Bramley, Rotherham
Bramley | |
Bramley Bramley shown within South Yorkshire | |
Population | 8,194 |
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OS grid reference | SK4586 |
Civil parish | Bramley |
Metropolitan borough | Rotherham |
Metropolitan county | South Yorkshire |
Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ROTHERHAM |
Postcode district | S66 |
Police | South Yorkshire |
Fire | South Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Bramley is a village and civil parish of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England, situated roughly 4 miles from central Rotherham and 8 miles from Sheffield city centre. Bramley is bordered by Wickersley, Sunnyside, Ravenfield and Hellaby. Junction 1 of the M18 is situated in Bramley separating the suburb from that of Hellaby and Maltby, South Yorkshire. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 8,194.
Services
At present Bramley is home to a number of shops and services. Morrisons Supermarket has a store in Bramley next to the M18 Motorway. Also on this development is Hotel Ibis, McDonalds and a Bannatynes Gym. Just across the dual carriageway on the old Little Chef site is a brand new development comprising Dominos Pizza and Carphone Warehouse. In Bramley Village there is a Betfred betting shop, a Spar supermarket amongst takeaways, an off licence, hair salon, bakery, flower shop, computer shop, fishing tackle.
Bramley is home to some pubs including King Henry (Sizzling Pub) (previously known as The Sportsman and Ball Inn, where new owners and bad reputations prompted a new name), Master Brewer, The Travellers and Sir Jacks. It is also home to three hotels, Elton Hotel (part of the Best Western chain) and Stonecroft Hotel (which are both situated opposite each other) as well as the Hotel Ibis.
Education
There are no secondary schools in Bramley. Instead, pupils aged 11–18 mostly attend nearby Wickersley School which is situated in Wickersley which is on the border of Wickersley and Bramley. Other students may also attend Maltby School or Thrybergh School, whilst many attend St Bernards Roman Catholic School.
Public transport
Bramley is served by the following buses:
1 - Rotherham -> Maltby
1a - Rotherham -> Ravenfield
2 - Rotherham -> Maltby
3 - Rotherham -> Ravenfield via Hospital
4 - Rotherham -> Ravenfield via Dalton
10 - Rotherham -> Maltby via Hospital
10a - Rotherham -> Maltby via Hospital
13 - Rotherham -> Bramley
13a - Rotherham -> Bramley
18 - Doncaster -> Dinnington
18a- Doncaster -> Dinnington via Wickersley
87 - Meadowhall -> Maltby or Tickhill
X7 - Sheffield -> Bawtry
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