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The Welcome Inn Rotherham/Sheffield
Wortley Road, Rotherham, S61 1QN Show on map 1.54 miles from RotherhamBrecon Hotel Sheffield Rotherham
53 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2AY Show on map 0.68 miles from RotherhamHoliday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1
West Bawtry Rd, M1 Junction 33, Rotherham, S60 4NA Show on map 1.67 miles from RotherhamBrentwood Inn by Greene King Inns
114 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2TY Show on map 0.93 miles from Rotherhamibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1)
Moorhead Way, Rotherham, S66 1YY Show on map 4.27 miles from RotherhamCarlton Park Hotel Rotherham
Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2BG Show on map 0.85 miles from RotherhamThe Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel
1 Taylors Lane Parkgate, Rotherham, S62 6EE Show on map 1.43 miles from RotherhamRotherham is located in South Yorkshire. The area can be easily accessed by train as well as by bus. There is a shopping centre in town that is well worth visiting while in the local area. Other attractions to see while in town include the 18th century Clifton House, now home to the Clifton Park Museum, Boston Castle, and the 15th century Minster. Boston Castle was once a hunting lodge. There is also a theatre in Rotherham. Visitors will find there are ample dining and hotel accommodations in Rotherham as well as in the immediate area.
Rotherham is located on the River Don, in South Yorkshire, England. In the Middle Ages, Rotherham was home to a weekly market and a fair, which lasted two days. The industrial revolution came to Rotherham with the discovery of coal in the area. Soon after iron and steel became the main industry in the region. To this day, Rotherham is still a major manufacturer in the UK. They produce steel for products worldwide such as Renault Formula 1 cars and the Airbus A380 "super jumbo" airplane.
Rotherham has a large history, but not many buildings are still around to show for it. The town centre has been demolished and modernized over the last hundred years in hopes of keeping up with the changing world around it. There are a few old chapels which have survived the changes and may be interesting to investigate. The Clifton House houses the Clifton Park Museum which is full of the town's history as well as coins, medals, and fine arts. For a more educational experience, the Magna Science Adventure Centre is a popular tourist attraction. It features five main educational areas, earth, air, fire, water, and power.
If history and landmarks do not interest you, Rotherham may be a great town for you. It has a reputation for being a great clubbing destination. Synergy and Liquid are both popular nightclubs located in the principal clubbing area. The Classic Rock Society has made Rotherham and starting point for many classic and progressive rock bands. Jamie Oliver, the naked chief, has a television series "Jamie's Ministry of Food" based in Rotherham. Rotherham offers a variety of activities and things to do which will appeal to almost anyone.