Barnsley is a big place with plenty going on. If you’re a heritage fan then there’s a wealth of destinations for you; if you’re into contemporary culture then the art galleries, theatres and music venues will whet your appetite. Sports fans can enjoy the facilities across the borough or watch the mighty reds aka Barnsley FC in action at Oakwell. If you’re the outdoors type, the Trans Pennine Trail runs across Barnsley taking in a host of different places and terrain and is ideal for cyclists and walkers. Twitchers can find their natural habitat at the renowned Old Moor RSPB centre in the heart of the Dearne Valley. 

So how can you find out what’s going on and when?

• Try www.barnsleylive.co.uk for venues and events managed by Barnsley Council.
• There’s an events listing system at the Chronicle’s website.
• You can take a look at www.barnsley.towntalk.co.uk
• And follow hashtag #barnsleyisbrill on Twitter if that’s your thing!

If you like your news and information more analogue than digital, the Barnsley Chronicle is published weekly every Friday and contains news and information from across the borough. The Sheffield Star is a daily paper that includes news from across South Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Post is a daily regional paper with an events guide each Friday.

Local radio stations Dearne FM, Penistone FM and online stations We Are Barnsley and ?? also provide events listings and news from across the area. BBC Radio Sheffield covers all of South Yorkshire.