New homes in Rotherham

Live the life

Whether you’re exploring museums, taking the kids to the park or shopping in the town centre, Rotherham is an exciting place to live with plenty to see and do in the local area. If you’re looking to settle in South Yorkshire within easy reach of Sheffield, Doncaster and beyond, a new home in Rotherham could be the right choice for you and your family.

Things to see and do

If you enjoy a spot of retail therapy, there are lots of places to go shopping in Rotherham from high street stores at Parkgate Shopping to the Meadowhall Shopping Centre out of town. Sheffield is also a major shopping destination, just a short train journey away.

Rotherham is home to many historic and cultural sites, including Rotherham Minster, South Yorkshire Transport Museum and Clifton Park Museum. If you’re moving to the area with children, they’ll love visiting the hands-on Magna Science Adventure Centre and exploring Clifton Park.

If you’re in need of fresh air and exercise, the Peak District National Park is only a short drive away from Rotherham where you can go cycling or hiking surrounded by beautiful scenery. Woolley Woods and Wincobank Hill are also worth a visit for relaxing strolls with the family.

For sports fans, New York Stadium is home to Rotherham United F.C., while Clifton Lane Sports Ground hosts the Rotherham Titans’ home rugby matches. If you enjoy a relaxing round of golf on a weekend, The Grange Golf Club and Rotherham Golf Club are both nearby.

The Civic Theatre and Arts Centre hosts performances throughout the year, while neighbouring Sheffield is home to The Crucible.

Education

If you’re moving to Rotherham with children, it’s worth knowing which schools are considered the best in the local area. Thurcroft Infant School, St Alban’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, Wickersley School and Sports College and St Bernard’s Catholic High School are all rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, while further education is on offer at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.

For older children who want to study for a degree, University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University are nearby.

Getting to Rotherham

Rotherham is well-connected by both road and rail, being located close to the M1 and M18 and with regular train services from Rotherham Central Station.

To get to Rotherham from Sheffield, the journey takes just over 10 minutes by train or 20 minutes by car, while Doncaster is a 25 minute train journey away or 30 minutes by car. Leeds is only 40 minutes away by car or one hour by train.

Travelling from further afield, Rotherham is one hour 10 minutes away from Manchester by car or train, and less than a one hour drive from both York and Nottingham. If you’re going to London, the journey by train takes two hours 25 minutes with one change in Doncaster.

When it’s time to go on holiday, Doncaster Sheffield Airport is conveniently only a 30 minute drive away.