Potteric Carr

#6764 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Potteric Carr is a large area of land to the southeast of Doncaster, in Yorkshire, England, over 3,000 acres in size. ()

Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°29'40"N, 1°6'25"W

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Wildlife

Animals

See what popular animal species you can meet in this location.

Common kingfisher
The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and...
Birds
Lesser spotted woodpecker
The lesser spotted woodpecker is a member of the woodpecker family Asper. It was formerly assigned to the genus Dendrocopos. Some taxonomic authorities continue to list the species there.
Birds
Woodcock
The woodcocks are a group of seven or eight very similar living species of wading birds in the genus Scolopax. The genus name is Latin for a snipe or woodcock, and until around 1800 was...
Birds
Purple hairstreak
The purple hairstreak is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae distributed throughout much of Europe, North Africa, Anatolia, Caucasia, and Transcaucasia. The larva feeds on Quercus robur...
Insects
Brown Argus
Aricia agestis, the brown argus, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae. It is found throughout the Palearctic ecozone north to northern Jutland and east to Siberia and Tian Shan.
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Day trips

Potteric Carr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lakeside Village, Dome Leisure Centre, Frenchgate, Keepmoat Stadium.

1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
Lakeside Village, Doncaster
25 min walk • Lakeside Village is an outlet shopping centre in Lakeside, a suburb of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Remodelled in 2003, it was previously known as The Yorkshire Outlet.
1.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Game and entertainment center
Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster
38 min walk • The Dome Leisure Centre is an arena and leisure centre in Doncaster, England, commonly referred to as The Dome or Doncaster Dome. It has a swimming complex, bars, a sports arena that is also used as an event venue and the United Kingdom's first ever split level ice skating rink.
2.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Frenchgate, Doncaster
61 min walk • The Frenchgate Shopping Centre is a large shopping centre located in the town centre of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is named after the street of the same name that formed one of the old gates of medieval Doncaster.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster
29 min walk • The Eco-Power Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231.
1.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster
48 min walk • Doncaster Racecourse is a racecourse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It hosts two of Great Britain's 36 annual Group 1 flat races, the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy.
2.4 miNW
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Doncaster Minster, Doncaster
63 min walk • Doncaster Minster, formally the Minster and Parish Church of St George, is the Anglican minster church of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is a grade I listed building and was designed by architect designer George Gilbert Scott. The church was built in 1854–1858 to replace an earlier building destroyed by fire.
2.8 miE
Zoo
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster
72 min walk • The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a wildlife conservation and rehabilition centre and tourist attraction located in Branton, south-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
1.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Doncaster
35 min walk • The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum is a Volunteer led museum located at Lakeside in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It occupies the former site of the Royal Air Force Station, RAF Doncaster.
2 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Doncaster
51 min walk • Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
2.5 miW
53°29'55"N • 1°10'5"W
Ashworth Barracks, Doncaster
65 min walk • Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
1.9 miNW
Temple
Our Lady of Doncaster, Doncaster
49 min walk • Our Lady of Doncaster is a Marian shrine located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. The original statue in the Carmelite friary was destroyed during the English Reformation. A modern shrine was erected in St Peter-in-Chains Church, Doncaster in 1973. The feast day of Our Lady of Doncaster is 4 June.