Potteric Carr Nature Reserve - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Potteric Carr is a wild oasis just waiting to be explored. Now nestling between motorway and railway, it's a remnant of the vast fenland that once stretched all the way across the Humber basin to the coast. During summer, the meadows are full of butterflies and abuzz with insects, while winter brings the magic of thousands of starlings creating incredible aerial displays.

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South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

1.65km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is a Volunteer led museum located at Lakeside in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The museum exhibits a collection of aircraft, from craft flown at the first air show in in Britain in 1909 at Doncaster Racecourse, to civil light aircraft, and modern fast jets. The Museum have also erected an Air Training Corps Cadet Hut alongside Building 21 to house its World War Two Collection.

Doncaster Racecourse

Doncaster Racecourse

2.42km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Doncaster Races is a busy northern racecourse which hosts 36 race fixtures a year, as well as being a popular venue for exhibitions and conferences. Steeped in history, it is home to the world’s oldest classic race, the St Leger Stakes, first run in 1776. Hosting 37 race days across the National Hunt and Flat seasons, Doncaster Racecourse is one of the busiest racecourses in the UK.

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery

2.51km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery was opened in 1964. Designed by the council architects, it replaced the existing Beechfield House Museum which had been home to the collections of Doncaster Museum Service since 1910. It has collections of natural history, archaeology, local history, fine and decorative art.

The Minster Church of St George

The Minster Church of St George

3.25km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

The Minster Church of Saint George, Doncaster stands at the heart of the town of Doncaster, where a church has stood for over 8 centuries. The present church was built to the designs of George Gilbert Scott between 1854-1858, after the mediaeval church was destroyed by fire in 1853.The aim of the Minster is to provide a warm welcome to all, and to serve Doncaster and surrounding area, through their worship and events, using the skills and talents of people who are the Minster Community

Sandall Park

Sandall Park

5.23km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Sandall Park is a park in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The park covers 69 acres and is located in Wheatley and is the one of the biggest leisure parks in Doncaster. The park boasts a number of amenities, including but not limited to, fitness trails and stations, disabled access. enclosed play areas, wildlife and wildfowl and herb gardens. The park is also home to the weekly parkrun.

Sprotbrough Flash

Sprotbrough Flash

5.26km from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

Sprotbrough Flash is one of the richest wildlife sites in South Yorkshire. A mosaic of open water, wetland, woodland and limestone grassland aod so more. The size of the protected area is 28 hectares. The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the area. Sightings of a range of bird and land life have been noted here. one of the iconic location whee you can spend some nice time int the middle of nature.

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South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

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South Yorkshire is a ceremonial and metropolitan county in England. It is the southernmost county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region and had a population of 1.34 million in 2011. One of the iconic counties with so many tourism possibilities. .

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