Clifton park
| Clifton Park | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Area | 48 acres |
| Operated by | Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council |
| Open | All year |
Clifton Park is a public park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is close to the town centre and is one of the best-known parks in the borough.[1] The park includes gardens, open spaces, a museum and play areas.
History
The land for the park was once part of the Clifton House estate. In 1891 the grounds were opened to the public as Clifton Park.[2] The park has been changed and improved many times since then.
Features
Clifton Park has:
- large gardens and lawns
- a children’s play area
- a water splash area
- a fun park with rides
- tennis courts and sports areas
- a bandstand
- walking paths and open green space
Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Park Museum is inside the old Clifton House. It shows history from Rotherham and South Yorkshire, including local industry, archaeology and the famous Roman “Rotherham alabaster” collections.[3]
Events
The park is used for events such as fairs, music shows, outdoor cinema and community activities in the summer months.[4]
Related pages
References
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ https://cliftonparkrotherham.co.uk/history
- ↑ https://cliftonparkmuseum.com/
- ↑ https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/events