The Cooper Gallery

The Cooper Gallery

📍 33 Church St, Barnsley S70 2AH, UK

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About The Cooper Gallery

The Cooper Gallery is a charming art destination nestled in Barnsley, known for its engaging exhibitions and inviting atmosphere. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by visitors, it's celebrated for being a delightful and unpretentious space to explore art. The gallery is also praised for being free to visit, though donations are gratefully accepted to support its operations.

Beyond its stunning displays, which have included notable works like a Grimshaw, The Cooper Gallery offers more than just art. Visitors can enjoy a lovely café, browse a well-stocked shop, and relax in the attractive patio garden. Families will appreciate the comfortable kids' corner, making it a welcoming spot for all ages, as highlighted by numerous positive reviews. The friendly and helpful team consistently receives commendation for making every visit special.

Visiting Information

The Cooper Gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. The gallery is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.

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📍 33 Church St, Barnsley S70 2AH, UK

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from 363 reviews

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Showing 5 of 363 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

Delightful small and unpretentious gallery. Lovely staff. A real and stunning Grimshaw on display.

Anonymous
5/5
10 months ago

Free to visit but accepts donations. Lovely little gallery in Barnsley. Has shop, café, attractive patio garden and additional upstairs gallery. Friendly staff. When I visited they had an exhibition upstairs by blacksmith, Sam Sherborne, very skilled and humorous pieces. I can highly recommend the café, with its homemade creations, the cakes are totally delicious. There is a seated patio area with an extended garden with a few more exterior sculptures, bird feeding stations and a living wall of plants. Worth a visit.

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

Called in this morning not been in for a number of years. Free admission donations welcome. Really nice cafe. The building is easy to access very well set out. Very friendly staff, the art displays are stunning lots of information about the artwork and artist available. Well worth a visit.

Anonymous
3/5
3 months ago

Visited The Cooper Gallery and found the collection really interesting. The exhibitions were well presented and easy to explore at a relaxed pace. The space itself is bright and welcoming, making it a nice place to spend an hour or two appreciating local and contemporary art.

Anonymous
5/5
2 months ago

This beautiful gallery in the centre of Barnsley is fascinating and definitely worth a visit. Some displays being interactive, also local information and some lovely gifts to browse.