Gardens · East Midlands
Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey
In or near Stainton.
Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey — registered park or garden in Maltby, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Kiveton Park · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey is a place of interest in the East Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Rother Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kiveton Park, about 8.1 km away. Postcode area S66.
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Official information
Roche Abbey is the site of a former Cistercian monastery founded in 1147, known for its early Gothic church ruins and a well-preserved ground plan. Visitors can explore the dramatic valley setting and the remains of the abbey, including the transept walls and the gatehouse.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roche Abbey Woodlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey, located in Maltby, the East Midlands, is a Grade II* listed park and garden. It features designated SSSI status for the Roche Abbey Woodlands, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4014, -1.1825
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Maltby
- Postcode
- S66 8NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rother Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Kiveton Park — 8.1 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours from 13 June - Winter 2026
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q65956788 (CC0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey?
- Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S66 8NW), in the parish of Maltby.
- What is Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey?
- Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey — registered park or garden in Maltby, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Kiveton Park, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S66 8NW.
- Is Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey a listed building?
- Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey is officially recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden listed.
- Is Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey is part of the Roche Abbey Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sandbeck Park and Roche Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode S66 8NW. It sits within the Rother Valley parliamentary constituency.