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About Rotherham

This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution. It had been held by the Saxon's and later the manor was given by William the Conqueror to his half brother the Earl of Mortain.

The centre of Rotherham has recently undergone a program of refurbishment making it a now a place of enormous appeal to visitors from far and wide. Its handsome church dominates an attractive town centre. All Saints is a magnificent church from the 15th century built on the site of an earlier church, possibly of around 937AD. It has impressive stained glass windows and a wealth of treasures collected over the centuries and has been described by Pevsner as " the finest Perpendicular church in the country" doubtless few would refute such a claim.

Joshua Walker and his family were instrumental in the 19th century development of the town, just five minutes from the town centre visitors can find Clifton Park a magnificent estate surrounding Clifton Park Museum, once the home of the Walker family. In this beautifully preserved late 18th century house there are collections of pottery, glass, paintings and many other artefacts. The earth centre is all absorbing, this covers 26 acres of stunning parkland and offers outdoor activities.

Other interesting visits in Rotherham include the Rotherham Arts Centre which also incorporates the Rotherham Gallery, this shows rich displays of photographic art and paintings. It also offers a range of changing exhibitions throughout the year.

With up to date shopping, and leisure facilities second to none, Rotherham with all this plus its close proximity to picturesque market town's and the old city of Sheffield is guaranteed to give each and every tourist a memorable time.

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 Rotherham

Catcliffe Flash LNR	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Ulley Country Park	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Thrybergh Country Park	(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Sheffield Cathedral	(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Winter Gardens	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dearne Valley	(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)	Pictures
Conisbrough Castle	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Rother Valley Country Park	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Botanical Gardens, Sheffield	(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Roche Abbey	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Monk Bretton Priory	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction N)	Pictures
Wentworth Castle	(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Anston Stones Wood	(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cusworth Hall & Museum	(10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Rotherham

Whiston, in the county of South Yorkshire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SE)
Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley.
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Thrybergh, in the county of South Yorkshire (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE)
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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Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire (5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)
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Maltby, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E)
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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Braithwell, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction E)
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.
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Laughton en le Morthen, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)
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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Stainton, in the county of South Yorkshire (7.9 miles, 12.7 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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Sprotbrough, in the county of South Yorkshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
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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Wadworth, in the county of South Yorkshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E)
This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham.
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Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 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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Tickhill, in the county of South Yorkshire (10.1 miles, 16.3 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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Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 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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Worksop, in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)
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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Chesterfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)
Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its...
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Bolsover, in the county of Derbyshire (14.0 miles, 22.6 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

Rotherham Central Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
M1 Junction 34	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW)
M1 Junction 33	(2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction S)
Meadowhall South/Tinsley Tram Stop	(2.3 miles, 3.8 km, direction SW)
Sheffield City Airport	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)
Leeds Bradford International Airport	(32.6 miles, 52.5 km, direction NW)
Rotherham to London	(142.6 miles, 229.5 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Rotherham

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Rotherham center
Carlton Park Hotel Rotherham/Sheffield	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)
The Welcome Inn Rotherham/Sheffield	(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction NW)
Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield	(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction S)
Best Western Elton Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E)
Stonecroft Hotel	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction E)
Restover Lodge Hotel	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
Hellaby Hall	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction E)
Holiday Inn Sheffield	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)
Hotel Bristol	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)
Aston Hall Hotel	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)
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