Scrooby

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.

Climb up the cylindrical keep perched on a green hill for stunning views of the surrounding forest and a glimpse of medieval England.

Stroll through gardens and admire the Italianate design of this mansion, whose unaltered interiors offer a window into the lives of its Victorian inhabitants.

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.

The organ, stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical carvings embellish the interior of this exceptional church, with Gothic tower and rose windows.

A blend of 1950s window displays and guided tours on old-world electric buses take you back in time in this comprehensive museum in the outskirts of Doncaster.