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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Rotherham

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Rotherham, England

Updated September 18, 2024
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The bridge chapel at Rotherham.

Rotherham, England

The Chapel of Our Lady

This oddly placed 15th-century church is one of only six bridge chapels left in England.
Keppel’s Column, named after Admiral Augustus Keppel.

Rotherham, England

Keppel's Column

An oddly shaped tower built to mark the acquittal of Admiral Keppel in a controversial 1770s case.
The castle before recent refurbishment

Rotherham, England

Boston Castle

This small crenelated building was built by a British aristocrat who supported the American Revolution and may have named it in memory of a pivotal battle.
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Rotherham, England

Steel Henge

This metal installation is a tribute to an ancient megalithic structure and South Yorkshire's steel history.
The furnace between Big Melt shows

Rotherham, England

The Big Melt at Magna

This museum exhibit recreates the spectacular sight of an electric arc furnace in use.
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The Lost Gateway

In the ancient Woolley Woods, an art project promises access to new worlds.
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Whiston Manorial Barn

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Whiston Manorial Barn

In England, a barn-turned-wedding venue dates back to the 13th century.
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