Living In Barnsley
Located in the heart of South Yorkshire, Barnsley has something for everyone, making it a great place to live and work.
Located in the heart of South Yorkshire, Barnsley has something for everyone, making it a great place to live and work.
Bordering the Peak District National Park, Barnsley is perfect for outdoor activities with many opportunities to get out into nature. Surrounded by ancient villages and with historic parklands, ruins and stately homes, there’s always somewhere to go for some quiet relaxation or family fun.
Barnsley is one of England’s oldest market towns and is a great place to shop and visit. It’s famous for its markets, which you’ll find in the Glass Works leisure venue, alongside great places to eat and drink and an all-year-round schedule of special events, festivals, musicians and street theatre. There’s no shortage of cultural activities and entertainment, with theatres, museums, family-friendly libraries, galleries, bowling, cinema and more!
You’re guaranteed a friendly welcome across Barnsley, a place with its own distinctive culture.