Tourism and events

Join us in remembering those who have fought for our country and attend our Remembrance events. Below you can find more information about the events and any road closures.

Events in town centre

Sunday 10 November 2024

This year's Remembrance Sunday service and parade will take place on Sunday 10 November 2024. It'll take place in front of the War Memorial at Barnsley Town Hall. People are advised to arrive from 10am onwards with the official proceedings set to begin at 11am.

Monday 11 November 2024

The Mayor of Barnsley will be observing a one-minute silence in front of the War Memorial at Barnsley Town Hall from 11am. This will be followed by a short service which will include students from local schools, college and nurseries reading poems, and laying wreaths and artwork.

Representative organisations

We’ve received a number of requests from representatives of our armed forces community to lay wreaths alongside the Mayor. The applications close on Wednesday 6 November 2024. If you haven’t requested it, you can still lay a wreath at the end of the service.

Road closures town centre

Sunday 10 November 2024

The list of roads to be closed between 7am and 1.30pm on Sunday 10 November 2024:

  • Church Street
  • St Mary’s Gate
  • Sadler Gate
  • Royal Street

The list of roads to be closed between 10.50am and 12pm on Sunday 10 November 2024:

  • Shambles Street
  • The Arcade
  • St Mary’s Place
  • Regent Street South
  • Eldon Street
  • Midland Street
  • Cheapside
  • Mayday Green
  • Queen Street
  • Peel Square
  • Market Hill
  • Market Street
  • New Street

The list of roads with suspended on-street parking from 8pm Saturday 9 November 2024:

  • Church Street
  • St Mary’s Gate
  • Sadler Gate
  • Royal Street
  • Regent Street South
  • Eldon Street
  • Midland Street
  • Market Hill

Monday 11 November 2024

The list of roads to be closed between 7am and 1.30pm on Monday 11 November 2024:

  • Church Street
  • St Mary’s Gate
  • Sadler Gate
  • Royal Street