Welcome to Finningley

Finningley is a small village located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Doncaster and has a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its close proximity to Robin Hood Airport, which is located just outside the village. The airport was formerly known as RAF Finningley and was used as a Royal Air Force base until 1995 when it was decommissioned and turned into a commercial airport.

Despite its small size, Finningley has a rich history. The village dates back to the 11th century and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was originally a farming community and remained so until the 20th century when the RAF base was established. The village has a number of historic buildings, including St. Oswald's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its impressive stained glass windows.

Today, Finningley is a quiet and peaceful village that offers a range of amenities for its residents. There is a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a number of local shops and pubs. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is popular with walkers and cyclists. It is also well-connected to the rest of South Yorkshire, with easy access to the M18 motorway and Doncaster train station. Overall, Finningley is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 11.3°C

Feels Like: 8.9°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Oswalds C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Patton	Silver Birch Grove Finningley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3EQ 01302770330 School Website
Hill House School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr David Holland	6Th Avenue Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3GG 01302776300 School Website
Hayfield Lane Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Louise Tempest	Hayfield Lane Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3NB 01302770427 School Website
The Hayfield School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Lisa Fox	Hurst Lane Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3HG 01302770589 School Website
New College Doncaster Free Schools 16 To 19 Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mr Brendon Fletcher	Hurst Lane Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3HG 1302976777
Auckley School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Fox	School Lane Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3JN 01302770701 School Website
Branton St Wilfrids Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Turner	Valley Drive Branton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 3NB 01302537344 School Website
Misson Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr J Birch	Dame Lane Misson Doncaster Nottinghamshire DN10 6EB 01302710580 School Website
Rossington St Michael's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Philippa Cousins	Sheepbridge Lane Old Rossington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 0EZ 1302868284 School Website
Hatchell Wood Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jeremy Harris	Plumpton Park Road Bessacarr Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 6SL 1302538108 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kirk Sandall Sandall Lane, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1LL 6.66 Miles

Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 6.78 Miles

Hatfield And Stainforth Station Road, Hatfield, South Yorkshire, DN7 4EQ 7.21 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 7.90 Miles

Thorne South South End, Thorne, South Yorkshire, DN8 5QN 8.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hertz Car Hire Doncaster Airport 0843 309 3022 Meteor House Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3RH 0.09 Miles
Fare Ladies Taxis 01302 773322 12 Vulcan Mews, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3EL 1.09 Miles
Ajs Private Hire 01302 771000 22 Hazel Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN9 3HE 1.50 Miles
Airports Only 07788 952233 26 St Vincent Ave, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3QR 2.88 Miles
Doncaster And Finningley Airport Taxis 01302 533335 70 Church Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 6QD 3.69 Miles
Airport Specialist 01302 835737 12 Granby Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3TP 3.79 Miles
D P Travel 07747 023017 36 Aldesworth Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 6JT 4.00 Miles
All Aboard Airport Specialists 01302 831284 54 Nutwell Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 3JF 4.15 Miles
Bawtry Cars 01302 710303 5 Scot Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6JT 4.15 Miles
Bessicabs 07989 139745 11 Laneham Cl, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7HX 4.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Auckley D3 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery 01302 770391	The Green Finningley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3BN
Auckley Surgery	41 Ellers Lane Auckley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3HY
The Rossington Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Grange Lane New Rossington Doncaster DN11 0LP
The Rossington Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Grange Lane New Rossington Doncaster DN11 0LP
The Rossington Practice 01302 868421	The Rossington Practice Grange Lane Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0LP

Local Stores

Auckley - Hayfield Lane
Hayfield Lane
Auckley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 3NB
01302 772374
shop.5060@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.53 miles

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SPAR Auckley
Unit 1
Ellers Lane
Auckley
Doncaster
DN9 3HY
01302 771187
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Raoul Dowding Vets
The Veterinary Centre Narrow Lane Bawtry Doncaster South Yorkshire DN10 6QJ 01302 711922 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 3.59 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
5A Darnley Buildings Queen Mary'S Road New Rossington Doncaster South Yorkshire DN11 0TS Website 3.83 miles

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Two Counties Vets
Nostell Place Stoops Lane West Bessacarr Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 7JA 01302 535234 twocountiesvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.30 miles
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Two Counties Vets
68 Doncaster Road Westwoodside Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 2EE 01427 753037 twocountiesvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.52 miles
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Beechwood Veterinary Hospital
51 Bawtry Road Bessacarr Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 7AA 01302 534999 contactus@beechwoodvet.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Serenity Vet Services
Coach House Barton Lane Armthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN3 3AA 01302 272505 reception@serenityvetservices.com Website 4.60 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking. E Ferry Rd Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3QF 10.72 miles What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

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Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 13.93 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

Location what3words brochure.responses.milder

Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 15.36 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

Location what3words graver.tilting.emulated

Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 15.48 miles

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Ashby Vile Nature Reserve
Lake With Paths Surrounding It, Located On The Edge Of Scunthorpe. 20 Garganey Walk Scunthorpe Lancashire DN16 3WR 16.27 miles

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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 16.44 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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