Location: Rotherham
Top Things to do in Rotherham
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Rotherham, England
Rotherham /ˈrɒðrəm, -ðərəm/ ( listen) is a large town in South Yorkshire, England, which together with its conurbation and outlying settlements to the north, south and south-east forms the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, with a recorded population of 257,280 in the 2011 census. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, its central area is on the banks of the River Don below its confluence with the Rother on the traditional road between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham is today the largest town in a contiguous area with Sheffield, informally known as the Sheffield Urban Area and is as such an economic centre for many of Sheffield's suburbs — Sheffield City Centre is 5.6 miles (9.0 km) from Rotherham town centre. Rotherham was well known as a coal mining town as well as a major contributor to Sheffield's steel industry.
Restaurants in Rotherham
1. The Rockingham Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
2. Grimm & Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
We are a Yorkshire charity, championing the writer in every young person (7-18) through the joyful discovery of stories. Visit our 'Apothecary to the Magical', selling wit, humour, awe and wonder to all magical beings + an occasional human! All proceeds go to our charitable work to help us to reach and engage young people and inspire a new confidence and motivation to write!
Reviewed By richardsonjody - Doncaster, United Kingdom
We've lost count of how many visits we have made to Grimm & Co, but every visit has been fantastic. We have been to short workshops lasting just half an hour, or to longer workshops taking two hours or more, and all of them have been amazing. We've been on monster hunts, written songs, and made potions, but you don't have to go on a workshop to have a great time here. Even when we just call in to browse, we've written letters to magical creatures and received replies about a week later (after the post owls have braved dragons, Godzilla, and even Cthulhu and the Wendigo to deliver our post). We've chosen books from the forgotten library, we've voted for our favourite something in the weekly voting ballot - most recently Ariel or Princess Jasmine, but also Star Wars or Star Trek, Marvel or DC, Dragons or Unicorns, and many more. We've searched for fairy doors and tiny elf books, we've used the magical ability scales to find out what sort of magical creature we might be, and we've done quite well in the Lucky or Unlucky Dip. We've bought potions and lotions from the shop, all of which are great quality, and the Shop Elves are the friendliest and most helpful magical beings we've ever met, and they are wonderful with mortal visitors of any age. My son takes things to show them every time we visit and the Shop Elves always take the time to look at them and talk to him, and the workshops have improved his confidence. He asks to visit the shop even when no events are running just because he loves it there. We cannot recommend Grimm & Co enough and since we were lucky enough to discover it last summer (apparently it's not always visible to mortals) we have visited often enough to be feel like we are visiting good friends. We travel from Doncaster just to visit the shop but just along the road is Clifton Park and the Museum so Grimm & Co can easily be part of a longer day out but is well worth a special visit on it's own merit. For a visit without a workshop an hour is good but the longer workshops are well worth attending too, and we have so much fun we can easily spend over an hour looking around at the forgotten library and just having fun before we even start shopping. The workshops are great, a lot of time and effort is put into them, and theres the added excitement of the secret door and the beanstalk!
3. Wentworth Church
4. Roche Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Set in a peaceful and picturesque wooded valley, Roche Abbey was founded in 1147, with stonework dating back to around the 1180's. Thanks to Capability Brown who landscaped the area in the 18th Century, we now boast the most complete foundations of any Cistercian monestary in the country. Although most of the excavated ruins are low lying, the transcepts still stand to their original height. Roche Abbey is closed during the winter months, re opening again March 2015. The woodland walks around the area are accessible and parking is still available.
Reviewed By Daltonspencer - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Lovely place, very much worth a visit with some lovely walks and the ruins are amazing , a guide book is very worthwhile and gives a wonderful insight into the history of the site. The staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
5. Wentworth Woodhouse
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4.5 based on 1,054 reviews
COVID-19 Update Following the Government's Coronavirus recovery road map announcement on 22nd February, we are working hard to establish what this means for Wentworth Woodhouse. The Government guidance allows for people to access their local Heritage Gardens for daily exercise with people from their household or support bubble. We ask all visitors to follow these restrictions when making decisions about travelling. The House remains closed until further notice. Thank you for your continued support at this challenging time. Opening The Gardens are currently open Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm daily for local supporters to exercise within our beautiful snowdrop gardens extending to over 50 acres. There are toilets located around the garden with full hand washing facilities, as well as additional hand sanitiser stations. The Gardens Kiosk will be also be open Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm daily offering gorab-and-g food and drinks. Whilst the East Front Kiosk will be open Fri to Sun 10am - 4pm
Reviewed By 276ritab
Our visit to this stately home was the highlight of our holiday in North Yorkshire. Underneath the scaffolding there was much to see, with the helpful commentary of an excellent guide. We did the Wentworth and Garden Tour which took about 2 1/2 hours - the beautiful weather set the gardens off well and we would highly recommend those interested in historic architecture to pay a visit.
6. Rotherham Minster Church
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By kevingV9684NV
This church must be the best and most beautiful building in this area. English perpendicular and gothic at it's most original and best. Fantastic!
7. Hoober Stand
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By LittleDuk
We absolutely love walking to Hoober stand, lovely in the summer months, take a little picnic and admire the wonderful scenic view, lots of history behind these follies that belong/part of Wentworth
8. Wentworth Village
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By JackieMason1980
We love taking our dog betty for walks through wentworth & surrounding areas. alwasy try & stop off at the garden centre for a quick snack & drink if we can
9. Aston Springs Farm
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
A beautiful woodland trail with chickens, red deer, donkeys, alpacas, pigs, rheas, ponies and much more. The gift shop provides delicious local produce including free range eggs, rare breed pork, Sheffield preserves and honey as well as gifts to remember your day out.
Reviewed By Newmama18
We come here with our 1 year old very often and have done so since she was born. It's a muddy walk when it's been raining which can make it difficult with the pram. I'm a typical dry day it's lovely, there's plenty of animals to see and they're all quite friendly so the kids get a good look. There's a cafe with a play area that's also really good, they've just redone the play area so it's even better and the hot chocolate is delicious!
10. Chapel of our Lady on the Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By coopersf2017 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Member of friends group We open once per month (depending upon river depth ????♂️) from 10:30 until 14:00. Everyone welcome
