Historic houses · East Midlands
Great Gatehouse
In or near Stainton.
Great Gatehouse — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kiveton Park · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Great Gatehouse is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Roche Abbey features the extensive ruins of a small Cistercian abbey set in a dramatic valley. Visitors can explore the remains of the early Gothic church and the well-preserved ground plan of the monastery, which was founded in 1147. The site also offers picturesque views and opportunities for picnicking by the stream.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roche Abbey Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Gatehouse is a historic house located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its architectural significance and historical context. The structure's design reflects the region's heritage and contributes to its status as a listed building.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4032, -1.1855
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Maltby
- Postcode
- S66 8NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Kiveton Park — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours from 13 June - Winter 2026
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/674512510 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Gatehouse?
- Great Gatehouse is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S66 8NW), in the parish of Maltby.
- What is Great Gatehouse?
- Great Gatehouse — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Gatehouse?
- The nearest railway station is Kiveton Park, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S66 8NW.
- Is Great Gatehouse a protected site?
- Yes — Great Gatehouse is part of the Roche Abbey Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Great Gatehouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode S66 8NW. It sits within the Rother Valley parliamentary constituency.