There’s a lot on this Coronation weekend and we are unable to open the Tower in Locke Park. Most of our volunteers are either away or busy elsewhere. Hopefully we will open the tower on the first Sunday of June.
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Events in Locke Park 2023
Brass band concerts in Locke Park are starting again in June, one or two a month to September, sponsored by Kingstone Ward Alliance. Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club has its Classic Car event in June and its Gala in August.
And more later in the year …
Friends of Locke Park open Locke Park Tower on the first Sunday of each month from 2pm until 4pm, weather conditions permitting. We also need to have enough volunteers each time.
Film-inspired wall paintings
A recently completed, very popular, addition to Locke Park. Images of Narnia and The NeverEnding Story join those based on the films Labyrinth and Dark Crystal. Great work undertaken by the gifted artist Andy B. Lots to enjoy …
Sarah Dewey visited and produced this collage of characters in the paintings. Much appreciated! Every visit you see something different!!
And then there’s the fairy garden too!
Visit Locke Park Tower!
Friends of Locke Park open Locke Park Tower to go up each month on the first Sunday from 2pm until 4pm.
It’s open, weather permitting and if we have enough volunteers.
Donations for improving Locke Park appreciated.
Locke Park Bonfire & Fireworks 2022
Barnsley Round Table have their bonfire and fireworks in Locke Park on 5th November this year with Roger Tuby’s funfair.
It’s tickets in advance this time. See their facebook pages for updates.
Facebook | Locke Park Bonfire
Locke Park open for all to enjoy …
Locke Park events in 2022
Locke Park has remained open throughout the different lockdowns and restrictions for everyone to enjoy. This is what’s happening in 2022 …
Locke Park café is open and the play equipment areas are in use. Bowling is taking place on the greens and you can join the parkrun and junior parkrun at 9am on each Saturday and Sunday.
Friends of Locke Park are opening Locke Park Tower for visits from 2pm until 4pm on the first Sunday of each month.
Band concerts are taking place, funded by Kingstone Ward Alliance: Sundays between 2pm and 4pm on 12 June, 3 July, 17 July, 14 August and 11 September in 2022.
Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club is running Classic Car events on Sunday 12 June and Sunday 14 August 2022
Race for Life has its Barnsley event in Locke Park on Sunday 3 July in support of Cancer Research 2022
BIADS are running a charity event in Locke Park with stalls on Sunday 17 July 2022.
Barnsley Round Table are organising their bonfire and fireworks in Locke Park on 5th November 2022
Watch out for things happening in Locke Park. There’s often news on social media with events posted on facebook when information is available.
Please remember it’s important for us all to keep social distance and follow other guidance to keep everyone safe.
Fairy Garden and Wall Paintings
A new, very popular, and still changing, addition to Locke Park. A little more to do once the weather is a bit warmer. The images are based on the films Labyrinth and Dark Crystal and then there’s a fairy garden too! Lots to spot!
Virus restrictions
Cancellation of events. As a result of Covid-19 virus regulations, we have cancelled the events that Friends of Locke Park usually runs and we are not opening Locke Park Tower until further notice. We are very sorry about this but everyone’s health and wellbeing has to be our priority. Watch out for events returning -once it’s safe to do so.
Locke Park has remained open throughout for everyone to enjoy. Locke Park café is open with tables outside and the play equipment areas are in use again. However it’s important for us all to keep social distance and follow other guidance to keep everyone safe.
Your views …
Your views. Friends of Locke Park are working with Barnsley Council Parks Team on a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for improvements to Locke Park.
This will be the first part of a longer term plan to preserve Locke Park’s heritage, improve its environment and facilities, and make it an even better place to visit.
We need your help: we want to know what you think about Locke Park whether you are a regular visitor or have never been there before – please take a few moments to complete our survey. We are really keen to hear your suggestions and ideas for practical improvements.
https://surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9XLNVFQ
You can also email us with your views and suggestions: info@friendsoflockepark.org.uk
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Friends of Locke Park.
