Work to revamp country park cafe to start in weeks

The cafe at a country park will be refurbished this summer after Rotherham Council approved the scheme and selected a contractor.

The scheme for Thrybergh Country Park has been funded by the previous government's Levelling Up programme and is part of a £19.9m investment aimed at boosting tourism, leisure and skills across the town.

The original plan was to replace and rebuild the café but rising costs mean it will now be refurbished and the surrounding outdoor seating and landscaping will be improved instead.

The works are expected to begin in late July and be completed by December.

There will be a limited cafe service while work is carried out.

The refurbished cafe will be able to accommodate around 50 people indoors and there will be a new seating area with views across the park and lake.

Council officers said the project would enhance the park's hospitality offer, extend visitor stays, and support community health and wellbeing

The council has not disclosed the cost of the scheme.

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