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
Clean,modern hotel in great location
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
Convenient location, good food and drink options. Room was spacious and comfy
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
100% would not recommend. Tiny room, which felt like a prison cell (not that I’ve stayed in one!) sink located next to the bed along with the shower, no separate bathroom. Toilet in a cupboard! Window only opened 1” and no working aircon, just the option of more hot air being blown into an already ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
The bar area and availability was very good. Sorry but did not stop for breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
Lovely hotel. Having work done.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Leopold Hotel
Bathroom smelled badly of sewage. Next room they moved me to had a broken safe. Safe couldn't be fixed as there were only 2 staff on duty covering breakfast, reception, and everything else. This place is seriously lacking funding to run effectively.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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.
