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Clifton Park Museum

Clifton Ln., S65 2AA, England
44-1709-823-635
Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Rotherham
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Traveller Description: Clifton Park Museum was built by the walker family, back in 1780 or roundabouts, from the fortune they amassed making and selling cannons to the... more »
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sheffield
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

went her with granddaughter a couple of months ago and was suprised to see it hadnt changed all that much,there is of course new things but some things never change

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Rotherham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Have taken my grandchildren of varying ages to the museum and they have all loved it, especially the Lion and Bear

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Great museum with good facilities and its doesn't cost a penny...been more than a few times and its always worth a future visit

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Having visited this museum many many times as a child, teenager and now amiddle aged adult, I feel there has been too much alteration completed on the overall museum. It just doesn't have the same feel to it anymore. Others may say that it needed the change but too much has been removed to make way for what seems 'new'... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Visited last week and was pleasantly surprised. The layout was good with plenty of interest for all ages. Had coffee half way and after we had a walk outside to look at the walled garden (which I am sure will be very colourful in summer) we returned to the cafe for lunch all good. If you live in Rotherham I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Been a while since my last visit but never had a bad one yet. Always something different and plenty to keep kids amused, park is just outside so you can picnic on a nice day, some of my happiest childhood days out spent here, and for free! Wonder if the lions still there?

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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Built in 1793 for the Walker family, local industrialists who supplied cannons for HMS Victory, the former Clifton House is Grade II* listed and retains most of its original architectural features - including some nice Derbyshire marble fireplaces. In the tradition of the old style museum, it still has its well defined sections on geology, archaeology and natural history -... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Small and intimate little cafe which is run by staff and learning disability volunteers. Well worth patronising, the scones and cakes are fabulous

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yorkshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

If you are visiting the park then its worth walking up to the museum, it is only small but ok to pass a bit of time on with the kids.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011 via mobile

Quite interesting worth a look but quite small, half an hour at best to get around it

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