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.
Visit Locke Park Tower!
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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.
Introduction to Locke Park
Locke Park. There are 47 acres of Barnsley’s Locke Park, only a mile from Barnsley’s town centre, with gardens, trees and open grass, historic tower and bandstand, bowling greens, games and play areas, and a café.
Come to the park to have walks and have picnics, take your children to the play area, meet up with friends, visit the café, play games, get exercise, enjoy the views and heritage, and have a good time.
Get to Locke Park on foot from Park Road. 44 & 43 buses stop on Park Road near the entrances.
The Car Park is off Keresforth Hall Road, S70 6NF, – just follow the signs.
Volunteer with Friends of Locke Park
Volunteering. Friends of Locke Park welcomes volunteers to help with gardening and other activities. Please get in touch by talking to us in the park or email: info@friendsoflockepark.org.uk
Once it is possible, we intend having meetings again. They are usually on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm at Locke Park Cafe. We are always keen to hear your views.
Friends of Locke Park is a group of volunteers who are interested in preserving the heritage of Locke Park and in improving the Park and its facilities for everyone.