Tourism and events
Heart of the town
Barnsley town centre is packed with independent retailers and high street stores. It's also home to one of the best markets in South Yorkshire. Our retail and leisure development - The Glass Works - is full of shops, restaurants and cafes. It also boasts a 13-screen cinema and bowling alley.
With famous places of interest, hidden gems, theatres and museums, you won't be short of things to do in Barnsley town centre. Take a look at the Visit Barnsley website to find out more.
High street promotional events
Book space in the town centre for a product launch, food or drink promotion, fundraising, or other promotional event.
Leaflet and flyer distribution
Apply for a consent permit to distribute free printed material in the town centre and on high streets in the borough.
Buskers and street performers
Code of conduct for buskers and street performers and how to report a problem.
Safe and enjoyable nights out
With Purple Flag status, our town centre offers an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out.
Market Gate Bridge
Stunning town centre bridge linking The Glass Works Square with the transport interchange and Market Gate Car Park.
COVID memorial sculpture
The COVID memorial in The Glass Works Square honours those lost and pays tribute to our key workers, volunteers and communities.