The Yorkshire Roses
The Yorkshire Roses
Make it bloom
The three Yorkshire Roses are incredible floral sculptures that light up, talk and play music. They are free to visit and can be found in Barnsley town centre. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but we’d recommend an evening visit to see them in their full glory. Just a few minutes’ walk from the Barnsley bus and train interchange, these fabulous artworks can be your first stop on your next visit to Barnsley.
The central sculpture, 15m tall, is named the 'Mater' (Mother) Rose, and the two 12m sculptures either side are named the 'Pruna' (Glowing Coal) Rose and 'Vitrum' (Glass) Rose, honouring Barnsley’s industrial heritage. The sculptures opened in March 2026.
Take in the amazing light show and sounds of the Yorkshire Roses, sat in the beautiful new urban park. With natural gardens, greenery, benches and well-lit pathways, it’s a calm environment to relax in.
The sculptures have daytime soundscapes and nighttime sound and light shows every day, showing off their intricate designs, colourful displays and impressive sound. At special points throughout the year, we’ll have themed events and shows. Keep scrolling to find out more.
The Yorkshire Roses sculptures are hard to miss! Standing proudly on the Barnsley skyline, you can find them at:
The Seam Digital Campus, DMC01, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW
They are an eight-minute drive from the nearest M1 junction. Parking is available at The Seam Upper and Lower car parks, The Glass Works car park, and elsewhere in the town centre. The Yorkshire Roses are a two-minute walk from the Barnsley Interchange, which offers lots of bus and train connections to major towns and cities.
Day and evening programme
Mondays to Thursdays - 8am-10am and 4pm-6pm
Sounds of Nature
Listen to the sounds of nature and take a moment to relax. Hear birds singing, water flowing and other gentle sounds inspired by Barnsley’s natural surroundings. Inspired by the hidden Sow Dyke River beneath the town centre, this experience celebrates Barnsley’s green spaces, rivers and wildlife, helping you feel calm and connected to nature in the heart of town.
Fridays - 2pm, 4pm, 6pm (18 mins)
Folk on Friday
End the week with music and stories inspired by Yorkshire and beyond. Enjoy simple folk songs, gentle tunes and acoustic sounds. It's a relaxing way to start the weekend and enjoy music that has been shared for generations.
Saturdays - 10am,12pm, 2pm (10 mins)
The Roses Little Listeners Club – The Story Shell
The Voyage of the Story Shell tells the story of how the Story Shell came to Barnsley. The animation was first shown during Bright Nights 2025. It was made by Year 3 pupils from St Mary's C of E Primary School, The Colour Foundry and Barnsley Libraries.
The Colour Foundry is a group of artists called Fabric Lenny, Urban Projections and Nicolas Lewis. Together, they create fun projects that encourage imagination, creativity and play.
Sundays - 2pm, 4pm, 6pm (38 mins)
Sunday Soundbath - Olim
Olim is named after a Latin word that means "once upon a time" or "one day". The sounds in this experience explore the past, present and future.
Take time to relax, listen and enjoy the moment. The soundscape is designed to help you feel calm and take a break from a busy day.
Andrew G Carr (Andy) is an award-winning musician from Scotland who now lives in Barnsley. He performs with the acoustic duo CINDER DOGS and the 70s tribute band The GLAM ‘n GLITZ BAND.
Every evening - 7pm - 11pm
Barnsley Youth Choir: World Champions in Light
Celebrate the success of Barnsley Youth Choir, an award-winning charity started in 2009 by Mat Wright MBE and Keith Norton. The choir gives young people across Barnsley the chance to learn, perform and grow through music. After winning a category and coming second in another at the World Choir Games in Riga, the choir was crowned World Champion. This special light show celebrates their amazing achievement.
The display will be set to music performed by Barnsley Youth Choir, including:
• O Nata Lux by Thomas Tallis
• Ave Maria Gratia Plena by Josu Elberdin
• Tshela Moya / Ke nna yo Morena by Michael Barrett, performed by Barnsley Youth Choir and Tuks Camerata
August special events
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September
Abandon Normal Devices (AND) Festival
AND Festival brings together digital art, immersive experiences, performances and creative technology in unexpected places across Barnsley. Explore thought-provoking installations, meet artists and discover new ways of seeing familiar spaces.
Use the Yorkshire Roses as your starting point for AND Festival. Listen to festival announcements and discover what's happening across the weekend.
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September
Abandon Normal Devices (AND) Festival
AND Festival brings together digital art, immersive experiences, performances and creative technology in unexpected places across Barnsley. Explore thought-provoking installations, meet artists and discover new ways of seeing familiar spaces.
Use the Yorkshire Roses as your starting point for AND Festival. Listen to festival announcements and discover what's happening across the weekend.
Facilities at the Yorkshire Roses
The Yorkshire Roses sculptures are set in an urban park, which has benches and disabled level access. The closest public toilets, with accessible and baby changing, are in Barnsley Interchange. Changing Places toilets can also be found in Barnsley town centre, at The Glass Works car park lobby and in Barnsley Town Hall.
The Seam lower car park has disabled parking spaces, electric car charging, regular car parking spaces, and upgraded CCTV.
Why not make a trip of it? There are fantastic places to stay in Barnsley, and loads of places to shop, eat, and be entertained to make it an incredible Yorkshire weekend destination.
The Seam Digital Campus
The Yorkshire Roses are part of Barnsley’s ambition to be the UK’s leading digital town and the status as the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town. The Seam is situated on the UK’s first Investment Zone and is a space that will bring the public and private sectors together to innovate, stimulating the growth of technology and digital businesses in Barnsley, positioning the town as a forward-thinking hub for creative innovation.
Phase one works on The Seam Digital Campus were delivered using a combination of Future High Streets Funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and council funding.
Phase two plans include the addition of a high-quality hotel, a third Digital Media Centre and a National Centre for Digital Technologies.
Thanks go to Tim Ward, who designed the sculptures, Willmott Dixon, Stage One, DZA and The Seam Project Board at the council for delivering the project.