Forge Island, Rotherham

A family-friendly destination in the heart of Rotherham town centre

Delivered by
Muse
Location
Rotherham
Use
Independent Retail / Homes / Hotel / Leisure / Mixed Use / Public Space / Retail
Website
www.newforgeisland.co.uk

Steeped in history

Forge Island is our place-changing £47 million transformation of the former Rotherham Forge, into a vibrant retail and leisure destination for the whole family to enjoy.

The place, which is steeped in history, has been delivered in partnership with Rotherham Council which now showcases a new 68-screen The Arc cinema, a 69-room Travelodge hotel, alongside independent bars and restaurants. There’s also scope at Forge Island to bring forward up to 70 homes under current planning consent.

A real sense of place

Forge Island is set within an attractive public square, complete with a play area and a new bridge to connect it to the wider town centre, to create a real sense of place.

In numbers

£million

Value

room hotel

screen cinema

food and beverage retailers

Awards

Year
Award

2025

Oustanding Development of the Year

Insider South Yorkshire Property Dinner

2025

Best New Commercial Development Award

Yorkshire Post Business Awards

Muse are a key partner of the Council, and we value the positive and constructive relationship between our organisations as we continue to make progress”

Councillor Chris Read
Leader of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council,

Location

Forge Island, Rotherham

Forge Island
Rotherham
S60 1QF
UK
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