Getting Here
Check below for getting here by car, coach and public transport, plus accommodation recommendations. For details on events please see What’s On.
We have FREE onsite parking for cars and coaches.
Magna is located on Magna Way, Rotherham, S60 1FD.
Pedestrian access is available from Sheffield Road, S60 1DX.
If you are travelling using a sat nav then the postcode S60 1FD will bring you on to Magna Way, after which Magna is the big, black building straight ahead.
From the M1 take Junction 33 if you are travelling from the south and Junction 34 if you are travelling from the north. Magna is about one mile from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.
By Tram
Magna now has a tram stop on-site, giving you direct access to Rotherham and Sheffield via the Tram Train route.
If you’re travelling to Magna from Rotherham, you can board the tram from Parkgate, or Rotherham Central station.
If you’re travelling from Sheffield, the route begins at Sheffield Cathedral. All Supertram services stop at the The Cathedral, so you can switch to a different line, if required. The Tram Train route from Sheffield includes multiple stops, including Fitzalan Square, Sheffield Arena and Valley Centertainment.
You can view a route map and timetable via the Supertram website:
By Coach
If you are travelling by National Express coaches, alight at Sheffield Interchange and take the X3 bus route to Sheffield Road. You can then walk around the side of the building via the signposted pedestrian entrance.
By Train
The most convenient train stations to use are Rotherham Central, Sheffield and Meadowhall.
From either of these stations you are advised to take the no.X3 bus service direct to Magna. From Sheffield station walk to the Interchange (about 4 mins) to catch the bus. From Rotherham Central, turn right out of the station into the bus station and take the X3 bus (stop B4).
By Bus
The X3 service drops visitors right outside Magna, up to every 20 mins. Travelling from Sheffield City Centre, you can catch the X3 Steel Link from bus stops on Eyre Street, Castle Street and Arundel Gate. From areas around Sheffield, travel on your local bus to the city centre and then jump on the X3 at the most convenient stop.
The X3 travels from Doncaster Interchange through Rotherham, picking up at the Interchange and on to Magna. Taking only 5 mins, travelling to Magna couldn’t be easier from Meadowhall Interchange on the X3 .
Why not turn your visit to Magna into a mini break in beautiful South Yorkshire. We are located close to many fantastic hotels and accommodation options ranging in style, star rating and price.
Gulliver’s Valley Resort is located just off the M1 at Junction 31. Explore our impressive range of accommodation including themed family suites and executive options. Whether you’re travelling here on business or for a family holiday, you can look forward to a memorable stay.
Holiday Inn Rotherham – One of the closest hotels to Magna, just off the M1 at Junction 33, this hotel is ideally located for guests travelling from all over the UK. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable place to stay ahead of a busy meeting or if you’re looking to get away with the family and explore the moors of the Peak District, Holiday Inn Rotherham – Sheffield should be your next stop destination.
Mercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel is a modern 4 star hotel just 3.8 miles away from the Magna. The 78 spacious bedrooms are well equipped for all your needs including free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The Foundry Restaurant and Bar provides a choice of modern cuisines and a range of beers, wines and spirits. Magna visitors can benefit from a discounted rate by quoting ‘Magna’ when making a reservation, call 0114 2952989.
Travelodge Rotherham Central Centrally located and close by to attractions like Rotherham Minster, Magna Science Adventure Centre and Clifton Park. The hotel is part of Forge Island, a major urban regeneration project, in a waterside setting, which also includes a cinema, restaurants and leisure businesses. To make a booking for 10 or more rooms or find out more information about the Travelodge group bookings service please contact: groupbookings@travelodge.co.uk.
Travelodge Sheffield Meadowhall is just 3 miles away from Magna, right on the doorstep of Yorkshire’s biggest mall, Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Big-ticket gigs at Sheffield Arena are just 10 minutes by car or taxi. Valley Centertainment is10 minutes away by car. All standard double rooms feature a comfy king size bed with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet. Our on-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast and tasty evening meals.
Tankersley Manor is a fantastic four-star hotel near Sheffield. Just off J36 of the M1, the hotel is close to the bustling city centre, but also on the doorstep to some of the country’s most picturesque scenery.
