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Robin Hood Airport, between Doncaster and the city of Sheffield, was built on the site of the former RAF Finningley base. Originally used by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, it has been a centre of aviation ever since. After it was decommissioned from military use in 1995 it reopened in its present, commercial form, ten years later.
Robin Hood now sees flights to many destinations across the world. If you are lucky you might be able to pick up a last minute holiday either flying into or from the DSA. It is also the home base of the last remaining Avro Vulcan aircraft in flight. The airport’s facilities are good with ample parking and a shuttle service to nearby towns and hotels.
Cheap Hotels near Robin Hood Airport
Book a hotel nearby online and save money ! We can offer you a wide selection of cheap hotels and affordable b&b’s or guest houses conveniently set within easy reach of the departure and arrival terminal. Local attractions include the Doncaster Sports Arena, the race course and the Lakeside Retail Park.
Nearby Robin Hood Airfield
The Robin Hood Airport is at the hub of several major motorways, providing you with quick links to many parts of England. If you choose to stay and explore the local area you will find plenty to do. Doncaster Race Course (see budget hotels) and a large sports arena are on the doorstep, as well as several golf courses, providing plenty of activity for sports lovers.
Bawtry Paintball Fields is a great day out for those of you with lots of energy to burn. A more sedate day could be spent at Markham Grange Steam Museum with its magnificent display of engines. Any children in your party would love a visit to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park with its collection of animals from around the world.
Conisborough Castle, which played a major part in the Wars of the Roses, is a short drive away from Doncaster. This well preserved 12th century keep is full of interactive displays telling the life of the castle builder, Hamelin, and his wife Isabel.
The steel and coal centres of Sheffield are long past their heyday but Sheffield is reinventing itself as a modern, vibrant city with plenty to offer and well priced accommodation. Make time to visit the Winter Gardens. This ambitious modern public space is next to the Victorian Town Hall and is full of fountains and sculptures sitting inside a building of glass roofs, exotic plants and soaring wooden arches.
Whatever your interests, this area of central England will have something for you.
Places to Stay before or after your flight
Whether your trip to this area has been long planned or is a last minute holiday, you will find that there is a wide range of cheap hotels, affordable B&B’s and other types of guest rooms situated close to Robin Hood airfield and the nearby cities of Doncaster and Sheffield. Several cheap places to stay will offer a free bus shuttle service transfer, or if you have hired your own car look out for overnight accommodation that offers free parking, many will do so.
Disabled visitors will find that several hotels and guest houses are able to offer them adapted bed and breakfast accommodation. If you use one of the chain hotels in the area you can be guaranteed of a good standard of rooms and cleanliness. All of their rooms will have en-suite bathrooms, TV and Wi-Fi.
These hotels will have parking and some will offer park and ride services to and from the airfield terminals. There will be many family owned B&B’s in the towns, often in lovely old converted Victorian homes. Here you will find a more personalised welcome when you arrive for your bed and breakfast stay.
Find the cheapest lodgings next to Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield International airport. Among the very cheap hotels close to the airport is Ramada Encore Doncaster. This accommodation is one of the closest properties from the airport. It is within walking distance of the Doncaster Airport terminal, and accessible from many UK motorways, including the M1, M18, M62 and A1. A new hotel right on the Airport with also Park & Fly packages ! Other cheaper and great value accommodations are 1 star budget Restover Lodge, Earl of Doncaster Hotel, and Campanile Hotel.
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With (Free) Shuttle Transfers – Transportation
Not many hotels close to Doncaster airport offer transfers to and from the airfield. One of hotels with shuttle is the Angel Inn Hotel. This property is located in Bawtry, just 10 minutes drive away from the terminal building.
With Free Car Parking DN9 3RH area
You will find many hotels, motels, and b&b’s or guest houses that offer free public car parking near by Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport DSA. A popular accommodation with free car parking is 3 star Express by Holiday Inn Doncaster.
This modern 3-star hotel is situated beside the M18 motorway and the A1(M), and near by the airport. From this hotel Doncaster Railway Station is about 2.5 miles (4 km) away and provides excellent transport links to the airport and all around the surrounding area. Free car parking and family rooms, which sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 18) are available.
Located in Doncaster Sheffield, South Yorkshire UK
Name : Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
Information : Weather related, Departures and Arrivals
The Robin Hood airport area offer great access to the region’s roads, making it an excellent base from which to explore the vibrant Yorkshire town of Doncaster, as well as Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester. The shops and nightlife of Doncaster’s town centre are only a short drive away.
Whether you are travelling on business or for leisure, Robin Hood Airport hotels convenient location and great transport links make it an excellent choice. The best properties with free shuttle bus, free parking, with family rooms, with facilities for disabled guests, etc..
Accommodation within close proximity to the airport include the Ramada Encore, Best Western and The Crown Hotel.
Location : the terminal is situated at the village of Finningley, about 3,5 miles or 6 km southeast of Doncaster city centre. Sheffield city center is located 18 miles west of airport. The town center and accommodation of Lincoln is approx. 1 hour away.
Another major airport in the area is Humberside Airport (HUY) nearby the city of Kingston Upon Hull. This airport is 37 miles from Doncaster UK. Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) has international and domestic flights, situated 47 miles away. East Midlands airfield is approx. 58 miles away and the international airhub of Manchester is located around 59 miles away. Both airports provide international and domestic flights.
Address : First Ave, Doncaster DN9 3RH, England, United Kingdom (UK)
IATA Code : DSA
Main Airlines : served by Thomson Airways, Wizz Air, Thomas Cook Airlines, Ryanair, Flybe, BH Air.
The airport is also home to the Doncaster Sheffield Flying School.
Terminals : one passenger terminal.
Postcode District : DN9 3RH
Serves : the areas of Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley (South Yorkshire), Retford, Worksop (Bassetlaw District)
Region : Yorkshire and the Humber
County : South Yorkshire
Tel. : +44 871 220 2210
Train Transport
The airport is connected by First 91AirLink with Doncaster Railway station, which is the closest train station (7 miles away).
Bus Transport
DSA is well served by buses. All buses depart from the bus station outside the terminal building, including the newly improved AirLink Service 91.
By Car
Robin Hood Airport is easily accessible from the UK’s major motorways including the M62, M1, A1 and the M18.
Nearest Hotels : in the towns and villages of Doncaster, Bawtry, Armthorpe, Haxey, Blyth, Retford, Epworth and Mexborough.
Things to do and see nearby Finningley – Airfield Terminal
Walker’s Nurseries and Garden Centre (Mosham Road, Blaxton DN9 3BA, England UK): garden centre with a great choice of plants. Lots to see and admire.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Branton DN4 6TB, England): built on the site of Brockholes Farm Visitor Centre. See lions, African plains animals, tigers, leopards, wallabies, and much more. Great place to visit with plenty to see.
Markham Grange Steam Museum (Longlands Lane, Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England): museum displaying historic steam engines. The steam engines are absolutely magnificent.
Bawtry Paintball & Laser Fields (Bawtry Forest, Great North Road (A638) DN10 6DG, England): large paintball venue. It’s a great fun day out for friends and families.