Rother Valley: Council chiefs celebrate completion of £8m waterside restaurant at popular country park
An £8m restaurant is set to open at one of South Yorkshire’s top water activity attractions.
Rotherham council bosses have been celebrating the completion of The Waterfront restaurant at Rother Valley Country Park.
It will have room for 200 on the ground floor and an events venue above for “corporate events, yoga, schools, weddings, celebrations and wakes.”
Council leader Chris Read said it would be a “huge step change in the offer to visitors.”
He added: “Can’t wait for a summer’s evening on that balcony!”
Rother Valley Country Park is hugely popular, especially in summer when visitors set up gazebos and stay all day.
It has a cafe and water sports centre, cable waterski, inflatable aqua park, paddleboarding, walks and mountain bike trails.
The Waterfront Cafe is set to open later this year.
The project, funded by a government grant, includes improved parking facilities, play offer and public realm.
Responding online, Yvonne Bottom said: “Love Rother Valley park. Brilliant when the skiers are about.”
Tanya Lound added: “Looks fabulous. Can’t wait to visit!”