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About Whiston
The fact that the village of Whiston has expanded to become more-or-less a suburb of Rotherham, does nothing to detract from the overall attractiveness of the place. It still has all the ingredients of its former rural charm, including it historic church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, which is mostly from the 15th century. This is entered via a lych-gate from 1919 which acts as a War Memorial.
Visitors will note the beautiful Old Rectory, now office premises, the Manorial Barn and the Methodist Church on the High Street close to the village green in the heart of the village. It is worth taking a peek at the old post office which in accordance with the times is now converted to a private dwelling.
There is a welcoming village sign, old village stocks, an ancient way-mark stone, and for refreshment following a wander around soaking up the tranquil atmosphere, there is the Golden Ball public house.
Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley. If you are looking for shops, try nearby Maltby or Rotherham where there is a museum recalling the history and heritage of the area.
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 Whiston
| Ulley Country Park | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Catcliffe Flash LNR | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Thrybergh Country Park | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Rother Valley Country Park | (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Roche Abbey | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Conisbrough Castle | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Winter Gardens | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Sheffield Cathedral | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Anston Stones Wood | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Dearne Valley | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Botanical Gardens, Sheffield | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Langold Country Park | (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Whitwell Wood | (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cusworth Hall & Museum | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in WhistonAll attractions in South YorkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Whiston
Rotherham, in the county of South Yorkshire (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW)
This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution.
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Thrybergh, in the county of South Yorkshire (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction N)
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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Laughton en le Morthen, in the county of South Yorkshire (4.6 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)
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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Maltby, in the county of South Yorkshire (5.0 miles, 8.0 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 (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE)
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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Stainton, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 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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Sheffield, in the county of South Yorkshire (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)
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Wadworth, in the county of South Yorkshire (8.1 miles, 13.1 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 (8.7 miles, 13.9 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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Sprotbrough, in the county of South Yorkshire (9.0 miles, 14.5 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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Worksop, in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 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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Doncaster, in the county of South Yorkshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 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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Barnsley, in the county of South Yorkshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 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 (12.4 miles, 19.9 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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Chesterfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (12.8 miles, 20.5 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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All towns in South YorkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M1 Junction 33 | (1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction SW) |
| M1 Junction 32 | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SE) |
| Rotherham Central Station | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction W) |
| Woodhouse Station | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SW) |
| Leeds Bradford International Airport | (34.6 miles, 55.6 km, direction NW) |
| Whiston to London | (140.7 miles, 226.4 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Whiston
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Whiston center |
| Carlton Park Hotel Rotherham/Sheffield | (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction W) |
| Best Western Elton Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE) |
| Stonecroft Hotel | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE) |
| Restover Lodge Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction E) |
| Aston Hall Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction S) |
| Hellaby Hall | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction E) |
| The Welcome Inn Rotherham/Sheffield | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW) |
| The Red Lion Inn | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| Holiday Inn Sheffield | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Whiston |
