Mapplewell

Nestled in the Barnsley district of South Yorkshire, Mapplewell is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a rich industrial past. Located near Barnsley town centre and the borders of West Yorkshire, Mapplewell combines the tranquillity of village life with easy access to urban amenities.

Today, Mapplewell is a friendly, close-knit community with essential local services, including schools, shops, and recreational facilities. Residents enjoy the village’s green spaces, quiet streets, and welcoming atmosphere. The nearby Monk Bretton Priory ruins and local parks provide historic and natural attractions for families and visitors alike.

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Upcoming Events in Mapplewell

Tuesday 10th March
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest Speaker: Clare Clifford, from Sunshine Digital Media Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee Chat on Tuesday 10th March, where our guest speak...

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Tuesday 17th March
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spend time working on your business, in a supportive and collaborative space. Sayers Solutions is opening its online doors fortnightly on a Tuesday...

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Friday 20th March
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Guest speaker: Zoë Mortimore, Advanced Face Yoga Teacher Join us for our Treehouse Tribe Coffee and Wellbeing on Friday 20 March, where our guest ...

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Latest Mapplewell News

2 March 2026

Across the UK, independent retailers are facing some of the toughest trading conditions in decades. Rising costs. Reduced footfall. Online competition. Shrinking margins. And perhaps most importantly — not enough ...

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13 February 2026

CirKits Ltd® founder and STEM ambassador Hannah Wright has been nominated for the SheCanCode “Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year” award, recognising her work to make computing and technology more ...

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9 February 2026

Bringing Local Communities to Life! We’re thrilled to announce that Otley Carnival has just signed up, creating an Otley Area Page on Work Rest or Play! So it seemed like ...

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