"POTTERIC CARR is the flagship of 80 nature reserves owned or leased by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and attracts over 25,000 visitors each year. It is situated about two miles from the centre of Doncaster, close to the M18 and A1. Its wide range of habitats from open water and marsh to woodland, covering an area of about 200 ha (500 acres), give it an interesting diversity of wildlife. In addition, the Reserve's footpaths through attractive scenery make it an ideal venue for all kinds of visitors ranging from those who simply enjoy a walk in the countryside to the wildlife enthusiast. Enquiries/Bookings: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve 01302 570077" - www.potteric-carr.org.uk/
in the county of South Yorkshire
(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby...
in the county of South Yorkshire
(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SW)The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...
in the county of Nottinghamshire
(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes...
in the county of South Yorkshire
(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SW)This town was formerly a Saxon market town which remained largely unaltered until the Industrial Revolution...
in the county of Nottinghamshire
(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...
All towns in South Yorkshire
St.Georges is the Minster Church of Doncaster. It was built to a design by Sir Gilbert Scott, architect, who was instructed to.....
Cusworth Hall is a mid 18th century house built for the Wrightson family, with wings added later by James Paine. The house.....
The dilapidated ruins of Conisbrough Castle make an impressive sight, particularly its keep, which is unusual in design. The.....
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The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....
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