An insight into Rotherham's Heritage

Wentworth

Built in the 18th Century, Wentworth Woodhouse is 2 stately homes back to back. Although not open to the public the imposing 606ft long frontage can be easily seen from the public footpath. Alternatively the Mausoleum offers a panoramic vista towards the Woodhouse. A short distance away Hoober stand and Needle's Eye are well worth a visit.  Wentworth

Wentworth Estates
Tel: 01226 742041
 www.wentworthvillage.net

Clifton Park Museum

Situated in Rotherham's premier urban park the museum's extensive and interactive displays include many fascinating local artefacts, many dating from prehistoric times.  Clifton Park Museum

Tel: 01709 336633

York and Lancaster Regimental Museum

Located in the central library the museum's exhibits potray regimental history using a unique collection of military objects and personal memorabilia.  York and Lancaster Regimental Museum

c/o Clifton Park Museum
Tel: 01709 336633

Roche Abbey

Dramatic ruins of a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1147, amoung limestone outcrops and with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown in 1774.  Roche Abbey

Seasonal opening times
Tel: 01709 812739

This attraction is operated by English Heritage
Tel: 01302 722598

Rotherham Minster

Towering over the town centre the Minster is one of the finest examples of Medieval perpendicular architecture in the country, standing on a site occupied by Churches since 937AD.  Minster

Rotherham Visitors Centre
Tel: 01709 835904

Chapel of Our Lady

One of only 3 complete Medieval Bridge Chapels in the country, this 14th Century building has had a chequered life. Since its restoration in the 1920's it is again used as a Chapel with services held on Tuesday morning.  Chapel of Our Lady

Rotherham Visitors Centre
Tel: 01709 835904


Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth

This partly ruined building, stands in the shadow of the new church. It houses a series of memorials to the heads of the Wentworth family from 1548 to 1689 including Thomas Earl of Strafford. The church is now in the care of the Redundent Churches Fundwhich was set up to preserve churches no longer needed for regular worship.

  www.visitchurches.org.uk


St John the Baptist, Throapham

Ancient pasts co-exists with modern development in St John's and it's churchyard. The church is mostly early 13th Century but it's great treasure is a beautifully carved stone cofin lid of around 1300.

www.visitchurches.org.uk


Walker Cannon

An original Walker Cannon, made 200 years ago, it is now on permanent display outside the Town Hall.  Walker Cannon

c/o Clifton Park Museum
Tel: 01709 336623

Keppels Column

This 115ft coloumn can be viewed from Admirals Crest and was once a favourite Whitsuntide rendezvous location when it was possible to climb to the top.

c/o Clifton Park Museum
Tel: 01709 336623

Waterloo Kiln & Pottery Ponds

One of the surviving features of the famous Swinton Pottery, which was established in 1745 and remained in production until 1842.  Waterloo Kiln & Pottery Ponds

c/o Clifton Park Museum
Tel: 01709 336623

Catcliffe Glass Cone

Impressive remains of a glassworks established in 1740, and one of the earliest surviving glass cones in the country.  Catcliffe Glass Cone

c/o Clifton Park Museum
Tel: 01709 336623

Boston Castle, Park and Woodlands

Boston Park was once the property of the Earl of Effingham before opening as a public park in 1876. Built as a shooting lodge by the Earl, Boston Castle is a square, two storey building standing on one of the highest points in Rotherham.  Boston Castle

Tel: 01709 836844

Rotherham's Heritage Faith Buildings.

Explore churches, chapels, mosques, castles,  towers and crypts for a fascinating trip into Rotherham's architectural, socail and cultural heritage.  Ecclesiastical Heritage

Tel: 0845 6529634
 www.heritageinspired.org.uk

On the border

Bolsover Castle
Tel: 01246 822844

Chatsworth Estate
Tel: 01246 582204

Cannon Hall
Tel: 01226 790270

Wentworth Castle & gardens
Tel: 01226 776040

Yorkshire's Great Houses, Castles and Gardens

Visit this site to find out about other interesting sites in Yorkshire:

Yorkshire's Great Houses, Castles and Gardens

Useful links

 School Visits
 Historical High Street
Whiston Heritage Society
Heritage Woodlands
 South Yorkshire Archaeology

Rotherham Visitors Centre | 40 Bridgegate | Rotherham | South Yorkshire | S60 1PQ

Te: 01709 835904 | Fax: 01709 336888 | Email: tic@rotherham.gov.uk