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Football fun with Barnsley FC Community Trust

As part of our Summer of Play, get moving and sharpen your football skills, during this informal drop-in skills session on the Play Field.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

As part of our Summer of Play, join Barnsley FC Community Trust on the Play Field for an informal drop-in session. Take part in mini games, competitions and have a whole lot of fun. Suitable for all ages.

Barnsley FC Community Trust is a registered charity delivering community and charitable activities on behalf of Barnsley Football Club. They use the power of football and Barnsley Football Club to engage and improve the lives of local people.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Meet on the play field, use your Summer of Play map to locate Active Play.

What to bring and wear

Suitable shoes to kick a ball!

Accessibility

The play field is a sloped grass field accessed via a bark chip path. There is a second entrance to the field via a grass track leading down from the Fernery at the back of Stainborough Castle. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website.

Other

These sessions have been kindly supported by Sport England.

Contact info

Business Services and Booking Enquiries

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