Welcome to Eastwood

Eastwood is a small town located in the metropolitan borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The town is situated on the eastern side of the River Don and is bordered by the towns of Rotherham, Swinton, and Mexborough. Eastwood has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was known as Estwude. The town has undergone significant changes over the years, with the most notable being the construction of the Eastwood Trading Estate in the 1960s, which brought new businesses and employment opportunities to the area.

Eastwood is a vibrant town with a diverse community. The town has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The town is also home to several schools, including Eastwood Primary School and Eastwood Comprehensive School, which provide education to children of all ages. The town is well-connected to other parts of South Yorkshire, with regular bus services and easy access to the M1 motorway.

Despite its small size, Eastwood has a lot to offer. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the River Don and the nearby Dearne Valley. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with several trails and paths to explore. Eastwood is also home to several parks and green spaces, including Eastwood Park and the nearby Clifton Park, which offer a range of recreational activities for all ages. Overall, Eastwood is a charming town with a rich history and a bright future.

Local Weather

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Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 5.9°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Coleridge Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Tankard	Coleridge Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1LW 01709828988 School Website
East Dene Primary Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ian Tankard	Doncaster Road East Dene Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2DF 01709512202 School Website
Clifton Community School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Leng	Middle Lane Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2SN 1709515005
Eastwood Village Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kirsty Beresford	Eldon Road Eastwood Village Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1RD 01709374425 School Website
St Ann's Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Lee Rowan	St Leonard's Road Eastwood Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 1PD 1709828298 School Website
Rotherham Opportunities College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Dr Perdita Mousley	Myplace Rotherham St Ann's Road Rotherham S65 1PH 1709242585 School Website
Badsley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Windle	Badsley Moor Lane Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2QS 01709828665 School Website
The Arnold Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Ms Lynsey Hadfield	Goldsmith Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2LY 01709828983 School Website
High Greave Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joel Breedon	High Greave Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3LZ 1709850201 School Website
High Greave Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Taylor	High Greave Road East Herringthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3LZ 1709850201 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 1.02 Miles

Swinton (South Yorkshire) Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP 3.26 Miles

Meadowhall Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ 3.38 Miles

Mexborough Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ 4.26 Miles

Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 4.71 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Prime 4 Minibuses 01709 636364 25 Bowen Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1LH 0.22 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01709 919191 153 Masbrough Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1HW 0.70 Miles
At Your Service Taxis 07748 926419 18 Durham Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6FL 0.99 Miles
Ma Travel 07853 114146 1 Nabeel Ct, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2PL 1.03 Miles
Millennium Taxis 01709 382838 18 Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1AJ 1.03 Miles
A1 Taxis 01709 555555 18 Domine Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QA 1.03 Miles
S K K Cars Ltd 01709 377773 Unit 5, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2DS 1.05 Miles
Airport Express 07791 522219 17A Broad Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6DX 1.10 Miles
Roundabout Travel 01709 364384 Bankside/14 Brunswick Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2RH 1.20 Miles
Minibus Direct Travel 01709 363611 75 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3PU 1.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Garden Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranworth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwood View Ex Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwood Trading Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottenham Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Far Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
353 Doncaster Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
12 Burns Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lindley Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Anns Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Lane Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Badsley Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
111 Herringthorpe Valley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Shakespeare Road Surgery 01709 830730	50 Shakespeare Road Eastwood Rotherham S65 1QY
York Road Surgery 01709 836290	The Surgery York Road Rotherham S65 1PW
Rotherham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Effingham Street Rotherham S65 1BL
Rotherham Leisure Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Effingham Street Rotherham S65 1BL
Ridgeway Medical Centre	14 Ridgeway Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3PG

Local Stores

Worry Goose Lane
1-3 Worry Goose Lane
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 4AA
01709 541816
Store Website
1.77 miles

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SPAR Rawmarsh Service Station
Rawmarsh Service Station
Dale Road
Sheffield
S62 7BY
01709710965
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rotherham Parkgate Vets4pets
Unit 1A, Parkgate Shopping Centre Parkgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1TG 01709 780174 scott.munroe@vets4pets.com 0.64 miles
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A Crooks &Amp; Partners Veterinary Surgeons - Rotherham
Easeholm Lodge 240 Wellgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2PA 01709 373337 crooks.roth@cvsvets.com Website 0.81 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
39 Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2AD 01709 377241 rotherham@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.02 miles
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The Pet Vet Rotherham
158 Doncaster Road Dalton Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3EW 01709 854333 rotherham@thepetvet.co.uk Website 1.07 miles
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Rotherham Vets4pets
Unit 1 The Belvedere Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2AY 01709 369 808 rotherham@vets4pets.com Website 1.20 miles
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Hird And Partners Sheffield Llp
Howarth Lane Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4NB 01709 911900 sheffieldequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk Website 2.24 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 8.25 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 8.73 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 8.85 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Rivelin Valley
Lovely Walk By The Water, Long Track And Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Play In The Water Rivelin Valley Conservation Group Parking Lot Rails Rd Sheffield S6 6GF 10.12 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 10.47 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 11.29 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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