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 miles15 km
- Mansfield 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Rotherham 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Doncaster 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Chesterfield 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Wakefield 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Barnsley 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Castleford 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Pontefract 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Worksop 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Bentley 10.6 miles17.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Laughton en le Morthen Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Thurcroft Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hooton Levitt Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hellaby & Maltby West Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Dinnington Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hellaby Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Dinnington St. John's Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Maltby Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bramley Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Wickersley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Wickersley and Bramley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Laughton-en-le-Morthen
S25 1YF, S66 8PW, S25 1ZE, S25 1YU, S25 1ZJ, S25 1YZ, S25 1YX, S25 1YS, S25 1AA … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- Kiveton Bridge Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
- Kiveton Park Railway Station 4.3 miles7 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 6.4 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Laughton-en-le-Morthen Ad
- Ibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1) 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Red Lion Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Consort Hotel 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Best Western Plus Aston Hall Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Gulliver's Valley M1 Jct 31 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Hellaby Hall Hotel 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1,Jct.33 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Devonshire Arms 5 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Best Western Premier Doncaster Mount Pleasant Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
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 miles3 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.9 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 9.4 miles15.1 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 10 miles16.1 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16.1 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.3 miles16.5 km