Local Interests and Places
Interesting places and attractions around Todwick.
To demonstrate the positive impact of Nature Therapy on well-being and healthcare, Winthrop
Park, Wickersley has been created. This former contaminated Sewage Treatment Works was an
environmental black-spot, and following months of hard work and bio-environmental recovery this
site (now known as Winthrop Park) was opened for free public access in August 2005. Recently
hailed as a blueprint and world class example of bio-diversity and Nature Therapy.
The 2008 season opens on 1st April and ends 31st October. Winthrop Park is open each week day
11:00 am to 3:00 pm, and on Sundays 10:30 am to 4:00 pm (subject to weather). NB CLOSED on Saturdays.
Please telephone to check openings on Bank Holidays.
The facilities have been specifically designed with the elderly and disabled adults in mind, and
the gardens are split in to areas of specific interest to stimulate all the sensors. There is no
entry fee, but visitors are required to sign-in and observe the requirements of admittance. Group
visits must be pre-booked in advance. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Children must be accompanied
at all times and supervised. A no-smoking policy operates on the premises and grounds.
- Disabled access to all areas
- Coffee Shop
- Disabled Toilets
- Plants, gift shop, and Nature Therapy products available for purchase
Please note that car-parking is limited, and priority is given to disabled drivers.
Contact: Carole Bowser, e-mail: c.bowser@winthroppark.co.uk
Winthrop Park
Second Lane
off Newhall Avenue
Wickersley
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 1EE
Tel: 01709-709335
E-mail: enquiries@winthroppark.co.uk
Web: www.winthroppark.co.uk
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