Opening times

Front of Clifton Museum

Park

The park is open all day every day. The car park is open from 7am and closes at 7pm.

Museum

April to September

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

October to March

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

The Museum is also open on a Monday during Rotherham school holidays. Closed May Day. (2nd May 2022).

Family enjoying meal with mum holding baby

Walker Café

Come along to the Walker Café and enjoy a selection of freshly prepared breakfast and light lunch options. The café provides a relaxing place to meet family and friends where you can enjoy a tasty cake and a nice cup of freshly ground coffee.

Food and drinks purchased from the Café can be enjoyed on the outside terrace where you can take in the wonderful views of the park, or you can head to our inside seating area.

Card payment preferred.

Opening times

April to September

Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm
Saturday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Sunday 10am to 3.30pm

October to March

Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 10am to 3.30pm
Saturday, 8.30am to 3.30pm

Hot food is served until 15 minutes before closing.

The Walker Café is also open on a Monday during Rotherham school holidays. Closed May Day (2nd May 2022).

Water Splash: Closed

Our water splash closed for winter and will reopen in spring 2023. Follow Rotherham Parks on Facebook for up to date information

If you would like to further information relating to the water splash please email your enquiry to hireclifton@rotherham.gov.uk

Children playing in the water splash

Close up of bowling balls on the green

Garden Building and Sports

The garden building is closed for winter and will reopen spring 2023.

The bowling greens are now closed for winter and will reopen spring 2023.

The basket ball court is open- no booking necessary, guidance on use available at the gate.

The tennis courts are open. To book a tennis court, please visit: Play tennis in Rotherham with Premier Tennis (tennisrotherham.com)

Man, and child on fairground ride

Fun Park

For opening times of the fun park please check the amusement operator's website

Archives and Local Studies Opening Hours

The Archive and Local Studies Search Room is located inside Clifton Park Museum.

We are currently open as follows:

  • Wednesday - 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday - 10am to 4pm
  • Friday - 10am to 4pm
  • Every other Saturday - 10am to 3.30pm. Please note, we close for lunch on Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1pm
  • Closed on Bank Holidays

If you wish to visit us, it is advisable to book an appointment at least a week in advance. This enables us to make sure the relevant resources are got out ready for you. To make an appointment or to find out more, please complete the enquiry form.

Search the archive catalogue online

Collection of archived items