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
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Sandman Signature Sheffield Quays Hotel
On arrival, we were welcomed at Reception by builders braking out floor tiles and noise that you could hardly hear yourself speak. I complained and was told by the Manager that we had been informed of the on going works, this was not true. We would not have booked if we had been informed. He also ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
Clean and functional. Dated and temperature issues brought it down a little
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
ibis Budget Sheffield Centre St Marys Gate
Room was fine. Disabled toilet was very unclean and brought to attention of staff. Also we felt it was a bit mean that we couldn't check in 50 mins before 3 but we were able to leave luggage
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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
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.
