Creative Workshops
Enjoy these creative craft workshops at WOW Rotherham: 1. Affirmation/ Positive Message Keychain – Create a stunning keychain for your bag, wallet or phone with a custom message to put you in a good mood or remind you of a positive memory! 2. Flower Headbands – Make your very own floral headband out of scrap fabric and […]
We Great Ladies
Roll up roll up, gather round one and all and watch in fascination the marvellous death defying daredevil wonderment Alzana Sisters. Meet Elsie and Hilda, the incredible wire walkers, these balancing beauties who have previously been seen flouting gravity at least a foot off the ground.
Notable Women with a Rotherham Connection Talk
This talk explores Notable Women with a Rotherham Connection, a book funded and produced by the Rotherham District Civic Society to address a clear imbalance in how our local history is publicly recognised. When the Society reviewed Rotherham’s Blue Plaques, they found that very few commemorated women, despite the many who shaped the town’s social, cultural […]
Rotherham Women Blue Plaque Tour
Rotherham District Civic Society will lead a tour around Rotherham Town Centre to discover three blue plaques dedicated to Rotherham Women. Just arrive at the visitors centre on High Street at 11am. Exploring the lives of: Ann Hinchcliffe – (1805-1873) After her husband’s death she found herself with three young children and developed his bookselling […]
Makers Emporium
No 26 The Makers Emporium is a highly-rated independent gift shop nestled on High Street in Rotherham, offering a delightful retail experience.
Night Sisters Market by The Rooks Den
Step into one of Rotherham’s oldest buildings and discover the magic of the Night Sisters Market by The Rook’s Den.We’ve trawled the galaxy for witches to trade at this event—bringing together a spellbinding collection of independent makers, artists, and mystical souls offering handcrafted treasures, curious objects, and otherworldly finds. Come as you are, bring your sisters or bring your coven and […]
Creative Workshops
A WOW Rotherham Festival wouldn’t be complete without creative workshops! Get stuck in to crafty fun. Full line up of workshops to be announced soon…
WOW Rotherham Market Place
WOW Rotherham Market Place returns to the Festival. Enjoy a wide variety of local makers, selling a variety of handmade goods. Perfect to treat yourself or give a as a gift. Sebby Studios Dainty Fungi Thirteen Bats SJKs Crafts And Gifts Ishleen Kaur Art The Crafty Pear AMG Handmade Creations MOHK by Ami & Literature Stitches Ugh! […]
Pop-up and Play with Rotherham Music
Rotherham Music will be brining a line-up of exciting young performers to WOW Rotherham Festival. Expect a variety of musical styles. This years line-up features: 13:30 – 13:45 Kat Clayton 13:45 – 14:00 Laura Folkes 14:00 – 14:15 Lola Knight 14:15 – 14:30 Poppy Brown/Emilie Roberts 14:30 – 14:50 Harriet Harvey/Mia Glover
Sudanese Women Drummers
The much loved Sudanese Womens Drumming Group are back for WOW Rotherham 2026! Expect an upbeat performance where everyone will dance along.
