Barnsley

Directions

Leave the M1 at Junction 37 and take the A628 towards Barnsley. Stay on this road (the ground is well signposted) and you will eventually see the ground on your right. There is a fair sized car park located at the ground, however this is for permit holders only. Either try parking at the Metro Dome or street parking. 

Pubs

Paul Sammon, a lifelong Tyke, recommends the Outpost on Sheffield Road. The pub is a ten minute walk from the ground. Ricardo Marconi a visiting Birmingham City fan recommends; 'The Holleywell Inn, on the Oakwell Road near to the old Barnsley Brewery. A friendly boozer with a good mix of home and away fans'.

Gary Holding a visiting Blackburn supporter adds; 'There was no alcohol on sale inside the ground for the away fans, but a few minutes walk from the away end is the Metro Dome - an all in one leisure centre, which has a bar inside which serves good food and ale'. Drinking in the town centre is generally not recommended, especially near the Bus & Train Stations, although on my last visit I had a hassle free pint (or two) in the Wetherpoons in the centre of town, but I should point out that I wasn't wearing colours.

By Train

Barnsley railway station is about a ten minute walk away. This station is served by trains running between Sheffield & Leeds. 

From the train station turn left away from the town centre and head towards the bridge that the dual-carriageway runs over. Go under the bridge and turn left up the slip road and then take the first road on the right and head towards the Metro Dome leisure complex at the top of the hill. Oakwell is now clearly visible.  Thanks to Ian Ambler & Bryn Williams for providing the directions.

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