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Barnsley Library Events

Taking place all week across Barnsley Libraries,

From creepy crafts to spooky stories, FREE family fun for all ages, some activities are drop in - some you will need to book click the link below for the full list.


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Cannon Hall Museum Forbidden Forest

Are you brave enough to step into the Forbidden Forest? Plus, visit the museum for the haunted hall trail. Can you find all the spooky potion ingredients and collect your spooktactular sticker?


11am–4pm | Free, drop-in

Pumpkin Picking Cannon Hall Farm

Cannon Hall Farm’s incredible pumpkin patch is returning this October
  • Adults: £14.95
  • Children Two and Over £14.95 and includes free pumpkin
  • Under Twos: Free
Tickets include all day admission to the farm, outdoor adventure play and indoor soft play, sheep and ferret racing, animal talks and our reptile and mammal house.


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Cooper Gallery Ghoulish Gourds Trail

Can you find all the peculiar pumpkins hidden inside the Gallery and Experience Barnsley Museum? Find them all and collect a sticker!


10am–4pm | Free, drop-in

Barnsley Museum Chamber of (Spooky) Treasures Halloween Special

When the veil separating the spirit realm from our world is at its thinnest, dare to join the Strange Sisters and hear terrifying tales of Barnsley ghosts and take part in their curious object seances.

11am & 2pm seances | Free | 11am performance will be BSL interpreted and all welcome
Tickets bookable on Art Tickets. Halloween dress most welcome. Parental guidance recommended with younger children.

SpOOktober Holidays at Croft Farm

  • Spooky Alpaca walking trail
  • Pumpkin picking and carving
  • 12 - 3pm
  • £10 per child
  • Book here
  • Croft Farm, Willow Bank, S71 1PF

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