Where is Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley?

Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71 1HH), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley?

The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71 1HH.

Is Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley a protected site?

Yes — Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley?

The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71 1HH.

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley

In or near Lundwood.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Come on you Tykes^ - geograph.org.uk - 545071 — Steve F — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Barnsley Interchange · 0.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is a local government district in South Yorkshire, England. It features various parks, green spaces, and community events that cater to families and visitors looking for leisure activities.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley is located in Yorkshire and houses various museums that reflect its industrial heritage and local culture. The borough's museums include the Barnsley Museum and the Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre, both of which showcase the region's history and community life.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The borough was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It covered the whole area of 12 former districts and parts of another two, which were all abolished at the same time: The county borough of Barnsley had been self-governing, whereas the other 13 districts were all lower-tier authorities where county-level services were provided by West Riding County Council. From its creation in 1974 until 1986, the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley was a district-level authority, with county-level services provided by South Yorkshire County Council. The county council was abolished in 1986, since when Barnsley has been responsible for all local government services. The borough…

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Coordinates: 53.5500, -1.4667
District: Barnsley
Parish: Barnsley, unparished area
Postcode: S71 1HH
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
Nearest railway station: Barnsley Interchange — 0.9 km
Official site: www.barnsley.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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