Attractions in Barnsley

'Barnsley attractions' appears at first sight to be a bit of an oxymoron. But if you delve a little deeper there are a few treasures to be found. Here's my top few 1. Worsbrough Mill and Country Park This is a beautifully restored 17th Century water-powered corn mill producing organic flour and semolina. It has 200 acres of Country Park, a tranquil reservoir and is a nature reserve with fishing, cycling and walking routes around it. It has a small gift shop, limited toilets, educational facilities that I have often used and is a wonderful place for historians and artists alike. The best bit is it's free with a donation box in ...  Read the complete review

Barnsley attractions are very few and of poor quality,with the exception of a garden centre and a few acres of countryside to visit. If visiting Barnsley for whatever strange reasons , i hope you take my guide into consideration before even deciding to step outside: NO 1=THE ODEON=if your expecting comfortable seats and reasonable prices then you will be greatly dissapointed.This cinema which hasnt chaned except for the price increases ,since i was very small is equipped with hard backed seats and tiny arm rests,that is unless you decide to pay extra for the luxury seats.Standard adult prices however lie at £3.50.The prices of food and drink are hysterrically ...  Read the complete review