Why go
- Town in South Yorkshire, England.
- Served by Netherthorpe Airfield.
History
Rotherham is a market town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Rother, from which the town takes its name, and the River Don. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham.
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 537 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, S9 2FJ · starbucks.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 · 2-3 East Parade, Sheffield, S1 2ET · buildersbrewcafe.com
Pancake, Waffle, Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Pancake, waffle and coffee house. Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 09:00-16:00; Tu off Features: takeaway,… · thecabin-sheffield.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 631-633 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PT · mowglistreetfood.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-22:00 · 1 Holly Street, Sheffield, S1 4AW · cosyclub.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:30-18:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 14a Lower The… · greggs.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, step-free access · Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BS · mcdonalds.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 289 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8NX · papajohns.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30 · Valley Centertainment, Sheffield, S9 2EP · bellaitalia.co.uk
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:30 · Broughton Lane, Sheffield, S9 2EP · frankieandbennys.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00, Su 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 11-15 High Street, Sheffield, S1 2GA · germandonerkebab.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 102 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SF · happy-lemon.co.uk
Swedish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-20:30; Sa 09:00-20:30; Su 10:00-16:30 Features: takeaway · Sheffield Road, Sheffield, S9 2YL · ikea.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 163 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4EW · kfc.co.uk
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 59 The Oasis, Sheffield, S9 1EP · iguanas.co.uk
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 · Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG · phocafe.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Sycamore Road, Rotherham, S65 1EN · locations.tacobell.co.uk
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Valley Centertainment, Sheffield, S9 2EP · wagamama.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Rockingham Gate, Sheffield, S1 4JD · chinaredsheffield.com
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 · 486 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2QA · bonsheffield.co.uk
Cake, Coffee Shop, Deli, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00 · 289, 291 South Road, Sheffield, S6 3TA · gerrysbakery.co.uk
Sushi, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:45 Features: vegetarian options · 74 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF · mrmiyagisushi.co.uk
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Drakehouse Lane, Sheffield, S20 1FW · hickorys.co.uk
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · 51 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LG · millerandcarter.co.uk
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr,Su 16:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:30 · 639 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PT · allsiamsheffield.co.uk
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 446 Firth Park Road, Sheffield, S5 6HH · atasteofarabia.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 13:00-22:00 · 370 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BY · facebook.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 180 West Street, Sheffield, S1 4ET · guyshi.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 309 Handsworth Road, Sheffield, S13 9BP · handsworthchippy.co.uk
Argentinian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 475-479 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2QE · lavaca-restaurant.co.uk
Nordic, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-18:00; Tu-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 · 210 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TG · cafenort.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 88 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LH
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-01:00, Sa 10:00-01:00 · 2 Holly Street, Sheffield, S1 2GT
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 32-34 Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF · creamscafe.com
Tapas, Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:30-02:00, Su 11:30-24:00 · Sheffield, S1 2JG · cubanatapasbar.co.uk
Portuguese, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 238 Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TH · lisboapatisserie.co.uk
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 401 Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2PR
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 379 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, S7 1FS · yamasgreekrestaurant.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 359-361 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PF · 7grills.uk
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 7 St Paul's Square, Sheffield, S1 2PT
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 16:00-22:30 · 5 Lees Hall Avenue, Sheffield, S8 9JE · bishopscaribbeansheffield.co.uk
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-00:00; Su 16:00-23:00 · 190D Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1TG · rajazkitchen.com
Jamaican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal · 200 City Road, Sheffield, S2 5HP
Pie, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-14:30 · 382-384 South Road, Sheffield, S6 3TF
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 11:00-22:00 · 8 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, S1 4JB
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Airports
Netherthorpe Airfield 10 mi to the centre
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, ENG, GB
Wentworth Private Airstrip 4.1 mi to the centre
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, ENG, GB
Where to stay
Forge Island, Bridge St, Rotherham S60 1QJ, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Aldwarke Rd, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6BU, United Kingdom · coshu.top
2-4 Canklow Rd, Rotherham S60 2JB, United Kingdom · dustieshotel.com
The Crofts, Snail Hill, Rotherham S60 2BZ, United Kingdom · georgewrighthotel.com
Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2TY, United Kingdom · greeneking.co.uk
Britannia Way, Catcliffe, Sheffield S60 5BD, United Kingdom · all.accor.com
Bawtry Rd, Rotherham S65 3JB, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Sheffield Rd, Sheffield S9 2YL, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
W Bawtry Rd, Rotherham S60 2XL, United Kingdom · ihg.com
8 Main St, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TL, United Kingdom · greeneking.co.uk
Taylors Ln, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6EE, United Kingdom · fitzwilliamarmshotel.co.uk
299 Barrow Rd, Sheffield S9 1JQ, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Maple Ct, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5GR, United Kingdom · marriott.com
102-104 Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2BG, United Kingdom · thecarltonparkhotel.com
Rotherham S61 1SZ, United Kingdom
97 Gerard Rd, Rotherham S60 2PN, United Kingdom · netherleighguesthouse.co.uk
9 Princes St, Rotherham S60 1HX, United Kingdom
Wortley Rd, Kimberworth, Rotherham S61 1QN, United Kingdom
163 College Rd, Masbrough St, Rotherham S60 1JA, United Kingdom
53 Moorgate Rd, Rotherham S60 2AY, United Kingdom
29 St Ann's Rd, Rotherham S65 1PF, United Kingdom
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Netherthorpe Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rotherham, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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