Opening times
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 6th May 2024 (May Day).
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 6th May 2024 (May Day).
Water Splash: Closed
Our water splash closed for winter. 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
Garden Building and Sports
The garden building is closed for winter.
The bowling greens are now closed for winter.
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)
Fun Park
For opening times of the fun park please check the amusement operator's website www.cliftonparkrotherham.co.uk
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.
You can search the archive catalogue online here.