Pre-booked Tours
Rotherham Museums, Arts and Heritage has been working closely with specialist architects, structural engineers and building specialists to ensure that Keppel's Column is safe to reopen to the public.
Keppel’s Column is over 250 years old and was restored in 2022 following a period of closure for over 50 years. As a result of its prolonged period of closure and subsequent disrepair little is known about the structure and how it was engineered. Following the major restoration project in 2022, it was expected that after a period of settling, the Column may require additional building and maintenance work to provide additional anchors and brickwork repointing. As a result of the restoration project the building remains structurally stable, but we want to ensure that the public can continue to access the site for many years to come and therefore need to test its structure and where appropriate strengthen aspects of the interior structure.
As such we are unable to open Keppel’s Column for tours during the 2025 season. We appreciate that this is disappointing for those that have been looking forward to tours and we apologise for any inconvenience this causes, but our priority must always be the safety of staff, volunteers and visitors.
Our team is working hard with Historic England and partners to ensure that any additional work is carried out as soon as possible.
General information
Each tour will be led by a member of our volunteer team, each with their own stories and researched histories to share with you.
The cost of the tour is £5.50 per person and is payable in advance through an online booking system. The tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
In the unfortunate event of the tour being cancelled all ticket holders will be contacted and provided with a full refund.
All visitors must be aged 13 years or over and must be able to comfortably climb and descend the spiral steps.
Parking can also be made on request for pre-booked tours.
This historic monument is located next to residential areas, please be respectful to our neighbours when visiting the site.
For further information and details on how to book a tour from April to October see Keppel’s Column or look on Clifton Park Museum Choose the required date and the number of tickets required. At the point of booking, you must remember to read the health and safety disclaimer. Before beginning your tour, you will be expected to agree and sign to this disclaimer.
To book a tour
Booking tours will be available through Rotherham Civic Theatre at Historic tours at Keppel's Column (ticketsolve.com) or at Rotherham Theatres, and also accessible through Rotherham Civic Theatres box office.
Address
Rotherham Civic Theatre
Catherine Street
Rotherham
S65 1EB
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm (except bank holidays)
