ARtQuest For Barnsley

This spring, a free interactive art trail designed to captivate imaginations of all ages will launch across the six Principal Towns of Barnsley.

Embark on a unique Augmented Reality adventure across Cudworth, Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston, and Wombwell with ARtQuest for Barnsley.

This immersive new trail features a lion prowling Royston and a phoenix soaring through Goldthorpe, inviting you to explore the rich cultural tapestry of our towns. Thanks to the innovative work of artist Patrick Murphy and poet Ian McMillan, and produced by the creative digital experience company Megaverse, this experience comes to life.

Six stunning three-dimensional augmented-reality sculptures, crafted by Patrick, await discovery, each accompanied by a spoken word poem for each town, written by Ian. Each icon is located in a central spot within its respective town, ready to be revealed through your smartphone camera or AR-enabled device. Can you find them all?

* ARtQuest Barnsley website launching Spring 2025, Don’t forget to share your AR photos using #ARtQuest and #StoryingBarnsley *

'ARtQuest for Barnsley' has been commissioned and funded by Barnsley Council's Cultural Development Fund programme, Storying Barnsley.