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About Rotherham - Places of interest

Rotherham offers a wide choice of visitor attractions plus accommodation to suit all budgets. One of Yorkshire's finest medieval churches – All Saints Minister – provides a dramatic 15 th century backdrop to the town's shopping centre, where you can also find numerous museums and galleries or hop on a canal boat for a relaxing ride on Rotherham's picturesque waterways.

A little further afield, explore the splendid Cistercian Roche Abbey , which has remains dating from the 12 th century or the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre where exotic animals and insects are on display.

For an unforgettable interactive experience look no further than Magna , the UK's first science adventure centre, where you can enjoy a hands-on exploration of the four elements, earth, air, fire and water.

 

Back in the great outdoors, savour the delights of the Rother Valley Country Park , a blend of conservation and recreation where wildlife thrives and leisure-lovers can enjoy watersports, golf and six miles of cycleways.

 



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