Disabled and Accessibility

Disabled and Accessibility

Barnsley is accommodating for disabled visitors and those with accessibility needs.

It's a place for every visitor.

Make it yours

Enjoy the best of Barnsley no matter your needs, with inclusive accessibility to venues and attractions across the borough.

You can also check whether a building, venue or route is accessible via AccessAble, which also shows you the facilities available on-site or en route.

ACCESSIBLE PLACES IN BARNSLEY

There are over 250 places in Barnsley with accessibility guides on the AccessAble website. Click here to search the AccessAble website for your requirements.

See the table below for a selection of the accessible venues across Barnsley.

AreaLocationHighlightsAccessAble Guide Link
Town CentreBarnsley F.C. Oakwell StadiumRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Audio Description
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Barnsley InterchangeRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Barnsley MarketsRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Click Here
Barnsley MetrodomeRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Click Here
Barnsley Town HallRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Changing Place
Sign Language
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Digital Media CentreLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Braille
Click Here
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery CentreRamp/Sloped Access
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Changing Place
Hoist
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Library @ The LightboxLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Dementia Friendly
Click Here
The Alhambra Shopping CentreLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
The CivicLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
The Cooper GalleryRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Ambulant Toilet
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
The Glass WorksLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Hoist
Click Here
Barnsley NorthBarnsley BowlRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Step-Free Standard Toilet
Sign Language
Click Here
Monk Bretton PrioryLevel Access and No Doors
On-Site Parking
Click Here
Royston Leisure CentreRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Hoist
Sign Language
Click Here
Barnsley EastDorothy Hyman Sports CentreRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Click Here
Hillies Golf CourseRamp/Sloped Access
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Click Here
RSPB Old MoorRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Ambulant Toilet
Click Here
Barnsley SouthElsecar Heritage CentreRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Ambulant Toilet
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Millers Tea RoomSteep Ramp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Click Here
Tankersley ManorRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Accessible Accommodation
Assistive Listening
Click Here
Barnsley WestCannon Hall Museum, Park and GardensRamp/Sloped Access
Blue Badge/Accessible Parking
Accessible and Ambulant Toilets
Assistive Listening
Safe/Quiet Space
Click Here
Penistone MarketLevel Access and Automatic Doors
Ambulant Toilet
Click Here
Penistone ParamountRamp/Sloped Access
Ambulant Toilet
Assistive Listening
Click Here

VISITING MUSEUMS

Barnsley Museums are always working to make their museums more inclusive and accessible so everyone can enjoy them. Their teams will always be on hand to answer any questions during your visit and welcome your feedback on how they can improve.

Access information can be found for the following venues:

 

BLUE BADGE HOLDERS

There are many Blue Badge parking spaces available across Barnsley. Click here to head to our Parking page for further information about the best places to park in each borough area.

Or, if you want to search for Blue Badge parking by postcode, click here to head to the Gov.UK website.

 

TRAVELLING AROUND

With a disabled person’s travel pass, you can travel for free within South Yorkshire on local bus services, trams and trains and Northern Rail services between South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

You can also use your pass to travel on buses throughout England at off-peak times.

Click here to check if you’re eligible for a disabled person’s travel pass.

Age UK Barnsley also offers the Access Barnsley service. This service provides visitors with the ability to hire scooters and wheelchairs from their Eldon Street branch. You can find them right next to the Interchange in the Town Centre.

Many taxis and private hire vehicles are wheelchair accessible to get you around Barnsley. Click here to find a full list of these.

 

DISABLED PUBLIC TOILETS

Need the loo while you’re out and about?

There are several public toilets available across Barnsley, some with baby-changing facilities. For those toilets for disabled people only, you’ll need a RADAR key.

You can find public toilets here:

  • The Glass Works, Barnsley Town Centre
  • Barnsley Markets, Barnsley Town Centre
  • Cannon Hall, Cawthorne
  • Elsecar Park
  • Locke Park, Kingston 
  • Penistone Town Centre

Always check the venue for opening hours and access before attending.

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