2010 Events


Wet their Appetites for Watersports             (Countryside Events here)


Rother Valley Watersports and Activity Centre are now offering 9 – 14 year olds places on their holiday activity club ‘H2O’.

The H20 Club is a multi activity club where children can experience all the various activities on offer at the centre.

Our holiday club ‘H2O’ offers a great alternative to parents who want their kids to get plenty of fresh air, loads of exercise, learn new skills whilst having a great time enjoying all of the activities on offer at Rother Valley.

All of our tuition is aimed at total beginners. Each day will comprise of at least three of the activities available which may include sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, mountain biking, zorbing, archery, team building or raft making.

Drop off at 9.00, leave us to do all the fun stuff and then pick them up again at 5.00.

‘If you’re looking for something different to keep the kids entertained throughout the holidays, then look no further. This is a fantastic way to engage the kids in something exciting and fun whilst they’re learning new skills’ - Jon Hinchliffe Watersports Manager

Book your places now for the Summer School holidays

26th – 30th July

2nd – 6th August

9th – 13th August

16th – 20th August

23rd – 27th August

Monday – Friday £120.00 per child per week, day places available on request subject to availability.


Countryside Events


8th August 5K Big Fun Run

Contact Hamish Moir Tel. 01620 890788


Fri 13th August – Bird Walk

10:00 AM Come and join the Rangers and see what birds are in the Park. Sensible clothing and footwear required, equipment provided. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Courtyard.


Fri 20th August - Pond Dipping

10:00 AM Come and join the Rangers and discover what is lurking in this underwater environment. Sensible clothing & footwear required, equipment provided. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Nature Reserve Lay-by.


Sat 21st August – Mini Beast Hunt

2:00 PM Come and join the Rangers and discover what’s lurking in the undergrowth. Sensible clothing & footwear required, equipment provided. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply.


22nd August Firbeck Sailing Club, Circus Fancy Dress Sailing


Fri 27th August - Camera Workshop

10:00 AM Join the Rangers for a walk around the Park whilst receiving expert tuition on how to use your camera. Learn about how to compose the perfect picture whilst recording Rother Valley’s varied wildlife and scenery. Bring your own camera. Sensible clothing and footwear required. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Courtyard.

23rd- 27th August Holiday HQ at Rother Valley Country Park

Yeay! Summer holidays are here and Holiday HQ are travelling to Rother Valley Country Park With lots of treats in store for guaranteed fun! Details here


Fri 3rd September – Walk with the Rangers

10:00 AM Join the Rangers for a walk round some of the untouched areas of Rother Valley Country Park. Sensible clothing and footwear required. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Courtyard.


Sat 11th Sept - Pond Dipping
10:00 AM Come and join the Rangers and discover what is lurking in this underwater environment. Sensible clothing & footwear required, equipment provided. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Nature Reserve Lay-by.


2nd October Rother Valley Trial Run

City of Sheffield Athletic Club


Sat 23rd Oct – Autumn Bird Walk

10:00 AM It’s migration time, come and join the Rangers and see what birds are in the Park. Sensible clothing & footwear required, equipment provided. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Courtyard.


30th October Spooktacular Fireworks

Come to Rother Valley Country Park for an evening of spooky goings on, children’s entertainment and fireworks. Event Gates Open at 4.30 pm Children’s Entertainment from 5pm at the Green Fireworks at 7pm.


Sat 21st Nov – Bird Feeders & Boxes

10:00 AM Do your bit to help our furry little friends survive the winter and also give them a home to raise a family in the spring. All equipment provided. £5 per child. Bookings & enquiries on 0114 2471452 ext 1, a £3 car parking charge will apply. Meet in the Courtyard.


A range of ‘ad-hoc’ events will also be taking place throughout the year - see our twitter posts.