BARNSLEY Council has announced details of a Fan Zone which will be open on Thursday September 5 – the day the town hosts a stage of the Tour of Britain men's cycling race.

Hosted at County Way car park, the Fan Zone will be open from 11am to 5pm with a big screen showing ITV4's coverage of the entire leg as well as stalls and activities providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Stall holders include Alé, a cycling clothing company and the official jersey suppliers for the race, JE James Cycles and Barnsley College amongst others, while local entertainers will be on hand delivering live performances throughout the day.

Many council services, including the Employment and Skills, Fostering, Adoption and Libraries teams, will be there along with the How's Thi' Ticker team, who are offering free blood pressure tests.

Secure bike parking is available for those who want to go along on their own two wheels, with free bike safety checks available from British Cycling partner Shimano.

The council’s Sport and Physical Activity team are hosting a RampUP session, where children and young people can ride around the RampUP Zone on bikes, scooters or skateboards, and you can also get involved in Everybody's Cycling Pedal-Powered Arcade too.