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Located in the heart of the Yorkshire, Robin Hood Airport is on the doorstep of some of the UK’s top tourist attractions. Read on to find out more about what to do when you land! |
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Sheffield Airport & Sheffield Tourist Information ... |
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From historic sites to coastal resorts, famous sporting arenas to vibrant night life (not forgetting world class shopping in venues such as the Victoria Quarter in Leeds, Sheffield's Meadowhall and Doncaster's famous markets) - it's all just a short journey away. |
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Sheffield Tourist Office ... |
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| Details for the Sheffield Tourist Information Office have been detailed below together with some of the local attractions close to Sheffield such as listed buildings and open gardens, museums and children’s fun activities. |
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Tourist Attractions near Sheffield Airport ... |
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| here we have provided a list of attractions that are located near to Sheffield Airport with distances from the airport shown for each listing. |
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Sheffield Tourist Attractions |
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| Sherwood Forest Country Park |
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| Sherwood Forest has a fascinating history and is the legendary home of Robin Hood. This 450 acre country park was designated a National Nature Reserve in 2002 by English Nature, the Government agency responsible for safeguarding our natural environment. |
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| Aerovensure Aircraft Museum
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| In the early years of flight aviation, pioneers used the land to the south of the Doncaster racecourse. During 1914-1918 it was a base for pilot training but this airfield is now long gone. Today a team of dedicated enthusiasts have established a treasure chest of military aviation exhibits and archives. Special events are held during the summer months. |
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| In the middle of Doncaster Markets stands the 1870s Corn Exchange now restored and refurbished after a serious fire in 1994. The surrounding indoor and outdoor stalls maintain a market tradition going back to mediaeval times. |
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| Doncaster Markets, 38-40 High Street, Doncaster |
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| T: +44 (0) 1302 862480 |
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| A fine 18th Century country house housing the Museum of South Yorkshire Life and standing in extensive parklands. The panoramic views across the region provide a popular attraction. There is a tea shop on site and the grounds provide good walks and picnic spots. |
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| Cusworth Lane, Doncaster |
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| T: +44 (0) 1302 782342 |
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| Starting in 1776, Doncaster’s St Leger is the oldest classic in the horse racing calendar. There are around 30 days of race meetings each year, including the September St Leger meeting. The racecourse also hosts conferences and exhibitions as well as a popular car boot sale. Easy access from the motorway network. |
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| The Grandstand, Leger Way, Doncaster |
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| T: +44 (0) 1302 304200 |
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| Earth Centre is described as an Active Park for Leisure and Learning. But the emphasis is on fun! Outdoor activities, intriguing exhibitions, unusual gardens and fantastic play areas are complemented with scrumptious food and several retail outlets where gift ideas from fair traded sources are available in abundance! |
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| Denaby Main, Doncaster |
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| T: +44 (0) 1709 513933 |
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