Dinnington

Dinnington is a town in Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It is close to the border with Nottinghamshire and is part of the civil parish of Dinnington St John's.https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/ The town is one of the largest in the south of the borough.

 History 
Dinnington was a small farming village for many years. It grew quickly in the early 1900s when coal mining began in the area.https://www.pastscape.org.uk/ Dinnington Main Colliery opened in 1905 and brought new houses, shops and services to the town. The colliery closed in 1992.

After the mine closed, the town saw new housing and business parks built on former industrial land.

 Community 
Dinnington has shops, schools, parks and community facilities. The town centre includes supermarkets, small businesses and places to eat. A weekly market takes place in the town.

Local services include:
 schools such as Dinnington High School  
 parks and playing fields  

 Transport 
Dinnington is close to the A57 and the M1, giving access to Rotherham, Sheffield and Worksop. Bus services link the town to other parts of South Yorkshire.

 Nearby places 
 Rotherham
 Sheffield
 Worksop

 References 

Category:Towns in South Yorkshire
Category:Rotherham