Welcome to Whiston

Whiston is a small village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the eastern side of the River Rother and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village has a population of around 3,000 people and is known for its friendly community and peaceful atmosphere.

Whiston has a range of amenities including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village also has a community centre which hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year. The village is well connected to the surrounding areas with good transport links to Rotherham, Sheffield, and Doncaster. The village is also close to the M1 motorway which provides easy access to other parts of the country.

Whiston is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The village is located close to the Peak District National Park which is known for its stunning scenery and outdoor activities. The village is also home to Whiston Parish Church which dates back to the 12th century and is a popular attraction for visitors. Overall, Whiston is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Whiston Worry Goose Junior And Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Vanessa Hill	Hall Close Avenue Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4AG 01709541878 School Website
Whiston Junior And Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tina Angell	Saville Road Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4DX 01709828189 School Website
Newman School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Paul Silvester	East Bawtry Road Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 3LX 01709828262 School Website
Sitwell Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kirstey Peart	Grange Road Grange Estate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 3LA 01709531855 School Website
Sitwell Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Dawson	Grange Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 3LA 01709531867 School Website
Dalton Listerdale Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Bint	Beech Avenue Brecks Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3HN 01709543719 School Website
Ellern Mede Moorgate School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Adel El-Shirbini	136 Moorgate Road Rotherham S60 3AZ 2089597774 School Website
St Bernards Catholic High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Kate Crawford	Herringthorpe Valley Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3BE 01709828183 School Website
Herringthorpe Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Kitchen	Chatterton Drive Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2JW 01709828959 School Website
Herringthorpe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Jane Fearnley	Chatterton Drive Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 2JW 1709828168 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 2.74 Miles
23:00 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time
Woodhouse Station Road, Woodhouse, South Yorkshire, S13 7RF 3.55 Miles
22:54 to Worksop Platform:1 On time 23:24 to Sheffield Platform:2 On time 23:41 to Sheffield Platform:2 On time
Meadowhall Meadowhall Road, Meadowhall, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ 4.34 Miles
22:49 to Sheffield Service Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault with the signalling system earlier today 23:05 to Hull Platform:2 On time 23:06 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time
Darnall Station Road, Darnall, South Yorkshire, S9 4JU 4.50 Miles
22:49 to Worksop Platform:2 Estimated:22:52 23:29 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time 23:46 to Sheffield Platform:1 On time
Swinton (South Yorkshire) Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP 5.12 Miles
22:52 to Sheffield Platform:3 On time 23:02 to Sheffield Service Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault with the signalling system earlier today 23:17 to Sheffield Service Delayed This train has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today

Local Taxis

Taxi
A1 Executive 01709 306625 9 Cow Rakes La, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4AF 0.47 Miles
Ascot Cars Ltd 07990 972454 222 Broom Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3NW 0.74 Miles
P D's Private Hire 07751 479989 46 Grange Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3LB 0.98 Miles
Minibus Direct Travel 01709 363611 75 Wickersley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3PU 1.01 Miles
Arkle Mini Bus And Taxi Travel 01709 367763 35 Mile Oak Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 3AW 1.36 Miles
Roundabout Travel 01709 364384 Bankside/14 Brunswick Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2RH 1.51 Miles
Pronto Private Hire 01709 700415 5 Holly Crescent, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 3PL 1.96 Miles
Last Check In Airport Transfers 07870 921576 2 Coquet Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1TU 1.96 Miles
The Arena Taxis 01709 701036 8 Rowena Drive, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 9HT 2.04 Miles
Ma Travel 07853 114146 1 Nabeel Ct, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2PL 2.05 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
54 Greystones Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
7 Cowrakes Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dewhill Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shrogswood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
533 Herringthorpe Valley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sorrel Sykes No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
106 Reresby Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brecks Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Guilthwaite Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bawtry Road Service Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
28 Pleasley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wickersley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marcliff Crescent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
20 Far Field Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Surgery Of Light	Hunger Hill Lane Whiston Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4BD
Stag Medical Centre 01709 364990	The Stag Medical Centre 162 Wickersley Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4JW
Broom Lane Medical Centre 01709 724738	Broom Lane Medical Centre 70 Broom Lane, Broom Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 3EW
Broom Lane Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	70 Broom Lane Rotherham S60 3EW
Rose Court Surgery 01709 703521	Rose Court Surgery 121 Bawtry Road Wickersley Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 2BL

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Thurcroft
SPAR
Units 1-2, 1 Green Arbour Road
Thurcroft
Rotherham
S66 9LA
01709 739398
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Springfield Veterinary Group
125 Bawtry Road Wickersley Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 2BW 01709 532262 wickersley@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.45 miles
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Hird And Partners Sheffield Llp
Howarth Lane Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 4NB 01709 911900 sheffieldequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk Website 1.61 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 1.99 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 2.03 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
39 Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2AD 01709 377241 rotherham@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.20 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 2.53 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 8.36 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.

Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 8.97 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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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 9.32 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.

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 10.54 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

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 10.66 miles There Are Several Parking Spaces And Entrances Around The Valley

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Houndkirk Road
Huge Views Of Sheffield, Chesterfield And Beyond Houndkirk Rd Sheffield S11 7TU 11.37 miles

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