Richard's Guidebook
Food scene
The Strafford Arms
10 Park Dr
Thaal Indian Restaurant
18 Doncaster RdSpencer Arms
21 Church St
Beatson House Restaurant
2 Darton RdGreat food in a great location
Leisure
Leisure centre with leisure pool, swimming pool, diving pool and wave machine. Ten Pin Bowling and restaurant on site.
Great for entertaining the children, if the weather is not so good
8 locals recommend
Metrodome Leisure Complex
Queens RoadGreat for entertaining the children, if the weather is not so good
Xscape Yorkshire
Colorado WaySOAR Trampoline Park Barnsley
Cannon WayNature and Parks
Great for walkers and bird watchers, brilliant kids playground, nice café.
7 locals recommend
RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Old Moor LaneGreat for walkers and bird watchers, brilliant kids playground, nice café.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst LaneCannon Hall Farm
Bark House LaneWigfield Farm
Haverlands LaneHistory Museums
Ride a Steam Train, lovely antique shops, tea rooms, kids play area and free parking
19 locals recommend
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Wath RoadRide a Steam Train, lovely antique shops, tea rooms, kids play area and free parking
Nature and wildlife
National trust place of visit. Beautiful Gardens, lovely walk to stainborough castle and the folly
20 locals recommend
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Park DriveNational trust place of visit. Beautiful Gardens, lovely walk to stainborough castle and the folly
Neighbourhoods
Beautiful village location with a church and a public house opposite. Beautiful walks with views towards the peak district.
Wortley
Beautiful village location with a church and a public house opposite. Beautiful walks with views towards the peak district.
Nice village location with a pub which serves good quality food. Lovely walks around the Yorkshire countryside.
6 locals recommend
Cawthorne
Nice village location with a pub which serves good quality food. Lovely walks around the Yorkshire countryside.
Town, famous for Michael Parkinson and Dickie Bird. The locals are very friendly and will make you laugh and that's just the accent, if you can understand them.
8 locals recommend
Barnsley
Town, famous for Michael Parkinson and Dickie Bird. The locals are very friendly and will make you laugh and that's just the accent, if you can understand them.
Steel City, vibrant, with lots of entertainment for families and groups of friends. Built on 7 hills, there are some lovely views across the city
73 locals recommend
Sheffield
Steel City, vibrant, with lots of entertainment for families and groups of friends. Built on 7 hills, there are some lovely views across the city