Barnsley Metrodome
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The Barnsley Metrodome (Metrodome Leisure Complex) is a sports and leisure facility in South Yorkshire.[1]
The facility is five minutes from the Barnsley Interchange and close to Junction 37 off the M1. It is located along Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, in England. The metrodome has a water park called the Calypso Cove Waterpark and an arena and conference facilities. It also hosts concerts, sports events and is regularly home to major worldwide ten-pin bowling events, such as the Weber Cup and World Tenpin Masters.[2]
History
[edit]The venue was opened in 1989 by Neil Kinnock.[3]
In 1999 the facility operated by BPL, a not-for-profit leisure trust was established. Also in 1999 the Arena hosted the prestigious Amateur Boxing Association Championships.[4]
The Metrodome played host to the 2006, 2007, and 2008 World Tenpin Masters and the Weber Cup.
The facility previously hosted events on the Professional Darts Corporation's Pro Tour. The final event held was in 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Barnsley's Metrodome is a magnet for visitors". Barnsley Chronicle. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "Calypso Cove Waterpark". Barnsley Metrodome. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "Barnsley Metrodome". South Yorkshire Times and Mexborough & Swinton Times. 30 June 1989. p. 28. Retrieved 1 May 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ↑ "112th ABA National Championships". England Boxing. 23 April 1999. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "PDC to cut ties with Metrodome". Barnsley Chronicle. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
External links
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