.28 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Group
89 Dodworth Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6ED 01226 242 217 tony.duffy@abbeyvetsgroup.co.uk Website 0.40 miles
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Petrepair Vets
94 Park Grove Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 1QE 01226 664826 info@petrepairvets.com Website 0.44 miles
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Animal Trust Vets Cic Barnsley
Beever Court Pontefract Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1HG Barnsley@animaltrust.org.uk Website 0.65 miles

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The Pet Vet
Wakefield Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1NN 01226 297125 barnsley@thepetvet.co.uk Website 1.15 miles
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Barnsley Vets4pets Ltd
161 Wilthorpe Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 1JQ 01226 289000 barnsley@vets4pets.com Website 1.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 2.00 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 3.91 miles

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Newmillerdam
Newmillerdam Is A Dam Surrounded By Woods. It’S A Get Walk To Let Your Four Legged Friend Run Free After Squirrels Off Their Lead. It Does Have Parking But There Is A Cost, However It Is Not Expensive. The Dam Itself It Surrounded By A Flat Gravel Path And There’S Plenty Of Shallow Parts To The Water Where Your Dog Can Go Swimming Or Get A Drink. The Dam Is Surrounded By A Wood Where You’Ll Find Loads Of Sticks To Throw. There Are Plenty Of Different Routes To Take, You Can Do A Short Walk Just Around The Dam Or A 2 Hour Long Walk Through The Woods. Fox &Amp; Hounds 672 Barnsley Rd Newmillerdam Wakefield WF2 6QQ 5.79 miles

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Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 6.39 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 6.64 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Stoneycliffe Wood And Coxley Woods
Nature Reserve With Stream For Dogs To Play In And Other Routes Through Fields And Woods Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve Upper Lane 7.16 miles Netherton

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