Wilthorpe Park
📍 Huddersfield Rd, Barnsley S75 1DU, UK
About Wilthorpe Park
Wilthorpe Park is a cherished green space located in Barnsley, offering a peaceful retreat for visitors of all ages. This small, well-maintained park boasts a commendable Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from 96 reviews, reflecting its popularity among locals and visitors alike. Reviewers often highlight the park's tranquil atmosphere, lovely trees, and inviting paths, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll or a quiet moment on a bench. The community's dedication to keeping the park safe and clean is frequently praised.
Families with children will find Wilthorpe Park particularly appealing, thanks to its well-equipped play area. Younger guests can enjoy swings, a slide, a climbing frame, and even a charming area featuring a pretend road, post office, and train, providing plenty of entertainment. A unique highlight for many is the chance to watch trains pass by from the play area, adding an extra touch of excitement to a park visit. It’s an ideal spot for a short, refreshing walk or for simply enjoying the fresh air.
Visiting Information
Wilthorpe Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its facilities at their convenience. The park is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking and an entrance to ensure a welcoming experience for everyone.
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📍 Huddersfield Rd, Barnsley S75 1DU, UK
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Showing 5 of 96 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Lovely small, and well maintained park. Nice to have a short walk round and sit on a bench in the fresh air. There is a small play area for the children with swings and a few other play activities. On the few occasions I gave been the park has been quiet and peaceful.
Lovely park. The volunteers and people that use the park do a fantastic job of keeping the park safe and clean for us all to enjoy. There is something for everyone and the little ones can see the trains go past whilst sitting on the swings.
Lovely trees and park area with paths to walk. Nice play area with swings, slide, climbing frame and others plenty to keep the kids entertained. Our young grandchildren liked the area with the pretend road, post office and train most.
A lovely small park, with good facilities, which include a well tended garden area, a children's play area (fully fenced and gated), and a open field area (with some small goal posts). Several access points from the various areas. Close to the school, so dog walkers should chose their visit times accordingly and with plenty of 🐕💩 bins, shouldn't find it difficult to clear up after their dogs.
This is a beautifully maintained park. I am dog sitting at the moment and we are visiting daily. It's on quite a steep hill which has allowed the designers to separate the park into areas suited to different users. Very nice park to visit in the better weather.