Things to Do in Stainborough
23 attractions and days out
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⭐ 4.6
0.1 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.
⭐ 4.7
1 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.
⭐ 4.6
1.6 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.
⭐ 4.6
1.8 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.
⭐ 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.
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.
⭐ 4.6
2.6 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.
⭐ 5.0
2.9 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.
⭐ 4.3
2.9 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.
⭐ 4.3
2.9 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.
⭐ 4.8
2.9 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.
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.
⭐ 4.2
3 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.
⭐ 4.8
3.7 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.
⭐ 4.8
4.2 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.
⭐ 4.5
4.2 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.
Live Events & Concerts
Woodstocksbridge
This Oxley Park events venue welcomes families with excellent accessibility including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and pushchair-friendly spaces throughout, plus onsite dining options for all ages.
⭐ 4.9
4.3 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.
⭐ 4.7
4.4 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.
⭐ 4.8
4.5 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.
⭐ 4.5
4.6 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.
⭐ 4.5
4.6 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.
⭐ 4.6
4.9 mi away
Ice & Roller Skating
Penistone Leisure Centre
This Thurlstone Road leisure hub offers skating sessions, complimentary bicycle loans and fitness facilities, plus holiday programmes to keep families active throughout the year in fully accessible surroundings.
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