Barnsley ( ) is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It is the main settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and the fourth largest settlement in South Yorkshire. The town's population was recorded as 71,599 at the 2021 census, while the wider borough (as of 2025) has a population of 251,770. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, Barnsley is located on the M1 corridor between the cities of Leeds and Wakefield to the north and Sheffield to the south.
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Best time to visit: May, Jul–Sep
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Barnsley; times are rough estimates by road.
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15 km≈ 15 min
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16 km≈ 20 min
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19 km≈ 20 min
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22 km≈ 25 min
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27 km≈ 30 min
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32 km≈ 35 min
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36 km≈ 40 min
From Barnsley you can reach Wakefield (15 km), Rotherham (16 km), Sheffield (19 km), Huddersfield (22 km) and Doncaster (23 km) in about 15 min to 25 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May, Jul to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 6°C in November.
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You can fly into Humberside Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, Manchester Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.