New homes in
Barnsley

Situated between Sheffield and Leeds, Barnsley is a former industrial town in South Yorkshire that has developed into a lively and cultural destination with plenty to offer.

With a lot of greenery breaking up the urban areas, as well as many places to visit and shop, you’ll never be short of things to do.

It’s also an ideal town to settle down in with a family, with schools and facilities for the likes of cricket, football and golf never too far away, as well as plenty of places with activities to keep the little ones entertained!

If this sounds like the type of place you want to move to, why not have a look at our new homes for sale in Barnsley by exploring the developments below?

Living in Barnsley

All of this, right on your doorstep

If you’re looking for things to do near our new builds in Barnsley, a visit to the 18th Century Wentworth Castle and its gardens is a must. Enjoy museums? Be sure to head to the Barnsley Town Hall, home to the Experience Barnsley Museum, where you can discover all about the history of this town through real-life stories.

Two other great places to visit in and around Barnsley include Wigfield Farm and the award-winning Cannon Hall Farm, both home to a range of animals to pet and activities for the kids. Cannon Hall Farm also offers an adventure playground and the largest tube maze in Europe.

For the perfect family day out, visit The Barnsley Metrodome, home to the Calypso Cove Waterpark, where you can find the UK’s fastest indoor flume, and a state of the art eight-lane bowling alley!

And if it’s greenery you’re after, explore all 47 acres at Locke Park, found just 1 mile from the city centre, which also has a designated play area for children.

Transport in Barnsley

No matter if you’re visiting friends or family across the country, commuting, or taking a trip abroad, you’ll never be short of transport options when living in one of our new build homes in Barnsley.

With easy access to the M1 and major A roads, travelling by car to Lancashire, West Midlands as well as the North and South of England and Scotland is very straightforward. For example, both Leeds and Sheffield are just over 30 minutes away!

The town’s main railway hub is Barnsley Train Station, where you can hop onto daily services to the likes of Leeds, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Wakefield, allowing you to change for more direct links to London and the south.

For those wanting to travel further afield, the closest airport to Barnsley is Leeds Bradford Airport around 1 hour away, offering direct and connecting flights to sunny destinations like Greece, Morocco, and Dubai.

Shopping in Barnsley

It’s fair to say that Barnsley is becoming a retail hotspot in South Yorkshire. Shop, eat, and play at The Glass Works, which has plenty of shops, a Cineworld, a family entertainment centre with an arcade and a bowling alley, as well as a range of family-friendly restaurants.

The Glass Works is also home to one of the biggest and oldest indoor and outdoor markets in the North of England, with hundreds of stalls to browse. There is also Market Kitchen, which has plenty of food offerings, as well as the Library @ the Lightbox, with its dedicated section for children.

If that isn’t enough, you can continue your shopping at Alhambra Shopping Centre, with more than 30 shops and restaurants to choose from.

And for something different, a trip back in time down the cobbled pathways of The Victorian Arcade is an experience in itself, where you’ll also find a range of coffee shops, boutiques, and tea rooms to relax in.

Restaurants in Barnsley

With plenty of dining options available, a great restaurant is never too far away from one of our new homes in Barnsley.

With the town renowned for the Barnsley Chop, we recommend travelling a little bit (just 4 miles) to find Beatson House, which serves the authentic chop – but if you want to try it, be sure to order it a few days in advance!

However, in the centre, if you find yourself craving grill cuisine, book a table at Favela Grill or Estabulo Rodizio, while Falco Lounge and Lemon Tree are great options for vegetarians.

For more Mediterranean flavours, The Secret Italian, which offers authentic Italian dishes, and Casa Vigo, perfect for anyone wanting to try Spanish food, should be your go-to destinations.

Finally, if you want to try some proper Yorkshire afternoon tea, be sure to visit Twisted Teapot in central Barnsley and The Curly Swirly Tearooms on the outskirts of town.