Places to go near Rotherham

Pocklington Canal

Have a great day out by Yorkshire’s waterside. From the majesty of York Minster and Ripon Cathedral to the charm of Victorian villages such as Saltaire on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Yorkshire boasts an above par selection of visitor attractions which should keep every member of the family entertained – whatever the weather.

Local attractions

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  1. Image for Magna Science Adventure Centre

    Principal attraction marker image Magna Science Adventure Centre »

    An interactive science centre for all the family. Magna has four gadget-packed pavilions themed around the elements …

  2. Image for Sheffield Canal Basin (Victoria Quays)

    Principal attraction marker image Sheffield Canal Basin (Victoria Quays) »

    Sheffield is the terminus of the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, which extends some 43 miles from the River …

  3. Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. © Alan Fleming - licensed http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet »

    Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a steel working site with a very long history, with evidence dating back to pre-13th …

  4. Brodsworth Hall. © Paul Howarth - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/

    Brodsworth Hall and Gardens »

    Brodsworth Hall is an immaculately preserved example of a Victorian country house, with all its original furnishings …

  5. Clifton Park Museum »

    Documents the history of the borough of Rotherham with high-tech displays and interactive exhibits. On display is …

  6. Conisbrough Castle, © Richard Croft - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Conisbrough Castle »

    The original Conisbrough Castle was given to William, the first Earl Warenne, by King William I. It dates back to …

  7. Kelham Island Museum »

    Kelham Island Museum is set on an island in the River Don near the centre of Sheffield. It tells the story of …

  8. Kiveton Waters

    Kiveton Waters »

    Kiveton Waters extends to 10 acres encompassing three lakes with 79 pegs, including disabled platforms. There is …

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