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Some of the exciting and fabulous events include:
Barnsley's Monk Bretton Priory hosts 2009's only outdoor English Mystery Plays in the United Kingdom...
- Featuring Star Trek's Patrick Stewart and a celebrity cast
- Being performed in the atmospheric setting of Monk Bretton Priory
- Presented by Barnsley's Secret Theatre Company
Architects of Air
11 July to 12 July 2009, Locke Park
A luminarium is a truly unique offering that gives the visitor a wonderful, sometimes awe-inspiring arts experience. It is an inflatable environment, a participative sculpture made of translucent vinyl. On arrival visitors receive a map and remove their shoes before passing through the airlock. Once inside they are encouraged to sit down in the pods or lay back to enjoy the ambience of the structure.
Through labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes, visitors move in a medium of saturated and subtle hues. Vivid reflections of liquid colour spill across the curved walls creating a world apart from the normal and everyday.
Saturday opening times 12 noon to 9.00 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 7.00 pm
Prices : £2.00 per person, £7.50 family of 5 and under 3's Free.
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Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield
Tel: 0845 600800
Why not make the most of your visit with a trip to one of the country's top shopping centres with over 270 stores
Website: www.meadowhall.co.uk
The Mall Barnsley
Welcome to The Mall Barnsley - the local Barnsley shopping centre. Situated in the heart of the town it is your first port of call for your shopping needs. From independent retailers such as Mojo to the larger stores, Next and Primark, we strive to make your shopping experience as convenient, easy and enjoyable as possible.
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Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
Tel: 01709 720002
Magna is the UK's first Science Adventure Centre, an exciting exploration of earth, air, fire and water. A chance for visitors to create their own adventure through hands-on interactive challenges. Also outdoor Adventure Water Playground.
Website: www.visitmagna.co.uk
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Barnsley Civic
Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ
Tel 01226 327000 Box Office 0845 180 0363
A Creative and Cultural Hub right in the heart of Barnsley Town Centre. Providing a contemporary, creative and cultural environment, offering a fantastic opportunity to access a broad and diverse selection of arts events and activities.
The entertainment programme provides events to suit the tastes of the most discerning patron, so whether visiting the Gallery@ to view the exhibitions, the Assembly Room to experience contemporary drama, dance, comedy or the brightly coloured extravaganzas of music, puppetry and special effects the family performances offer, The Civic provides a chance to immerse yourself in the Arts.
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Wentworth Castle & Gardens, Stainborough, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 776040
Wentworth Castle Gardens provides a wonderful day out for all the family. A secret Yorkshire treasure awaits you, hidden away in green rolling hills near Barnsley and only 2 minutes from Brooklands. The estate was home to the former Earls of Stafford, and captured the imagination of the nation on the BBC TV series 'Restoration' in 2003.
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Penistone and District, the Pennine Heart of Yorkshire South.
The highest market town in the county and one of the best-kept secrets in Yorkshire South and the Pennines, Penistone deserves close investigation to reveal its hidden treasures. There is something there for everybody and ideal for day trips to attractions such as the Trans Pennine Trail or the annual Penistone Show, so come & share all of this with us, experiencing a rural way of life within reach of the big city attractions.
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens, Cawthorne, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 790427
Cannon Hall is a country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland. For over two hundred years it was home to the Spencer (later Spencer-Stanhope) family, who made their fortune in the local iron industry. In 1957 the Hall opened as a museum, and is home to a collection of art including ceramics, glass, furniture and Old Master paintings, displayed in the Hall's Georgian and Victorian rooms. Highlights include Mrs Tuder by John Constable, Wheelback Chairs by George Hepplewhite and stunning ceramics by William de Morgan and Moorcroft. Covering over 70 acres of parkland and gardens, landscaped in the 1760s by Richard Woods of Chertsey, Cannon Hall is an ideal place for a relaxing walk, family outing or picnic. The historic walled garden adjacent to the Main Hall dates from the 1760s and can be enjoyed by visitors all year round.
Cannon Hall Farm and Farmshop
Tel: 01226 790427
Something for everyone, on the Cannon Hall estate behind the Museum & Park. Farm, adventure playground, and award winning Farm Shop. There are plenty of baby animals on show whatever time of the year you choose to visit this award winning venue. There's always something new to see on each trip and the playful piglets are popular all year round. Spring lambing is a favourite time for many and lambs are born from Christmas right through to Easter when pygmy goat kids arrive. These little fellows will be particularly keen to meet you if you pick up a bag of animal food at the farm entrance. Blossom the huge shire horse is often hungry too and, like the donkeys, hates to be left out when there is food around. Alongside those animals you might expect to find on a farm you'll also find unusual creatures like Llamas and Wallabies and, if you're really lucky you might see a baby Joey peeping out of it's mothers pouch.
Pot House Hamlet, Silkstone
Pot House Hamlet – a great day out for all the family, located only 2 miles from the M1 in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
Walk down the ancient wagon way alongside Silkstone Beck and feed the ducks. Bring a picnic to have on the table under the oak trees. Have coffee, a snack, a meal, or even a champagne tea for two at the Potting Shed Café. Alternatively, treat yourself from the ice cream parlour. See where the old water wheel used to be. Wander around the extensive plant nursery, the stylish womenswear shop or peruse the fine furnishings in the converted mill. There is so much to do you might not be able to fit it all into one visit!
Pot House Hamlet is fully accessible for people with disabilities, it has disabled toilet and baby changing facilities and adequate free car parking, Opening hours are slightly different for each business but essentially 10am – 5pm, 7 days a week.
Metrodome, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 730060
The Metrodome Leisure Complex
Queens Ground
Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 1AN
South Yorkshire
Silkstone Golf Club, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 790328
Brooklands has concessionary rates at Silkstone Golf Club for residents staying at the hotel. Call reception for more information on prices and terms.
Wortley Golf Club
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Tel: 01226 740203
Offering various exhibitions, special events and family days out. Hands-on Sciences centre, Steam Railway, Multi-media interactive exhibition.
Barnsley Football Club
Tel: 01226 211211
Oakwell Stadium, Barnsley, S71 1ET
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
Tel: 01302 304200
Doncaster is undoubtebly one of the finest racecourses in Europe, with facilities to match. Due for re-opening after an extensive refurbishment in 2007.
ENTERTAINMENT
Parkway Cinema, 62-68 Eldon Street, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 248218
UGC Cinemas, The Valley Centertainment, Sheffield
Tel: 0870 9020420
One of the largest cinema complexes in the UK with 21 screens, surrounded by a wide choice of restaurants and bars, you'll never be short of things to do!
Barnsley Bowl, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 732932
The Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
Tel: 01226 200075
Barnsley Civic - see more details above
Tel: 01226 327000
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Tel: 01226 249 6000
Sheffield Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield
Tel: 0114 256 5656
From Tina Turner to Oasis, Disney on Ice to Les Miserables, the award winning Hallam FM Sheffield Arena has established an excellent reputation for hosting world class events.
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