Barnsley, Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England
The metropolitan borough of Barnsley spans across both urban areas and green spaces, with 68 percent designated as green belt land east of M1 motorway.
The administrative district emerged in 1974 through the Local Government Act, combining twelve former districts into a consolidated metropolitan authority in South Yorkshire.
The borough maintains numerous educational facilities, including 14 secondary schools, 80 primary schools, and multiple venues for sports and community gatherings.
Barnsley connects to major cities through rail and road networks, with direct transportation links to Sheffield, Leeds, and other regional centers.
The territory includes Cannon Hall Farm, Monk Bretton Priory, and Elsecar Heritage Centre, representing agricultural, religious, and industrial elements of Yorkshire.
Location: South Yorkshire
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Barnsley
Website: https://barnsley.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.55000,-1.46667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48
Wentworth Woodhouse
9.4 km
Emley Moor transmitting station
14.8 km
Wentworth Castle
4.5 km
Grimethorpe Hall
6.6 km
Bretton Hall College
9.7 km
Bretton Hall
9.7 km
Cannon Hall
8.5 km
Wortley Hall
7.8 km
Cannon Hall Farm
8.6 km
Hoober Stand
9.2 km
Langsett Reservoir
15.7 km
Keppel's Column
11.8 km
Elsecar Heritage Railway
7 km
Whitley Hall
11.2 km
Elsecar Heritage Centre
6.9 km
Needle's Eye
8.4 km
Barnsley Town Hall
1.2 km
Rockingham Kiln
11.3 km
Monk Bretton Priory
1.9 km
Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland
19.4 km
Penistone Paramount Cinema
11 km
Locke Park
1.6 km
Ecclesfield Priory
11.8 km
Church of St. Mary, Ecclesfield
11.8 km
Hodroyd Hall
7.6 km
The Rockingham Mausoleum
10.8 km
Saint John the Baptist Church, Penistone
11.1 km
Houndhill
2.6 kmReviews
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