Clifton park

Clifton Park is a public park in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. It is close to the town centre and is one of the best-known parks in the borough. The park includes gardens, open spaces, a museum and play areas.

 History 
The land for the park was once part of the Clifton House estate. In 1891 the grounds were opened to the public as Clifton Park.https://cliftonparkrotherham.co.uk/history The park has been changed and improved many times since then.

 Features 
Clifton Park has:
 large gardens and lawns  
 a children’s play area  
 a water splash area  
 a fun park with rides  
 tennis courts and sports areas  
 a bandstand  
 walking paths and open green space  

 Clifton Park Museum 
Clifton Park Museum is inside the old Clifton House. It shows history from Rotherham and South Yorkshire, including local industry, archaeology and the famous Roman “Rotherham alabaster” collections.https://cliftonparkmuseum.com/

 Events 
The park is used for events such as fairs, music shows, outdoor cinema and community activities in the summer months.https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/events

 Related pages 
 Rotherham
 South Yorkshire
 Clifton Park Museum

 References 

Category:Rotherham
Category:Parks in England
Category:Tourist attractions in South Yorkshire