Dinnington
Dinnington is a town in Rotherham in South Yorkshire. It is close to the border with Nottinghamshire and is part of the civil parish of Dinnington St John's.[1] The town is one of the largest in the south of the borough.
History
[change | change source]Dinnington was a small farming village for many years. It grew quickly in the early 1900s when coal mining began in the area.[2] Dinnington Main Colliery opened in 1905 and brought new houses, shops and services to the town. The colliery closed in 1992.
After the mine closed, the town saw new housing and business parks built on former industrial land.
Community
[change | change source]Dinnington has shops, schools, parks and community facilities. The town centre includes supermarkets, small businesses and places to eat. A weekly market takes place in the town.
Local services include:
- schools such as Dinnington High School
- parks and playing fields
Transport
[change | change source]Dinnington is close to the A57 and the M1, giving access to Rotherham, Sheffield and Worksop. Bus services link the town to other parts of South Yorkshire.
