Welcome to Swinton Bridge

Swinton Bridge is a historic bridge located in South Yorkshire, England. It was built in the 18th century and is one of the oldest bridges in the area. The bridge spans the River Don and connects the towns of Swinton and Mexborough. It was originally built to provide a crossing point for the growing number of people and goods travelling between the two towns.

The bridge is made of stone and has three arches. It is an impressive structure that has stood the test of time. Over the years, it has undergone several renovations and repairs to ensure its continued use. Today, it is still an important part of the local infrastructure and is used by thousands of people every day.

Swinton Bridge is not just a functional structure, it is also a piece of local history. It has witnessed many changes over the years, from the growth of industry in the area to the decline of traditional manufacturing. It has also been the site of many important events, such as the annual Swinton Gala, which takes place on the bridge every year. The bridge is a symbol of the resilience and strength of the local community, and it continues to be an important part of the area's heritage.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.5°C

Wind: 7.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Brookfield Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Daisy Dunning	Lime Grove Mexborough S64 8TQ 1709570727
Swinton Queen Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Higginbottom	Queen Street Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8NE 1709570438 School Website
Milton School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Miss Jill Walker	Storey Street Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8QG 1709570246 School Website
Swinton Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr James Graham	East Avenue Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8JW 1709570586
Kilnhurst St Thomas' Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Allard	Meadow View Road Kilnhurst Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 5UA 1709570297 School Website
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Cotton	Broadway Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8HF 1709874418 School Website
Highwoods Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Rust	Highwoods Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9ES 1709583273 School Website
Montagu Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Longley	Park Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9PH 1709302246 School Website
Kilnhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ryan Cousins	Hooton Road Kilnhurst Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 5TA 1709570590 School Website
The Laurel Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Katy Taylor-Clarke	Maple Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9SD 1709302244 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinton (South Yorkshire) Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP 0.42 Miles

Mexborough Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ 0.78 Miles

Bolton-Upon-Dearne Station Road, Bolton-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, S63 8NY 2.28 Miles

Conisbrough Station Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3DX 3.31 Miles

Goldthorpe Off Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, S63 9BS 3.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Burkinshaw Cars 01709 585880 31 Station Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8PP 0.16 Miles
Fona Car 01709 588885 4A Church Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8QA 0.41 Miles
Jay's Private Hire 01709 584264 12 Highfield Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HN 0.78 Miles
Ivanhoe Taxis And Minibuses 01709 589999 76 Highwoods Rd, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9ER 0.84 Miles
Gemini Taxis 01709 581944 10 Paddock Croft, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8XD 0.87 Miles
Budget Airport Transfers 01709 322192 260 Kilnhurst Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5LQ 1.49 Miles
Venture Taxis 01709 760000 Station Rd, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7DQ 1.98 Miles
Cab Line Taxis Rotherham 07925 512730 22 Hawthorne Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5HJ 2.03 Miles
Eastman Private Hire 01709 522811 110 Green Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6JX 2.28 Miles
1St Class Taxis 01709 522252 10 Dale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5AB 2.34 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
29-31 Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swinton Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
49 Lansdowne Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edward Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
141 Fitzwilliam Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
265 Queen Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thomas Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
15-17 Fitzwilliam Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highthorn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
147 Wath Road Weekday Last Collection:00:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow View Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mexborough Post Office Box Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
1 Sycamore Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campion Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Highfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Crown Street Surgery 01709 584885	Crown Street Surgery 17 Crown Street, Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8NB
The Magna Group Practice 01709 582522	Kilnhurst Surgery Highthorn Rd, Kilnhurst Rotherham South Yorkshire S64 5UP
Mexborough Medical Practice	Mexborough Integrated Hc Centre Alagu Close Off Highwoods Road Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 9AE
The New Surgery 01709 511800	The New Surgery Adwick Road, Mexborough Doncaster S64 0DB
Mexborough Health Centre 01709 590590	The Health Centre Adwick Road, Mexborough Doncaster South Yorkshire S64 0BY

Local Stores

Swinton
71 Station Street
Swinton
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 8PZ
01709 588801
Store Website
0.30 miles

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SPAR - Wath Upon Dearne
81 Burman Road
Wath Upon Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7NJ
01709 873505
Store Website
1.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Watharncliffe Veterinary Centre
6 Doncaster Road Wath-Upon-Dearne Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 7AL 01709 760301 wath@medivet.co.uk Website 1.65 miles
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The Pet Vet Rotherham
158 Doncaster Road Dalton Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3EW 01709 854333 rotherham@thepetvet.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Calmpawz Ltd
The Ripple Off Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7TD 07809 676299 Raldren2019@icloud.com 3.10 miles
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Medivet Goldthorpearncliffe Veterinary Centre
24 High Street Goldthorpe Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 9LR 01709 893647 goldthorpe@medivet.co.uk 3.26 miles

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Rotherham Parkgate Vets4pets
Unit 1A, Parkgate Shopping Centre Parkgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1TG 01709 780174 scott.munroe@vets4pets.com 3.34 miles
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Companion Care (Barnsley Cortonwood) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Cortonwood Retail Park Brampton Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 0UF 01226 757104 cortonwood.v4p@vets4pets.com Website 3.69 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 6.86 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 7.33 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 9.33 miles

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 11.52 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 12.35 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 12.57 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	-13.8°C	-14.8°C	-15.5°C	-16°C	-14.7°C	-10.2°C	-6°C	-2.6°C	-4°C	-4.2°C	-4.6°C	-4°C
Feels Like	-19.4°C	-20.5°C	-21.1°C	-22.3°C	-21.5°C	-17.3°C	-12.7°C	-8.3°C	-9°C	-8.7°C	-8.3°C	-7.8°C

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Temp	-3.9°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3°C	-1.8°C	-0.4°C	0.4°C	0.5°C	0°C	-0.5°C	-0.8°C
Feels Like	-8.3°C	-8.9°C	-8.6°C	-7.6°C	-6.4°C	-5.1°C	-3.7°C	-2.8°C	-2.3°C	-2°C	-3°C	-4.1°C

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