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Known for
The Don Valley, the Dearne Valley, and a South Yorkshire community between Rotherham and Mexborough
A little history
Swinton grew as part of the South Yorkshire industrial belt. The town serves the Don and Dearne valleys. The surrounding area has strong coalfield and industrial heritage.
Rotherham is close for wider amenities. The Dearne Valley for walking. The community has strong local identity.
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Food & drink in Swinton
The town has local cafes and food. Rotherham is close for wider food choice.
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Swinton serves the local Don Valley community. Rotherham is the wider commercial hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Swinton is a place in South Yorkshire known for the Don Valley, the Dearne Valley, and a South Yorkshire community between Rotherham and Mexborough. Swinton grew as part of the South Yorkshire industrial belt. The population is around 20,000.
The town has local cafes and food. Rotherham is close for wider food choice.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Swinton and across South Yorkshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Swinton businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Swinton and the wider South Yorkshire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Swinton and the surrounding area in South Yorkshire, including Mexborough, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, Kilnhurst, Rawmarsh, Brampton, Wentworth and Hoober.
