Dinnington is a small former coal‑mining town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, England, lying close to the Nottinghamshire border and within commuting distance of Sheffield and Worksop. It sits on the edge of the urban sprawl of South Yorkshire but still reads as a distinct settlement with local shops, parks and community facilities.
The town grew rapidly in the early 20th century around Dinnington Main Colliery and much of its character is shaped by that mining heritage - visible in community institutions such as the miners’ welfare, memorials and local clubs. After pit closures in the late 20th century the area has diversified into light industry and a commuter economy, while retaining a strong local identity through sports clubs, annual events and grassroots community organisations.
Postcode districts covering Dinnington
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 9.7 miles
- Mansfield 15.6 miles
- Rotherham 7.5 miles
- Doncaster 11.3 miles
- Chesterfield 12.5 miles
- Wakefield 24.5 miles
- Barnsley 16.7 miles
- Castleford 24.8 miles
- Pontefract 22.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 17.3 miles
- Worksop 6 miles
- Bentley 12.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dinnington St. John's Parish 0.3 miles
- North Anston Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Laughton en le Morthen Built-up area 1 mile
- North and South Anston Parish 1.6 miles
- South Anston Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Todwick Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Anston & Woodsetts Ward 2.2 miles
- Gildingwells Parish 2.2 miles
- Thurcroft Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Woodsetts Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Letwell Parish 2.7 miles
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Dinnington
S25 2PA, S25 2AW, S25 2SZ, S25 3QZ, S25 2PN, S25 2LA, S25 3SG, S25 3QU, S25 2BE … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 11.5 miles
- East Midlands Airport 37.6 miles
- Kiveton Park Railway Station 2.6 miles
- Kiveton Bridge Railway Station 3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 7.3 miles
Hotels near Dinnington Ad
- Ibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1) 3 3.9 miles
- Best Western Plus Aston Hall Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 6.8 miles
- Lion Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Devonshire Arms 5 9.1 miles
- Gulliver's Valley M1 Jct 31 6.9 miles
- The Renishaw 6.9 miles
- Hellaby Hall Hotel 4 3.8 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1 3 4.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1,Jct.33 4 6.1 miles
Schools in Dinnington
- Dinnington Community Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 2.5 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 8.6 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 8.8 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 9.6 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.9 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 10.3 miles
- Clumber House Estate 10.4 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 10.5 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 10.5 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 10.8 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 11 miles