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The History of Forge Island Rotherham

Rotherham Minster, Church Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1PD

  • 11 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A walk by the River Don that follows a trail around Forge Island .This was the beating heart of Rotherham during the industrial revolution and beyond

Learn how forge island was created, listen to stories of events that happened there and follow a trail that starts at the heart of steel, wanders over Bailey bridge and takes in views of the River Don, Rotherham Minster and the waterway of locks hidden from public view.

Timings

Friday 11 September:
14.00-15.00

Location & directions

Rotherham Minster, Church Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1PD

Directions:
The tour starts at the Heart of Steel a sculpture on Church street, Rotherham
Contact on day:
Tracy Maher
Telephone number:
+447853659431

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
book on by emailing : [email protected]
Booking contact name:
Tracy Maher
Booking telephone number:
+447853659431
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
11 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2026 01:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tour takes place in the town centre, please wear appropriate footwear as there are uneven pavements, care should be taken to avoid slips, trips and falls. All participants taking part do so knowing the risks involved. Disabled parking is in Forge island car park which is pay and display. There is also parking at the town hall. Disabled toilets can be found at Rotherham interchange /Riverside place/ centenary Market

Additional information

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s)

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