Clifton Park and Museum facts for kids
Clifton Park Museum
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| Established | 1891 |
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| Location | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Owner | Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham |
Clifton Park and Museum is a fantastic place in Rotherham, England. It's a big park and a cool museum all in one! The museum is inside a beautiful old building called Clifton House. This house is a very important historical building, protected by law.
Clifton Park itself is a popular spot for visitors. It has lots of fun things to do, like a skate park and play areas for kids. It's also a special historical park.
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Discovering Clifton Park Museum
Clifton Park Museum is a great place to learn about local history. It has many interesting things to see. The museum closed in 2003 for a big makeover. It got new displays and better facilities for everyone.
The museum reopened in January 2005. The makeover cost about £3 million. This money helped fix the roof, heating, and windows. They also added a lift so everyone can easily move around. The inside of the museum was painted to look just like it did in the 1700s.
York and Lancaster Regimental Museum
Inside Clifton Park Museum, you'll find another museum! This is the York and Lancaster Regimental Museum. It tells the story of a famous army group called the York and Lancaster Regiment.
You can see uniforms, equipment, and old guns from different times in history. It's like stepping back in time to see what soldiers wore and used.
What Can You See?
The museum has many different collections. You can explore:
- Local history, including how people lived and worked.
- Archaeology, with ancient items found in the area.
- Natural sciences, showing animals and plants.
- Coins and medals from different times.
- Beautiful art and decorative items.
One special item is Nelson, a stuffed Cape Lion. The museum is also famous for its amazing collection of Rockingham Pottery. This pottery was made locally and is very special. You can even see a rare porcelain 'Rhinoceros Vase'.
Exploring Clifton Park
Clifton Park is a historic park that opened on June 25, 1891. The Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VII, opened it. Over the years, the park has changed a lot. New paths and entrances were added.
A special beech tree was planted in the 1830s for Queen Victoria's coronation. In 1900, the main entrance was built. The Cenotaph, a war memorial, was added in 1922. The peaceful Memorial Gardens were created in 1948.
Between 2009 and 2011, the park got a big upgrade. New features like a water play area were added. A new walled garden was built, and different groups now look after its plots. The memorial garden has lovely flowers and a fountain. This fountain has the names of local heroes who won the Victoria Cross. The rock garden has a waterfall and ponds.
Park Facilities and Fun
Clifton Park has so many things to do for all ages! Besides the museum, you can enjoy:
- A fun landtrain ride.
- Children's play areas.
- Mini golf and crazy golf.
- A sand pit and a wet splash area.
- A beautiful rock garden.
- A peaceful memorial garden.
- A cool skate park.
- A fun park with rides.
- A bowling green and tennis courts.
- Great spots for picnicking.
- Lots of paths for walking.
- A bandstand for music events.
Every Saturday morning, a Parkrun event takes place in the park. It's a great way to get active!
Images for kids
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1758 soldier's uniform in the York and Lancaster Regimental Museum
