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Finningley

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Finningley — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Finningley, towns & cities in East Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Finningley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,442 people. Address: DN9. Wikidata describes it as: "village in South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4830°, -0.9830°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Finningley is a village and civil parish in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Historically in Nottinghamshire, it lies on the A614 road between Bawtry and Thorne, about 6 miles south-east of Doncaster. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 1,497. The Finningley ward of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council covers 16.8 square miles, including the villages of Auckley, Branton, Blaxton, Hayfield and Bessacarr Grange, and part of Cantley.

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Background

History

The parish church of Holy Trinity is Norman, with a 13th-century chancel. The place name Finningley contains the Old English word, fenn, a fen, a marsh, marshland + -ingas (Old English), the people of...; the people called after... + lēah (Old English), a glade, clearing; (later) a pasture, meadow... so a "Clearing of the fen-dwellers".

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Coordinates
53.4830, -0.9830
District
Doncaster
Parish
Finningley
Postcode
DN9
Parliamentary constituency
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Population
1,442

Sources

Other places nearby

Finningley is a village in the East Midlands with a population of 1,442. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,442
Constituency
Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme

Things to see in Finningley

16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Finningley

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald — Grade I listed church in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
How many men does it take to replace a lamp post^ - geograph.org.uk - 5251764📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Vulcan XH558

Vulcan XH558 — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
RAF Finningley (1982) - geograph.org.uk - 2161951📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

The Vulcan Experience

The Vulcan Experience — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Emergency Access Gate 4 - Robin Hood Airport - geograph.org.uk - 5106305📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Boeing 727-2S2F

Boeing 727-2S2F — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
The Blue Bell Inn, Blaxton - geograph.org.uk - 4049258📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Blaxton War Memorial

Blaxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
B1396 near Blaxton. - geograph.org.uk - 508894📷 5

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Flower car

Flower car — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
B1396 near Blaxton. - geograph.org.uk - 508894📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Elf sculpture

Elf sculpture — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
B1396 near Blaxton. - geograph.org.uk - 508894📷 5

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Eagle

Eagle — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
B1396 near Blaxton. - geograph.org.uk - 508894📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Pompei Lovers

Pompei Lovers — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
B1396 near Blaxton. - geograph.org.uk - 508894📷 4

Public art & sculpture · East Midlands

Stone Orb

Stone Orb — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tracks on a Playing Field - geograph.org.uk - 217538📷 5

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

The Hayfield School

The Hayfield School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕thehayfieldschool.co.uk
Old Boundary Marker on the A614 Doncaster Road, Finningley - geograph.org.uk - 7343185📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Finningley

Finningley — a village in england east midlands.

The Blue Bell Public House in Blaxton - geograph.org.uk - 5106779📷 5

Castles · East Midlands

Blaxton Pond o' the Hill

Blaxton Pond o' the Hill — a castle in england east midlands.

Grain silos in Wroot - geograph.org.uk - 5608774📷 5

Historic churches · East Midlands

Wroot

Wroot — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free
Hatfield Moors

Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hatfield Moors

Hatfield Moors is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Bench at The Humberhead Peatlands National Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 726983📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Polish Airmen memorial cross

Polish Airmen memorial cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Nearby

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald📷 3

Historic churches · East Midlands

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald

Church of Holy Trinity and St Oswald — Grade I listed church in Finningley, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I
Old Boundary Marker on the A614 Doncaster Road, Finningley - geograph.org.uk - 7343185📷 5

Villages · East Midlands

Finningley

Finningley — a village in england east midlands.

The Blue Bell Inn, Blaxton - geograph.org.uk - 4049258📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Blaxton War Memorial

Blaxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
How many men does it take to replace a lamp post^ - geograph.org.uk - 5251764📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Vulcan XH558

Vulcan XH558 — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Emergency Access Gate 4 - Robin Hood Airport - geograph.org.uk - 5106305📷 3

Natural landmarks · East Midlands

Boeing 727-2S2F

Boeing 727-2S2F — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
The Blue Bell Public House in Blaxton - geograph.org.uk - 5106779📷 5

Castles · East Midlands

Blaxton Pond o' the Hill

Blaxton Pond o' the Hill — a castle in england east midlands.

Where to eat & stay near Finningley

Places to stay

Marshall's Caravan Site - geograph.org.uk - 5226560📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Marshall's Caravan Park

Marshall's Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Jackdaw (Coleus monedula), Yorkshire Wildllife Park - geograph.org.uk - 7185279📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Camp Lion Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Camp Lion Yorkshire Wildlife Park — a campsite in england east midlands.

yorkshirewildlifepark.com
Huggin Farm seen from Gate Wood Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6371706📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Woodward Lakes and Lodges

Woodward Lakes and Lodges — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Top Secret - geograph.org.uk - 194700📷 4

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Redhouse Park Caravan Site

Redhouse Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Footpath in Snape Park Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8264761📷 5

Caravan parks · East Midlands

Plumtree Caravan Park

Plumtree Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.

Dog Lane, Scrooby - geograph.org.uk - 4259627📷 5

Campsites · East Midlands

Pilgrim Fathers Camping Site

Pilgrim Fathers Camping Site — a campsite in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

The big yellow "Y" at Doncaster Park ^ Ride - geograph.org.uk - 6826388📷 7

Restaurants · East Midlands

Miller & Carter

Miller & Carter — a restaurant in england east midlands. Cuisine: steak. Brand: Miller & Carter.

Freemillerandcarter.co.uk
Indian restaurant on Retford Road, Blyth - geograph.org.uk - 4778059📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

The Red Hart Hotel

The Red Hart Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Shell Garage on Moorgate, Retford - geograph.org.uk - 6586391📷 7

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Black Boy Public House

Black Boy Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Darrel House, Rectory Road - geograph.org.uk - 7022570📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Newcastle Arms Public House

Newcastle Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

St Swithun's Church, Retford - geograph.org.uk - 7022527📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

Vine Inn

Vine Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Bench mark, Whinney Moor Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4699193📷 5

Historic pubs · East Midlands

New Inn Public House

New Inn Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Finningley?
Finningley is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN9), in the parish of Finningley.
What is Finningley?
Finningley — village in South Yorkshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Finningley?
Drivers can use postcode DN9.
Is Finningley free to visit?
Yes, Finningley is free to enter.
How do I get to Finningley?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DN9. It sits within the Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme parliamentary constituency.