Clifton Park Museum
📍 Clifton Ln, Clifton, Rotherham S65 2AA, UK
About Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Park Museum invites visitors to delve into the fascinating natural and cultural history of Rotherham. Housed within a beautiful 18th-century mansion, this esteemed museum offers a captivating journey through time. It boasts an excellent reputation, holding an impressive Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, highly praised by thousands of visitors.
A Treasure Trove of History and Nature
Inside, guests can explore a diverse and varied collection, showcasing the rich heritage of the area. Exhibits range from intriguing displays on local natural history, including notable stuffed animals like the famous lion, to significant cultural artefacts such as Rockingham pottery. The museum provides an engaging and educational experience for all ages.
More Than Just a Museum
- Explore the charming gardens surrounding the mansion, perfect for a leisurely stroll.
- Relax and refuel at the welcoming café, known for its excellent cakes.
- Benefit from free entry and ample parking, making it an accessible and enjoyable day out.
Visitors frequently commend the friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a truly pleasant and memorable visit. It's a place where there's always more to see and discover than one might expect, even serving as a lovely venue for special occasions.
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📍 Clifton Ln, Clifton, Rotherham S65 2AA, UK
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A super museum focusing on Rotherham. Free entry with plenty of parking. A varied collection from stuffed animals - check out the lion to Rockingham pottery. All very well displayed in an amazing house. Small shop, cafe and toilets in the building. Also worth a visit is the park with many amenities. Staff friendly and chatty and happy to help.
We had our wedding there and it was lovely. The staff where very helpful and friendly
It's been many years since I visited the park, greatly improved. The grounds were very well kept, gorgeous autumn colours. The museum was very good with very knowledgeable guides Really enjoyed it
This was once a great museum. Now it is a playground with few exhibits and diversity at its core. Not for me anymore it has changed for the worse. Best bits are the lower rooms near the exit. Some rooms are empty apart from a few bits
Its still fine but its missing the museam part, there's so much over the years that used to be there, that now isn't, there's also rooms upstairs about woman empowerment, that parts just stupid, its a museum.. they need to get a grip with those rooms and repurpose them.