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Barnsley Remembrance Events November 2026 — Dates and Details
Barnsley holds Remembrance Sunday on 8 November at Town Hall and Armistice Day on 11 November, plus events across villages. Full schedule and…
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What's On in Barnsley — Events, Festivals & Culture
What's on in Barnsley: local festivals, exhibitions, markets, concerts and community events reported by Barnsley Gazette.
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New gallery space opens at DMC with first exhibition showcasing Barnsley artists
Barnsley Digital Media Centre opens a new gallery space featuring work by four local artists. The meanwhile… exhibition runs until 2 November and entry…
Reloved Boutique expands into community with stall in Barnsley Market
Reloved Boutique, run by Barnsley College students, opens a new stall in Barnsley Market selling preloved clothing. All 2026 proceeds go to local…
New exhibition invites visitors to see Cannon Hall through the eyes of artists
Leeds Fine Artists exhibit original work at Cannon Hall from 26 September to 14 November, exploring the hall's gardens, collections and history. Free…
Market stall celebrates 60 years of trading on Barnsley Market
Amy's Cards, a family-run greeting card stall in Barnsley Indoor Market, is marking six decades of trading since 1966 with a celebration event.
Barnsley Summer Events August: Family Activities & Markets
Barnsley town centre hosts free family activities at The Alhambra, Summer on the Square attractions, markets and a Great Family Festival throughout August.
Young Traders Market Final Comes to Barnsley 1 August
Barnsley hosts the NMTF Yorkshire and Humber Young Trader Market Regional Final on 1 August 2026 at The Glass Works Square, coinciding with Yorkshire Day.
Barnsley Great Family Festival — Free Activities 22 August
Barnsley's Great Family Festival returns to the town centre on 22 August with free rides, entertainment, and activities for children across multiple…
Barnsley Big Summer Markets July–August 2024
Barnsley Council is hosting free Big Summer Markets across four venues from July to August, featuring live music, family activities, traders and…
South Yorkshire Markets Partnership Launched
Barnsley Council has led the launch of the South Yorkshire Markets Partnership to support markets across the region and strengthen town centres.
Leeds museum opens exhibition marking 400 years as city
A West Yorkshire museum will open an exhibition in September celebrating 400 years since Leeds gained city status, marking a significant milestone in the…