Magna Science Adventure Centre, inside former Templeborough Steel Works, Rotherham, Yorkshire
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities.
Brief description
"Magna Science Adventure Centre is set in the former Templeborough steelworks in South Yorkshire. It is a vast building, a third of a mile long and 150 feet high. Four pavilions house over 100 hands-on exhibits themed on Air, Earth, Fire and Water, the ‘elements’ needed for making steel, where you can discover science, technology and the region’s industrial heritage. The spectacular Big Melt Show re-creates the story of the steelworks and fabulous outdoor play facilities make for a great day out.
Magna is a coats-on experience, please wear clothes suitable for outside temperatures.
Everyone enjoys an opportunity to play and you’ll be in your element creating your own adventure. There is plenty to see and do at Magna, listed below are links to help you plan your visit. Please check our opening times before travelling. We have lots of free onsite car parking."
Address
Magna, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX
Phone
01709 720002
Website
Directions
"From the M1 take Junction 33 if you are travelling from the south and Junction 34 if you are travelling from the north. Magna is about one mile from Meadowhall Shopping Centre. We have lots of FREE onsite parking for cars and coaches.
Magna is located on Magna Way, Rotherham, S60 1FD.
Pedestrian access is available from Sheffield Road, S60 1DX.
If you are travelling using a sat nav then the postcode S60 1FD will bring you on to Magna Way, after which Magna is the big, black building straight ahead"
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"GETTING HERE
Please find information below for getting here by car, coach and public transport, plus accommodation recommendations. For details on special events please see What’s On. We have lots of FREE onsite parking for cars and coaches.
By Coach
If you are travelling by National Express coaches, alight at Sheffield Interchange and take the X1 bus route, as detailed below.
The nearest Supertram stops are at Carbrook and Meadowhall. You can then take a short walk to the X1 bus stops, and this bus service stops right outside Magna.
By Train
The most convenient train stations to use are Rotherham Central, Sheffield and Meadowhall.
From either of these stations you are advised to take the no.X1 bus service direct to Magna. From Sheffield station walk to the Interchange (about 4 mins) to catch the bus. From Rotherham Central, turn right out of the station into the bus station and take the X1 bus (stop B4).
By Bus
The X1 Steel Link service drops visitors right outside Magna, up to every 10 mins. Travelling from Sheffield City Centre, you can catch the X1 Steel Link from bus stops on Eyre Street, Castle Street and Arundel Gate. From areas around Sheffield, travel on your local bus to the city centre and then jump on the X1 Steel Link at the most convenient stop.
The X1 Steel Link travels from Maltby through Rotherham, picking up at the Interchange and on to Magna. Taking only 5 mins, travelling to Magna couldn’t be easier from Meadowhall Interchange on the X1 Steel Link."
Amenities
outdoor play facilities
Baby Changing Facilities
Disability Toilets
Restaurant
Educational Institution
Museum
Toilets
Industrial Site
Parking
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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Location
Nearest Venues
The Wilton public house, Rotherham, Yorkshire
1,435 metres*
Rotherham Minster Church, Rotherham, Yorkshire
1.45 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.