Wombwell

Nestled in the heart of Barnsley, Wombwell is a vibrant town with a strong sense of community and a proud local heritage. From its bustling high street and welcoming independent shops to nearby green spaces and leisure facilities, Wombwell offers something for everyone.

Whether you’re looking for local events, community organisations, or the latest news, this page is your go-to guide to what’s happening in and around Wombwell. Stay connected, get involved, and discover all that this thriving Barnsley town has to offer.

Upcoming Events in Wombwell

Saturday 7th March
10:15 am

Lockwood Railway Station, Huddersfield

Explore the length of the former Meltham Branch Line, now partly a greenway which may soon be extended, on a varied route via park, clough and woodlan...

Read More about Remember the Meltham Branch Line? | Free Guided Walk

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...

Read More about Treehouse Tribe Networking: Coffee Chat March

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...

Read More about Sayers Solutions Drop in sessions

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Latest Wombwell 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 ...

Read More about Why Independent Retailers Are Struggling — And How Work Rest or Play Is Helping Them Thrive

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 ...

Read More about Inspirational STEM Educators of the Year

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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