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The Seam Digital Campus is central to Barnsley’s ambition to become the UK’s leading digital town. As part of the South Yorkshire Investment Zone, it will help cluster and scale innovation through a sustainable, digitally enabled campus. Phase one, completing in March 2026, will transform the Lower Seam with a new urban park, Yorkshire Rose sculptures and natural gardens. Parking will be upgraded with improved lighting, walkways, trees, CCTV, 292 spaces and EV chargers. Funding largely comes from the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund.
4,700sqm
New Urban Park
3
Yorkshire Rose Sculptures
292
Improved Car Parking Spaces
7 min
Walk to the town center
2 min
Walk to the Transport Interchange
8 min
Drive to the M1
YORKSHIRE ROSE SCULPTURES
The main attraction of phase one will be the three stunning Yorkshire Rose sculptures.
The central sculpture, which will stand 15m tall, has been named the 'Mater' (Mother) Rose, while the two additional 12m sculptures have been named the 'Pruna' (Coal) Rose and 'Vitrum' (Glass) Rose, reflecting the industrial heritage of the borough.
They will serve as a visual gateway and a powerful symbol of Barnsley's pride, ambition, and investment in its future. Designed to be seen from afar, they celebrate the town's strong identity while reinforcing its place as a hub for innovation, digital development, opportunity, and community regeneration.
The steelwork will feature intricate patterns, symbolising the region's rich history and culture. These patterns will reflect weave threads, referencing Barnsley's textile heritage, coal mining seams, a nod to the town's industrial past, and the veins of white rose petals and stamens. These features will tie the sculptures to the iconic symbol of Yorkshire.
The sculptures will be programmed to incorporate lighting displays and music, creating an immersive experience for visitors during town centre events. This combination of light and sound will transform the sculptures into a vibrant spectacle that enhances the town's evening atmosphere.
FUTURE VISION
Ambitious plans are in place for the phase two of The Seam.
Subject to planning, this will look to further develop the upper Seam car park, add a third Digital Media Centre, a high-end hotel to answer growing demand and need for hotel beds in the town centre, and create a National Centre for Digital Technologies.
LOCATION
The Seam DMC 01 County Way, Barnsley, United Kingdom S70 2JW
Barnsley benefits from its strategic location, with our proximity to the M1 motorway, specifically Junctions 36 and 37, and sitting equidistant to ports along the M62 enhancing our appeal as a central point for businesses to call home.
LONDON
175 miles
SHEFFIELD
17 miles
DONCASTER
17 miles
LEEDS
24 miles
MANCHESTER
34 miles
HULL
64 miles
BARNSLEY
THE UK'S LEADING DIGITAL TOWN
Barnsley Council's Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy contains a key mission for Barnsley to become the UK's leading digital town.
With the two Digital Media Centres and Barnsley College's SciTech building already on the footprint of the campus, The Seam will be a place which encourages tech, digital and creative businesses to innovate, providing physical space for them to prototype and test new ideas.
We'll provide a culture that encourages people to be trailblazing, with a cluster of skills on-site.
This development will attract new business and provide world-class opportunities, add to Barnsley's cultural offer, help to increase visitor footfall and support town centre businesses and the evening and night-time economy.
MAKE THE SEAM YOUR HOME
We want The Seam to be a home for anyone with a digital and creative business to start and scale their company. We currently have two dedicated buildings available for this.
DMC01 offers spaces for businesses of varying sizes, from studios for startups, to offices for SMEs and micro businesses. Prices start at just £160 a month.
DMC02, meanwhile, is our place to innovate, create and grow. It has large office spaces, a Makerlab with equipment to help you test, trial and innovate, and co-working areas.
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All renderings, images, floor plans, areas, prices, features and specifications shown on this website are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Some renderings include artistic creations and do not represent the exact geographic orientation nor guarantee that such views will exist in the future. Views currently visible from certain units depend on present surroundings and may change due to future third-party construction. These materials do not constitute a binding offer and do not obligate the developer to deliver an identical product. Project design, private and common areas, finishes, equipment and prices are subject to availability, regulatory approval and at the developer’s discretion.
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