Rotherham is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. Rotherham is on the banks of both the Rivers Don and Rother, the latter of which the towns name originates.
Before the Industrial Revolution, traditional industries included farming, glass making and flour milling. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Rotherham became known for its coal mining and, later, steel industries.
The town's historic county is Yorkshire, and Rotherham once formed part of the West Riding of Yorkshire administrative county. In 1974, this administrative county was abolished during a reorganisation of local government. Subsequently, Rotherham became part of the county of South Yorkshire, where it makes up one of four metropolitan boroughs.
The town had a population of 109,691 in the 2011 census. The borough had a 2022 population of 268,354, the 64th most populous district in England.
Museums
Furnace at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham (October 2006)
The Magna Science Adventure Centre, an interactive science and adventure centre built in a former steel works in Templeborough, has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.
Clifton Park Museum medium-sized museum in Clifton Park. Admission is free.
Entertainment
The Civic Theatre and an Arts Centre is in the town centre.
The Westgate district of the town centre is the focal point of Rotherham's nightlife.
In 2015, the historic Three Crane Inn reopened on High Street in the town centre as an antiques shop. It would close 4 years later, but reopen that year as a micropub. The Three Cranes Inn is Rotherham's oldest secular building and dates back to 1470.
In 2019, work began on the former Tesco site on forge island to build a multiplex cinema, 4 restaurants, new urban public space and a hotel. The project, first mooted in the early 2000s has experienced many delays and is now scheduled open in 2024, more than 20 years after the scheme was proposed.
Events
Rotherham holds several public events through the year:- A fashion show Rotherham Rocks in July, takes place in 'All Saints Square' and Rotherham by the Sea, in August, is held in Clifton Park, which is transformed into a seaside beach with sand, deckchairs and other traditional seaside attractions. Rotherham Show is an annual event, held in Clifton Park, with stalls from all sectors of the community, shows and live bands in September. The Rotherham Real & Music Festival hosted at the Magna Centre, is one of the UK's largest Real Ale festivals, and typically hosted over 4 days.
In 2016 Rotherham's first carnival took place. The People's Parade which included over 400 people including costumes from Rampage, Luton - Batala a 50 piece Brazilian samba band and hundreds of local people, schools and community groups. The parade lead to a festival in the park with flags, decor 'Eh Up Rotherham' sign, rides, stalls Djs and bands, workshops and activities.
In 2022, Rotherham played host to the UEFA Women's Championship, hosting several games at the New York Stadium.
Parks
Clifton Park, in the town centre is a large park and also includes sport facilities, an outdoor paddling pool, a small fairground and an adventure park. It has been voted and nominated several times over the past few years for numerous awards. The park also holds several events annually including the great Rotherham show and annual fireworks display which both attract thousands of people each year.
Minster Gardens is an urban park in the heart of the town centre, next to Rotherham Minster and All Saints Square. It has an amphitheatre and space for open-air events, with stepped seating, lawns, grass terracing and a meadow area.
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