Bessacarr Travel Guide
Doncaster
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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.
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.
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.
Doncaster Minster
The organ, stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical carvings embellish the interior of this exceptional church, with Gothic tower and rose windows.
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Spot the helicopter that saved Richard Branson and the replica of a plane from the very first U.K. airshow in this comprehensive window into the history of aviation.
Top hotels in Bessacarr
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
"Lovely hotel, comfortable beds and pillows, spacious room and very grateful for the room air con in this hot weather!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel by Belvilla
"First class helpful Staff, thanks"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
"Lovely hotel, our room looked onto the Victoria Quays and had a balcony. Bed super comfortable, well appointed bathroom, great shower, nice toiletries. Leggero nespresso coffee machine, kettle, hair dryer. Adjustable rainbow colours around bed head is a nice touch. Breakfast in the Tavern is fab, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
easyHotel Sheffield
"Good value hotel room. Would maybe be good to provide the same number of towels as people the room was booked for. Otherwise no complaints."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hex Wildlife Hotel
"Stayed here before and will again. Room is good - a little stark perhaps, but clean, well fitted out and has all we needed for a four night stay. Choices of dining limited, but there are handy other local places outside the park if you need a change"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Sheffield
"Brand new hotel and one to remember for future trips. Just off the M1 on the parkway so in the morning direct drive into the city for work."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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.
