Clifton, Rotherham Explained

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Static Image Caption:Beeversleigh Flats
Country:England
Official Name:Clifton
Coordinates:53.4277°N -1.3458°W
Metropolitan Borough:Rotherham
Metropolitan County:South Yorkshire
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituency Westminster:Rotherham
Post Town:ROTHERHAM
Postcode District:S65
Postcode Area:S
Dial Code:01709

Clifton is a suburb of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Boston Castle ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, which in 2011 had a population of 13,486. It is known for its landmark Beeversleigh Flats, a 40m high tower block with an unusual hexagonal shape, built in 1970 which can be seen from many places across the borough, due in part to its position at the top of a hill. It is positioned just outside Rotherham town centre, bordered by other suburbs such as Eastwood, Broom and East Herringthorpe.

Attractions include Clifton Park, a large recreational area which includes Clifton Park Museum, which re-opened in 2005 following a 2-year refurbishment costing £3 million.