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Towns & cities · East Midlands

Scholes

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Scholes — village in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Scholes, towns & cities in East Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Rotherham Central · 4.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Scholes in the East Midlands, the nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, which is 4 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Scholes is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Address: S61. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.4548°, -1.4066°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Scholes is a small village in the Rotherham borough of South Yorkshire, England, near the southern boundary of Wentworth Woodhouse, formerly the family seat of the Earls Fitzwilliam. The village is the location of Keppel's Column. Scholes Coppice contains several archaeological features, including Caesar's Camp, an Iron Age fort, regarded as one of the best examples of its kind in South Yorkshire.

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Coordinates
53.4548, -1.4066
District
Rotherham
Parish
Rotherham, unparished area
Postcode
S61
Parliamentary constituency
Rotherham
Nearest railway station
Rotherham Central4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Scholes is a village located in the East Midlands region of the UK. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

Things to see in Scholes

140 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Scholes

Birley Old Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Birley Old Hall

Birley Old Hall — Grade II listed house in Ecclesfield, Sheffield, UK.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Blackburn Meadows📷 5

Parks · East Midlands

Blackburn Meadows

Blackburn Meadows — Area of land inside the Sheffield city at Tinsley.

Free🐕👶
Burrowlee House📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Burrowlee House

Burrowlee House — house in Sheffield, UK.

👶
Church of St. Mary, Ecclesfield📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of St. Mary, Ecclesfield

Church of St. Mary, Ecclesfield — Grade I listed church in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade Istmarysecclesfield.org.uk
Concord Park📷 4

Parks · East Midlands

Concord Park

Concord Park — park in Sheffield, England.

Free🐕👶
The Travellers Inn - geograph.org.uk - 3007802📷 4

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Cowley Lane

Cowley Lane is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dial House📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Dial House

Dial House — house in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

👶
Doric Temple📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Doric Temple

Doric Temple is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old Wayside Cross in St Mary's Church, Ecclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 7807815📷 5

Cemeteries · East Midlands

Ecclesfield Cemetery

Ecclesfield Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Trans Pennine Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3081540📷 3

Cemeteries · East Midlands

Ecclesfield Jewish Cemetery

Ecclesfield Jewish Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ecclesfield Priory📷 3

Abbeys & priories · East Midlands

Ecclesfield Priory

Ecclesfield Priory — former monastery in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

👶stmarysecclesfield.org.uk
Two pubs and four recycling bins in Ecclesfield - geograph.org.uk - 379251📷 3

Theatres · East Midlands

EPPiC Theatre

EPPiC Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Firth Park📷 3

Country parks · East Midlands

Firth Park

Firth Park — park in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free🐕👶
Greno Woods📷 3

Wildlife reserves · East Midlands

Greno Woods

Greno Woods — woodland in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire, England.

Free🐕wildsheffield.com
Grenoside War Memorial📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Grenoside War Memorial

Grenoside War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hillsborough Park📷 5

Country parks · East Midlands

Hillsborough Park

Hillsborough Park — sports venue in the UK.

Free🐕👶
Hillsborough Stadium📷 5

Stadiums · East Midlands

Hillsborough Stadium

Hillsborough Stadium — stadium in Sheffield, England.

swfc.co.uk
Keppel's Column📷 3

Follies · East Midlands

Keppel's Column

Keppel's Column — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Little Matlock Rolling Mill📷 3

Mills · East Midlands

Little Matlock Rolling Mill

Little Matlock Rolling Mill — rolling mill in Bradfield, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Longley Park📷 3

Country parks · East Midlands

Longley Park

Longley Park — public park in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Free🐕👶
Loxley House📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Loxley House

Loxley House — house in United Kingdom.

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Service station on the A6109 - geograph.org.uk - 2808834📷 4

Cemeteries · East Midlands

Masbrough Cemetery

Masbrough Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Onesacre Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East Midlands

Onesacre Hall

Onesacre Hall — house in Bradfield, Sheffield, England, UK.

👶thegreatbritainguide.com
Owlerton Stadium📷 3

Stadiums · East Midlands

Owlerton Stadium

Owlerton Stadium — sports stadium in Sheffield.

Freeowlertonstadium.co.uk

Nearby

Rotherham Roundwalk Sign at Middle Common - geograph.org.uk - 4198429📷 5

Vineyards · East Midlands

Caesar's Camp, Scholes Coppice

Caesar's Camp, Scholes Coppice — a UK vineyard in england east midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Keppel's Column📷 3

Follies · East Midlands

Keppel's Column

Keppel's Column — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Approaching Thorpe Hesley - geograph.org.uk - 139021📷 3

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Bridge and weir at west end of Morley Pond

Bridge and weir at west end of Morley Pond — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Footpath near the mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 2597022📷 4

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Morley Bridge

Morley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Disused railway track bed - geograph.org.uk - 332175📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Morris

Morris — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Doric Temple📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Doric Temple

Doric Temple is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Scholes

Places to stay

The Barrel, Lane End, Chapeltown - geograph.org.uk - 5626853📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Staindrop Lodge Hotel

Staindrop Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england east midlands.

Freestaindroplodge.co.uk
Path by Blonk Street - geograph.org.uk - 7048211📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

Best Western Sheffield City

Best Western Sheffield City — a hotel in england east midlands.

Freebestwesternsheffieldcity.com
Methodist New Connection Chapel, 1828 - geograph.org.uk - 7565083📷 7

Hotels · East Midlands

Hampton by Hilton

Hampton by Hilton — a hotel in england east midlands.

hilton.com
Ebenezer Elliott's blue plaque at Upperthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 7171219📷 5

Hostels · East Midlands

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel

Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in england east midlands.

Parkland Trail in Stainborough Park - geograph.org.uk - 3661659📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Greensprings Touring Park

Greensprings Touring Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.

ukparks.com
Bramall Lane, south side - geograph.org.uk - 2650018📷 5

Hotels · East Midlands

DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City

DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City — a hotel in england east midlands. Brand: DoubleTree.

hilton.com

Places to eat & drink

Darnall - District Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 2720469📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Ball Public House

The Ball Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Farfield Inn, Neepsend - geograph.org.uk - 2372284📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Owl Public House

The Owl Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

"The Fat Cat", Alma Street, Kelham Island - geograph.org.uk - 6024356📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kelham Island Tavern

Kelham Island Tavern in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Castle House, Angel Street, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 6986948📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

1 and 3, Market Place

1 and 3, Market Place in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

York Street, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 5690816📷 7

Cafés · East Midlands

Builder's Brew

Builder's Brew — a café in england east midlands.

Freebuildersbrewcafe.com
"The Old Queen's Head", Pond Hill, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 5243103📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Old Queen's Head

Old Queen's Head in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

wjspubgroup.com

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Eye📷 5

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Eye — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.

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Marholm📷 5

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Marholm

Marholm — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.

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Thornhaugh📷 5

Towns & cities · East Midlands

Thornhaugh

Thornhaugh — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.

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AusterfieldFlagship📷 4

Towns & cities · East Midlands

Austerfield

Austerfield — village and civil parish in South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free🐕👶spanglefish.com

Frequently asked questions

Where is Scholes?
Scholes is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S61), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.
What is Scholes?
Scholes — village in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Scholes?
The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S61.
Is Scholes free to visit?
Yes, Scholes is free to enter.
How do I get to Scholes?
The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S61.