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Conisbrough Castle

Your visit to Conisbrough Castle will see you witness one of the best examples of Circular Norman Keep Towers in the United Kingdom. It was built in around 1180 by the fifth Earl of Surrey Hamelin Plantagenet who was the half brother of Henry II.

 

Fortunately in the 1640's the castle was declared indefensible by the Parlimentary Forces of Oliver Cromwell and as a result was not demolished unlike many castle in England at the time. This has allowed it to remain standing for future generations to enjoy. 

 

A lack of care since this time has seen certain areas of the castle crumble however preservation work carried out in the middle of the twentieth century has allowed much of the castle to be kept safe. Recently a visitors centre has been constructed at the site as well as a tea room and floodlights. In 1994 roofing and floors were introduced to the keep tower.

 

 

Conisbrough Castle,

Castle Hill,

Conisbrough,

Doncaster.

South Yorkshire.

DN12 3BU

 

 

Tel: 01709 863329

Fax: 01709 866773

 

email: conisbrough.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

 

Sherwood Forest Country Park

You will be enthralled with the historic significance of Sherwood Country Park as it is the place that was home to the legend that is Robin Hood. The park measures over 450 acres and is a National Nature Reserve.

Why not visit the tree famed for being Robin Hood's hideout or visit a statue in memory of him? All this is available at Sherwood Forest Country Park ensuring a day out steeped in legends and history.

Approximate distance/time from Doncaster Airport: 24.9 miles, 42 minutes

Aeroventure Aircraft Museum

Discover the history of aviation in the Doncaster region and see many of the aircraft from history up close and personal on the site of the old RAF Doncaster. There is a staggering display of aircraft available to view both jet and prop driven, and is sure to get an aviation enthusiast or even the casual observer excited.

See up close the awesome Vulcan nuclear bomber, or maybe the Lancaster bomber used in the second world war to great effect, however if your interest is in helicopters there is a feast for your eyes with many military helicopters available for viewing.

Also on display at the museum is the World War Two exhibition with scenes recreated from homes and air raid posts during the conflict, as well as a very interesting Falklands exhibition. There is also a Royal Observer Corps exhibition for your enjoyment. This is a fantastic day out for young and old alike so why not take a trip down memory lane and visit this fantastic venue?

AeroVenture,
Dakota Way
Airborne Road,
Doncaster Leisure Park
Doncaster,
DN4 7FB

Tel: 01302 761616

Approximate distance/time from Doncaster Airport: 4.8 miles, 12 minutes