Glass works passes 500,000 visitors

MORE than half a million visits were made to the town centre last month – the highest footfall figures since the Glass Works opened in September last year.

The number of visitors coming to the town centre continue to soar month-on-month, with the most recent data showing an increase of more than 30 per cent footfall over the last three months, when compared to the same time frame before the pandemic.

Coun Robert Frost, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture, said: “Momentum has been building since day one of the Glass Works opening, with the launch of our new 13-screen Cineworld helping push visitor numbers to new heights this autumn.

“We’ve got a great mix of activities across the whole town centre now, with popular leisure venues like Superbowl UK and Parkway Cinema, cultural venues like Experience Barnsley and the Cooper Gallery, and many new shops, museum hubs, cafes, bars and restaurants.

“The town centre is buzzing right now and offers something for people of all ages and interests.”