Bessacarr Travel Guide
Doncaster
Popular places to visit
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Watch the lions, tigers and polar bears in replica habitats, go shopping in the Safari Village and let your kids run wild in myriad play areas.
Conisbrough Castle
Climb up the cylindrical keep perched on a green hill for stunning views of the surrounding forest and a glimpse of medieval England.
Brodsworth Hall
Stroll through gardens and admire the Italianate design of this mansion, whose unaltered interiors offer a window into the lives of its Victorian inhabitants.
Cusworth Hall
Rolling hills with vistas of Doncaster’s countryside complement the lakes and nature trails of the park adjoining this 18th-century estate, now a museum.
Doncaster Minster
The organ, stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical carvings embellish the interior of this exceptional church, with Gothic tower and rose windows.
Mansion House
Georgian furnishings decorate the interior of this imposing Palladian structure. Today, afternoon tea is served amid the chandeliers, stained glass and pillars.
Things to do
Top hotels in Bessacarr
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Great location for everything that Sheffield has to offer!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Lovely beds, fabulous waterfall shower. Only issue was the room wasn't adequately
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
Entrance was open plan, welcoming, clean with café and bar. Room was good for the price, bed were good, and clean. Central location so easy to get to most places. Would stay again. Be aware of parking, read reviews of local parking areas to prevent fines.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
WILDES INNS
We were given a room that having viewed others friends rooms was the worst, we had a very small room that was cold and asked for a heater and a view of a roof that was very dilapidated, not sure if we got the worse room because booked through Expedia also we had stuff left in the room from the previous ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hampton By Hilton Sheffield
Fab check in staff . Good for cyclists.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Some small issues, TV remote not working, bedside shelves wonky, no hand towel and air con not great. However the place was clean, staff friendly and has on-site parking. Overall it was reasonable for the price paid.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bessacarr
Hyde Park
Though Hyde Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eco-Power Stadium and Doncaster Minster.
