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Something to do in Barnsley

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Looking for Something to Do or Somewhere to Go?

If you’re looking for ideas for days out, fun activities, places to explore or things to do in Barnsley then take a look at these websites:

Find Something to do Using Social Media

If you want to find out what events and activitiesare happening in your community, follow these Facebook pages:

  • Barnsley Family Hubs 
  • Central Area Council (Town, Dodworth, Kingstone, Stairfoot and Worsbrough)
  • Dearne Area Council (Dearne North and Dearne South) 
  • North Area Council (Darton East/West, Old Town and St Helen's) 
  • North East Area Council (Cudworth, Monk Bretton, North East and Royston) 
  • Penistone Area Council (East/West) 
  • South Area Council (Darfield, Wombwell, Hoyland Milton and Rockingham)

Do you run a group or club in Barnsley

 We want to share all the amazing groups and clubs happening in Barnsley.

You can add your group or club to our searches, just complete the online form

Tell us about your Barnsley group or club

It's free to add your group or club (note Barnsley council has a statutory duty to provide information to families about whats happening in their communities which is why its free to add your details to our searches.)

For more information email: infofis@barnsley.gov.uk


Family Hub Room Bookings

Click here to book a room within a Family Hub. 

Please read our terms and conditions here

Leaving Care Local Offer for Care Leavers

Thinking about becoming a Foster Carer?

Click here to find out more.

Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore what’s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley. 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambition 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Children’s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Children’s University.

Click here to find out more 

Register a birth

You need to register your baby to get a birth certificate.


Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

Working with small children is a big deal.

It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

Find a job in childcare

Help us improve the Virtual Family Hub

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Neighbouring Family Hubs

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.