Town or village· Postcode S61
Thorpe Hesley
South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · population 4,439
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Days out & attractions in Thorpe Hesley
Days out around Thorpe Hesley – lakes, viewpoints, nature reserves, theme parks and more, including 6 in Thorpe Hesley itself. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🏞️ Lakes & lochs
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🌄 Viewpoints
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🌿 Nature reserves
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🎢 Theme parks
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🏛️ Museums
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Eastwood · 1.9 miles
Waddington Way, Rotherham S65 3SH
Clifton Park Museum
Clifton · 2.5 miles
Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AA
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-17:00
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar · 3.1 miles
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🌳 Parks & gardens
Pottery Pond
Norton · 2.5 miles
A small park and wooded area featuring a small duck pond and an old Pottery Kiln, which are all that remain of the old pottery business, which was made famous by the Marquis of Rockingham. The park is a popular outing spot for families and dog-walkers.
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
Jesus College Rotherham Doorway
Canklow · 3.1 miles
Located adjacent to the pathway and the former bowling green.
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🏺 Archaeological sites
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📸 Landmarks & sights
Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth · 1.9 miles
The sheer scale of Wentworth Woodhouse makes it a notable example of a British country house, set within a 180-acre park on the outskirts of the village of Wentworth in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The house holds a Grade I listing from Historic England and comprises more than 300 rooms across 250,000 sq ft of floor space, of which around 124,600 sq ft are designated as living area. Its extensive estate once stretched to 15,000 acres, and the surrounding parkland remains a prominent feature of the site. Construction began in 1725 when Thomas Watson-Wentworth, later Lord Malton, replaced an earlier Jacobean building with an English Baroque western range. The project was later expanded under his son, the 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, who employed Henry Flitcroft to create the grand east front that faces the park. Subsequent alterations were made by John Carr of York and James “Athenian” Stuart in the 1770s, adding an extra storey, porticoes and decorative panels. Ownership passed to the Fitzwilliam family in the 18th century and remained with the last earl until 1989; the property is now held by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, which is overseeing ongoing restoration. A royal visit in July 1912 saw King George V and Queen Mary stay at the house for four days. As a listed landmark, the house and its park are recognised for their architectural and historic significance, and the trust provides information for those wishing to view the site.
Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA
Wentworth Garden Centre
Wentworth · 1.9 miles
Hague Lane, Rotherham S62 7TF
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🛝 Playgrounds
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Thorpe Hesley.
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