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Things to Do in Gilroyd

21 attractions and days out

Wentworth Castle Gardens ⭐ 4.6 1 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Wentworth Castle Gardens

Explore magnificent historic gardens with stunning landscapes perfect for family picnics, featuring onsite dining, convenient facilities and parking, though note the terrain isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Locke Park ⭐ 4.6 1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Locke Park

A welcoming green space on Park Road perfect for family picnics, featuring convenient parking, toilets, and an onsite restaurant where you can grab refreshments while the children explore and play.

Wigfield Farm ⭐ 4.6 1.5 mi away

Farm Parks

Wigfield Farm

Get up close to farmyard favourites at this authentic working farm in Barnsley, where little ones can meet friendly animals and enjoy hands-on feeding experiences in a welcoming countryside setting.

Leapfrogs Play Gym ⭐ 4.7 1.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Leapfrogs Play Gym

This indoor activity centre at Skelmanthorpe Business Park offers energetic fun for youngsters, with an onsite restaurant serving snacks and meals for hungry families after playtime.

Experience Barnsley ⭐ 4.6 1.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Experience Barnsley

Discover Barnsley's heritage at this welcoming Town Hall museum offering family-friendly exhibits, accessible facilities, onsite dining, and convenient parking in the heart of Church Street.

Cooper Gallery ⭐ 4.6 1.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cooper Gallery

This Church Street art gallery offers families an accessible visit with baby changing facilities and nearby parking, though wheelchair users should note limited access throughout the venue.

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park ⭐ 4.6 1.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park

Step back in time at this historic working mill set within scenic countryside, featuring milling demonstrations and nature trails. An onsite restaurant provides refreshments during your visit.

Chocolate Experiences with JJA Snack ⭐ 5.0 2 mi away

Food & Drink Experiences

Chocolate Experiences with JJA Snack

Discover the art of chocolate-making at this hands-on workshop where families can craft their own sweet treats and learn confectionery skills in a fun, interactive setting.

Wacky Warehouse - Chestnut Tree ⭐ 4.8 2.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Wacky Warehouse - Chestnut Tree

Let the kids burn off energy at this indoor play centre while you relax with refreshments from the onsite restaurant, complete with parking and family-friendly facilities including baby changing.

Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex ⭐ 4.3 2.1 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Barnsley Metrodome Leisure Complex

This lively Barnsley venue combines an exciting Calypso Cove waterpark with ten-pin bowling and additional activities, offering wheelchair access and baby-changing facilities for families.

Calypso Cove Waterpark ⭐ 4.3 2.1 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Calypso Cove Waterpark

Splash into family fun at this exciting indoor waterpark featuring Britain's speediest flume ride, lazy rivers, interactive wave pools and a dedicated shallow zone for little ones to paddle safely.

Playzone Barnsley ⭐ 4.7 2.1 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playzone Barnsley

Young visitors can burn energy at this Meadow Street soft play venue featuring an onsite restaurant, though families should note limited facilities including no baby changing or wheelchair access.

Soar Trampoline Park ⭐ 4.2 2.2 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Soar Trampoline Park

Bounce into action at this exciting trampoline venue where families can flip, leap and play together across dedicated zones. Facilities include wheelchair access, parking, dining options and baby changing areas.

Barnsley Bowl ⭐ 4.5 3.3 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Barnsley Bowl

Strike up family fun at this welcoming bowling venue on Carlton Road, featuring lanes for all ages plus an onsite restaurant, picnic-friendly spaces, and full accessibility including baby changing facilities.

Les Cadeaux ⭐ 4.9 3.5 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Les Cadeaux

Paint your own pottery masterpiece at this creative ceramic café on Church Street, featuring an onsite restaurant and baby changing facilities for family-friendly crafting sessions.

Cannon Hall Museum, Park And Gardens ⭐ 4.8 3.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cannon Hall Museum, Park And Gardens

This historic country estate in Cawthorne combines museum exhibits with beautiful landscaped grounds, offering families a day out with onsite dining and facilities including baby changing areas.

Cannon Hall Farm ⭐ 4.7 4 mi away

Farm Parks

Cannon Hall Farm

Meet adorable sheep, piglets and other farmyard friends at this Barnsley attraction, complete with exciting outdoor play zones and full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout.

Jungle Monkeys ⭐ 4.8 4.6 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Jungle Monkeys

Adventure-packed soft play centre with onsite restaurant and parking, featuring baby changing facilities and toilets—perfect for energetic youngsters to climb, slide and explore safely indoors.

Penistone Paramount ⭐ 4.8 4.8 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Penistone Paramount

This wheelchair-accessible cinema and theatre venue on Shrewsbury Road offers entertainment for families, though visitors should note the lack of toilet facilities and restrictions on outside food.

Playmania ⭐ 4.5 4.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Playmania

A vibrant Barnsley soft play centre where little ones can bounce and explore, featuring pushchair-friendly zones, baby changing rooms and accessible facilities for wheelchair users.

Elsecar Heritage Centre ⭐ 4.5 4.9 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Step back in time at this fascinating heritage site where families can explore craft workshops, browse exhibitions and enjoy scenic train rides, all set within Barnsley's historic industrial landscape.

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