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Halloween Breakfast with “Experiment S” – Character Visit

9:30am • Thursday 29th October 2026

Adventure Reef

Get ready for a spooktacular morning of Halloween fun, delicious breakfast and a very special guest from a galaxy far, far away Can you guess whos coming to visit? Our mysterious guest is: That’s right Experiment S will be joining us for a special Halloween character breakfast! Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with your ticket, for both adults… read more

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Slime Workshop

11:45am • Wednesday 28th October 2026

Adventure Reef

Get ready for some spooky, squishy fun at Adventure Reef with our Spooktacular Slime Workshop! Children will have the chance to get creative and make their very own slime in this fun 30-minute workshop, followed by plenty of time to enjoy all the fun of Adventure Reef! Please note: For the 4:45pm session, playtime in Adventure Reef will take… read more

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Pumpkin Craft Adventure

10:15am • Tuesday 27th October 2026

Adventure Reef

Get creative this October with our Pumpkin Craft Adventure! Join us on Tuesday 27th October for a fun-filled 45-minute pumpkin craft session, where children can get creative and make their very own Halloween-inspired creation. Once the crafting fun is finished, children can enjoy 60 minutes of play in Adventure Reef. Please note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult… read more

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Spooktacular Cookie Class

10:15am • Monday 26th October 2026

Adventure Reef

Get creative this Halloween with our Spooktacular Cookie Class at Adventure Reef!   Children can decorate their very own spooky-themed cookies in this fun, hands-on 30-minute session perfect for little Halloween fans. Please note: The £9 ticket is for the child participating in the Cookie Class only. An accompanying adult must also have a £1 Standard Admission ticket. Please note all… read more

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The Greatest Halloween show

7:15pm • Friday 30th October 2026

The Arena

Brought to you by Lee Semley Theatre Productions…. Let us put a spell on you at our fun filled family Halloween extravaganza! The Greatest Halloween Show promises spectacular costumes, devilishly good songs and terrifyingly fierce dance routines, from the world of music, stage, film and TV that Lee Semley Theatre Productions have sprinkled with magic… read more

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Christmas at the Metrodome

Parties, lunches, panto, pool days & more

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Reformer Pilates is coming to Your Space Metrodome

Your Reformer Space is taking shape. Join the waiting list and be first to hear about launch details, tasters and booking.

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Waterpark

Are you ready to dive into full on thrills and spills? Then come on down to the Metrodome Waterpark, where we’ve got everything you need for a totally epic aquatic adventure!

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Adventure Reef

Exciting new indoor adventure play area with interactive and sensory play and activity court. Pre-sales are open!

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Food & Drink

The Rigby Cafe is the perfect spot to grab a light bite or indulge in our famous Sunday lunch. We’ve got all your favourite dishes, from classic comfort food to fresh and healthy options to satisfy everyone who walks through the door!

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Events & Venue Hire

We’ve got everything you need to bring your party dreams to life, from birthdays and special occasions to company-wide gatherings. With our amazing venue and top-notch amenities, we’ll help you plan a celebration that’s unforgettable.

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Your Space Metrodome

Are you ready to start feeling good? Then come on down to Your Space Metrodome and let’s get your fitness journey started! At Your Space Metrodome, we believe that fitness should be fun! That’s why we’ve created an atmosphere that’s packed with energy, excitement, and all-around good vibes.

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John T.
2 days ago
A Great Family-Friendly Water Park. Top Tip See traffic comment later in review. We’ve had many fantastic visits to Calypso Cove, and my 7-year-old daughter absolutely loves it! There’s so much to do for children of all ages, making it a brilliant place for a family day out. The water park has three large slides, a medium-sized rainbow slide, and smaller slides for toddlers, along with an additional splash area for little ones. There’s also a full-sized swimming pool, separate activity and wave pools, and a smaller swimming pool specifically for younger children. One of my daughter’s favourite features is the diving boards, which she absolutely loves using! One thing to bear in mind is that the car parks can get very busy, and traffic around the area can be particularly heavy when Barnsley FC have a home game. It’s worth checking the football fixtures and planning your journey ahead on those days. All in all, Calypso Cove is a fantastic facility with plenty to keep the whole family entertained. We’ve made some great memories here and would definitely recommend it!
Frank J.
2 days ago
David H.
2 days ago
We took our granddaughter to the pool then the soft play area. Both were very good 👍
Stephen P.
7 days ago
Great place especially if you have children, pirates cove brilliant, play centre a good addition to the centre.
lesko A.
1 week ago
I like a place with plenty of parking spaces, wheel chair access and a cafe just round the corner
Heath G.
1 week ago
Fantastic Venue, great facilities
Ian C.
2 weeks ago
Edgars E.
2 weeks ago
Paul
2 weeks ago
My children are 5 & 6 and wanted to experience a water park with slides. My eldest has just got to the point of having no armbands but cannot swim far, the youngest still with armbands. It was a fabulous hour and a half, we couldn’t review the black slide or the red slide because of the children’s abilities and confidence, but those had plenty of takers and helped divide the queues for the slides my children loved. The pool.itself was big enough to explore when away from sliding and we had tears from my daughter when our time was up. Several reviews suggested poor cleanliness, I did not witness this. The building and changing are not new but was fine. The staff throughout seemed attentive, and were helpful when needed. A really good day had and we will go back.
Sian D.
2 weeks ago
Great day out at Calypso Cove with my nieces who are 6 and 11 – they loved it. Great variety of pools and slides. I used to come here as a kid myself and the premise is the same, and still loads of fun. It was busy but we never had to wait too long for the slides. The changing area is a bit tired and although the cleaners were working hard there were areas that still smelt heavily of urine. Overall still a great day out.

Latest news from Barnsley Metrodome

Slide into Summer at Barnsley Metrodome. The Ultimate Family Day Out in South Yorkshire.

Tuesday 30th June 2026

The summer holidays are almost here, and Barnsley Metrodome is ready to deliver one of the best family days out in South Yorkshire. Whether you are searching for things to do in Barnsley with kids, a waterpark near Sheffield, or somewhere brilliant to take the family this summer, Slide into Summer has it all under …

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Barnsley Metrodome’s new children’s adventure play area officially opened

Friday 27th March 2026

Barnsley Metrodome’s new children’s adventure play area has been officially opened. Adventure Reef offers fun for everyone – from toddlers to teens – with features including dedicated play zones for younger children, as well as more challenging areas for older kids with rope ladders, tunnels, climbing nets and scramble nets. Other features include the Games …

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