Laughton-en-le-Morthen is a compact village and civil parish on the rural edge of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, set among rolling arable fields and hedged lanes. Its history is visible in a medieval parish church, St James' Church, and the earthwork remains of a motte-and-bailey, with a number of stone and brick listed buildings that give the centre a distinctly historic character.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy now mixes farming with commuters travelling to Rotherham and nearby Sheffield, while village life is sustained by a primary school, village hall and regular community events; conservation policies have helped retain its rural feel, making it a popular spot for walkers and people seeking a quieter base close to the South Yorkshire towns.
Postcode districts covering Laughton-en-le-Morthen
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 9.3 miles
- Mansfield 17.5 miles
- Rotherham 6.2 miles
- Doncaster 9.8 miles
- Chesterfield 13.5 miles
- Wakefield 22.6 miles
- Barnsley 14.9 miles
- Castleford 22.9 miles
- Pontefract 20.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.1 miles
- Worksop 7.8 miles
- Bentley 10.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Laughton en le Morthen Built-up area 1 mile
- Thurcroft Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Hooton Levitt Parish 1.5 miles
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South Ward 1.6 miles
- Hellaby & Maltby West Ward 1.7 miles
- Dinnington Built-up area 2 miles
- Hellaby Built-up area 2 miles
- Dinnington St. John's Parish 2.2 miles
- Maltby Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Bramley Parish 2.2 miles
- Wickersley Parish 2.5 miles
- Wickersley and Bramley Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Laughton-en-le-Morthen
S66 8PP, S25 1YF, S25 1YJ, S25 1AA, S25 1YU, S25 1YH, S25 1YQ, S25 1ZF, S25 1YN … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 10.8 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.8 miles
- Kiveton Bridge Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Kiveton Park Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 6.4 miles
Hotels near Laughton-en-le-Morthen Ad
- Garner Hotel Rotherham East 3 1.9 miles
- Hellaby Hall Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Aston Hall Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- Restover Lodge Hotel 2.5 1.9 miles
- The Red Lion Inn 4 2.9 miles
- Dusties Hotel 3 5.7 miles
- Premier Inn Rotherham East 3 3.5 miles
- Mercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel 4 6 miles
- Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1Jct.33 4 5.1 miles
- Gulliver's Valley, M1, JCT 31 4.6 miles
Schools in Laughton-en-le-Morthen
- Laughton All Saints' C of E Primary School Primary
- Laughton Junior and Infant School Primary
Local points of interest
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 1.9 miles
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.6 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.5 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 9 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 9.2 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 9.4 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 9.9 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 10 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 10 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 10.2 miles
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.3 miles