Location: Rotherham
Top Things to do in Rotherham
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day 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. Cutlers' Arms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Chantry Brewery Tap pub, renowned for our fantastic selection of real ales, real ciders. and welcoming atmosphere. We have vinyl night every Tuesday from 7.30pm, open mic night every Wednesday from 7.30pm and live music every Friday, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, always free entry.
Reviewed By 58garvinc - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Paid a visit to this very impressive olde world pub the stained glass windows are really something special, the beers on offer are of excellent quality and brewed by local brewery chantry and the 2 bar staff were nice and very chatty the toilets were clean and usable the atmosphere in the pub was very friendly and in my opinion one of the best pubs with in the town centre cheers all
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. Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary is an animal rescue centre in South Yorkshire. As well as adopting animals (horses, dogs, cats, rabbits and more) we have a number of things you can do here. Dog lovers can take our dogs out for a walk in the local area, cat lovers can visit and groom the cats and children can see the rabbits and other small animals. We also have two large jumble barns on site full of bric-a-brac, furniture, clothes and a book shop which is open Friday - Sunday 11am-3pm. We also have a cafe open at weekends 11am-3pm.
4. The Big Tops Play and Party Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
The Big Tops is an exciting and adventurous indoor activity centre for the under 11's combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities, Laser Tag, a wide choice of parties, Build A Bear, large toddler's area and an excellent, healthy eating cafe with fresh ground barista coffee. Ideally located in Dinnington , Sheffield, South Yorkshire conveniently placed between Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Worksop, Nottingham and Chesterfield.Nearby attractions are Clumber Park, Rufford Park, Sherwood Pines, Sherwood Forest Visitors centre, Rother Valley Country Park, Tropical Butterfly House, Conisborough Castle.Open every day 9.30am-6:30pm. Normal play session time is 2 hours but can be extended if the centre is not full.
Reviewed By Wks84 - Retford, United Kingdom
He play area is always Clean and tidy and the staff are always friendly and helpful..... all round excellent play area!
5. The Ravenfield Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Opening times vary throughout the year x new changes coming soon and will be posted
6. Wentworth Woodhouse
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Rotherham Minster Church
Overall Ratings
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!
8. South Yorkshire Shooting Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
South Yorkshire Target Sports Centre, Indoor Airgun Shooting Range and Gun Shop. A family run business based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Our Indoor Airgun Shooting Range is a shooting club open to all, giving you access to multi shooting disciplines such as Air Rifle Shooting, Action Pistol Shooting, Shotgun Simulated Shooting and a Gun Shop for all your Shooting Accessories. Bring your family down for the ultimate shooting experience, we cater for everybody aged 9+. Our unique 32 yard lanes are home to some of the most challenging target shooting available. With different daily challenges taking place from time trials to accuracy at various distances, we can guarantee you won't have experienced anything like this. Our expert team at South Yorkshire Shooting Club will set you up safely on the range, we give a full safety briefing and gun familiarization on arrival.
Reviewed By JulietMcdonald - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The best place in South Yorkshire to go shooting. Great facilities. Everybody is friendly and helpful. Family orientated. Safety is paramount. Prices are very good. Plenty of car parking spaces. I would highly recommend this place, to anyone thinking of taking up shooting and wanting advice and guidance, and to seasoned shooters who want to take part in competitions or just have the carmeradary of belonging to a shooting community.
9. Camelot Play Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By sarasO4963IN
What a lovely day we have had at Camelot today! My boy and my little girl have enjoyed it so much . First they played then there was a baking session which was fantastic the kids loved it ..and then we had dinner ! The staff are excellent and so friendly and absolutely brilliant at their job . Entertainment is brilliant and the play area is set out well too . If you haven’t been then do pay a visit . In my eyes its like one big family playing together. Birthday parties are lots of fun too . All in all 10 out of 10 for us .
10. Harry's Bar at the Stockyard Truckstop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Garythack - Crawley, United Kingdom
Visited on a whim whilst on a road trip As I find truck stops great value £5.15 for a full breakfast toast and tea Piping hot Very tasty Staff very friendly Track and trace details taken Very professional
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