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About Braithwell

The borough of Rotherham is one of the administrative districts of Southern Yorkshire, it comprises of a pleasant mix of small townships, hidden hamlets and villages similar to Braithwell.

Braithwell can be found in pleasant countryside just a few miles from Rotherham and lying close to Maltby. It is an old settlement which was recorded in the Doomsday Book as Bradewelle.

The parish church dedicated to St. James is the village's oldest structure, this goes back to Norman times. The tympanum over the south doorway is carved with lattice-work, rings and stars, it is one of only a few left in the country. The addition of an aisle in the 14th century altered the shape of the building. There is a 15th century west tower and a 19th century chancel. Interesting features include the old piscina, a pulpit with panels carved with foliage and flowers, one panel features a man in a robe kneeling at prayer, another bears an inscriptions and the date 1574.

Outside, the appearance of the church sitting serenely in a wooded churchyard amongst ancient graves and tombs, is quite stunning, its strong tower is crowned with graceful pinnacles and to the rear, behind an old stone wall, there is a fresh green lawn with graves of more recent times.

The village also has an interesting War Memorial, this is built mostly of Portland stone and takes the shape of a cross with a sword. It records the dead of World War I and World War II. This is now Grade II listed and can be found on high land in a pleasant conservation area.

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep. The village itself is a constant delight, it has narrow streets full of traditional stone properties, some of brick and a few of more recent times. It has a few shops, and a noted pub called the Butchers Arms. Visitors find it a friendly place to visit, with many scenic locations.

This is an ideal place to stay for anyone wishing to explore the beautiful Rother Valley, visit historic Roche Abbey or to simply soak up the atmosphere of a ribbon of ancient Yorkshire hamlets, towns and villages.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Braithwell

Roche Abbey	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Conisbrough Castle	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Thrybergh Country Park	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Langold Country Park	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cusworth Hall & Museum	(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Doncaster Minster	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Ulley Country Park	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dearne Valley	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Anston Stones Wood	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Catcliffe Flash LNR	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Brodsworth Hall	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction N)	Pictures
Brodsworth Community Woodlands	(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Rother Valley Country Park	(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Whitwell Wood	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction S)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Braithwell

Maltby, in the county of South Yorkshire (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction S)
The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147.
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Stainton, in the county of South Yorkshire (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086.
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Wadworth, in the county of South Yorkshire (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction NE)
This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham.
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Tickhill, in the county of South Yorkshire (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction E)
This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby
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Laughton en le Morthen, in the county of South Yorkshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S)
Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre.
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Thrybergh, in the county of South Yorkshire (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction W)
Thrybergh is a pretty South Yorkshire village with a history stretching back to the time of the Doomsday Book, for centuries it was little more than a small rural village with scattered housing and farms.
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Sprotbrough, in the county of South Yorkshire (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction N)
Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers.
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Whiston, in the county of South Yorkshire (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW)
Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley.
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Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby.
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Rotherham, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution.
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Worksop, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction S)
The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton.
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Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction W)
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Gringley on the Hill, in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction E)
This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes.
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Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
This is an attractive town laid out along the River Dearne, it is enclosed by spectacular Pennine scenery and is an ideal place from which to discover the limestone hills and fresh green valley's of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Bolsover, in the county of Derbyshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction S)
Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times.
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Nearby travel help

M18 Junction 1	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 35 / M18 Junction 2	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction NE)
Conisborough Station	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)
Mexborough Station	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NW)
Sheffield City Airport	(8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(34.8 miles, 56.0 km, direction NW)
Braithwell to London	(141.3 miles, 227.3 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Braithwell

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Braithwell center
Hellaby Hall	(2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)
Restover Lodge Hotel	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW)
Stonecroft Hotel	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW)
Best Western Elton Hotel	(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SW)
Holiday Inn Doncaster A1(M) Jct 36	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N)
Express by Holiday Inn Doncaster	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NE)
The Old Rectory	(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction N)
Sleep Inn Doncaster	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NE)
Metro Inns Doncaster	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction NE)
Danum Hotel	(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)
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