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.
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.
Doncaster Minster
The organ, stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical carvings embellish the interior of this exceptional church, with Gothic tower and rose windows.
Top hotels in Bessacarr
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
The hotel gave me a different room from original booking, the pre parking arrangements did not work. The food in the bar area on Friday night was very poor. The hotel had a power cut on Friday night and building work outside the hotel, which began at 7.45 Monday morning. I had a long discussion with ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Good location for the arena. Rooms were small and dated and not particularly clean. The continental breakfast was a poor choice as well. Staff member was always nice and friendly though.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
The hotel under construction didn’t even said in the website. Woke up in the morning no electricity,no water.and didn’t realised that the housekeeping not make up the room everyday..good job only stay for a couple of days.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
Kind staff and nice food and drink. Especially the £15.95 deal for pizza and drink. Room was decent but it could do with some better facilities as windows didn't open, no wardrobe and towels kept falling off the metal ball. Sink was also easily blocked due to drainage issues
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Leopold Hotel
The room was sort of clean but had clearly seen better days. The bathroom was not great. The toilet roll holder had been pulled out of the wall by a previous guest and was just hanging there. The towel rail did not work and was thick with dust, the walls were scuffed and marked for what appeared ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
Lovely hotel. Having work done.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 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.
