Rother Valley Country Park
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Sheffield
What it’s like
Lakeside country park with seasonal petting farm, play area and cafes - free entry, paid parking, near Sheffield.
Rother Valley Country Park (S26 5PQ) is a big lakeside day out between Sheffield and Worksop - walks, play area, seasonal Station Farm petting animals, miniature train, cafes and water sports.
Park entry is free; pay for parking and individual activities. Station Farm (lambs, goats, llamas, alpacas) usually opens summer weekends and school holidays - check rvcp.co.uk before you go. About 20-30 minutes from Sheffield via the A57.
Combine with the activity centre if you want boats or bikes. Dogs welcome on leads in most areas (not in the farm or fenced play).
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Rother Valley Country Park cost?
It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's parking on site.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Close to Rotherham's border with Sheffield and Derbyshire. Address: Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, Wales Bar, Sheffield, S26 5PQ (note: postcode takes sat navs 1 mile away). By road: follow brown signs from Junction 31 M1, take A57 towards Sheffield, at roundabout take A618 towards Clowne, Mansfield and Wales Bar, follow A618 straight on at traffic lights, go down the hill and turn right into the park entrance drive. By bus: nearest stops are at least a mile walk; X5 from Sheffield Bus Station to Delves Lane, Wales Bar; 21 bus to Harthill from Rotherham Interchange; 30 bus to Crystal Peaks drops at Eckington Road, Beighton. By Supertram: Blue route to Halfway, exit at Waterthorpe stop, signposted by blue public rights of way signs approx 1 mile to the park.
Also on site
18th-century mill
Used as a conferencing/classroom space for corporate events.
Cycle Hire Centre
Bike hire centre, well-equipped, open 10am-5pm, closed in winter.
The Stables Cafe
Cafe located in the Park Courtyard, open 9:30am-4pm, hot food until 3pm, limited indoor seating.
The Waterfront Cafe
Cafe open Monday to Sunday, 9am-5pm.
The Waterfront Events Venue
Events venue operating on an event-by-event basis.
Water Sports & Activity Centre
Located on the Main Lake, offers canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, rafting, and hire of pedal boats, rowing boats, sailing boats and canoes for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people.
Experiences
Aqua Park
Archery
Archery sessions with instructors.
Cable Ski
Coarse Fishing
Fishing allowed on Northern Lake and Nethermoor Lake and part of the River Rother. Tickets purchased in the cafe or through a ranger; rod licence required, max 2 rods per person.
Areas to explore
Art & Craft Units
Craft Centre with independent traders including Ruby and Sophia's Dog Bakery, Gelenn's Honey Bees, Shire Archery, and The Yarn Badger.
Jet Ski Lake
Members only, home of the Sheffield and District Jetski Club.
Mountain Bike Trails
Blue and Red mountain bike trail routes, plus the Green cycle route, a flat 5K route around the two main lakes. Maintained and developed by Rother Valley Riders.
Nature & Wildlife Reserve
Play Area
Small free play area located in the northern part of the park, as well as one at the new Waterfront Cafe. Dogs not allowed within the fenced children's play area.
Rides
Miniature Train
Rides alongside the lake, taking in ducks and swans.
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