Barnsley Town Hall, Grade II listed town hall in Barnsley, United Kingdom.
Barnsley Town Hall is a Portland stone building with a prominent central tower rising about 44 meters high. Its main facade displays classical Corinthian columns and a public clock set within the tower that dominates the skyline of the town center.
This town hall was completed and opened in 1933, marking an important period in Barnsley's civic development. The building has served as the center of municipal administration and public life since its inauguration.
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre occupies part of the town hall, displaying artifacts including a 5,000-year-old axe head.
The building sits in the town center with parking options nearby for easy access. Visitors should know it hosts regular events and municipal services throughout the year.
The building illuminates in different colors during special occasions to mark national and local celebrations. Colors can be requested through an online application process.
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