Skellow
in Doncaster of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
53.587 and -1.206 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 53° 35' 14" and W -1° 12' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:54 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Discover Skellow

Skellow in Doncaster (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 151 mi (or 242 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Skellow is now 07:54 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports near Skellow, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Liverpool – Maritime Mercantile City in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Marr, Norton, South Elmsall, North Elmsall and Upton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 68%
Air Pressure 1001 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mercure Doncaster Centre Danum Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
High Street
DN11DN Doncaster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRAVELODGE DONCASTER

Address
0,4 mi
A1 GREAT NORTH ROAD CARCROFT
DN6 8LR DONCASTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Doncaster Central

Address
5,2 mi
HIGH FISHERGATE
DN1 1QZ DONCASTER
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DARRINGTON HOTEL

Address
6,3 mi
GREAT NORTH ROAD
WF8 3BL DARRINGTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Endurance GB South Yorkshire Ride

Published: September 15, 2010
Length: 00:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WestridingEGB

12/9/10 - a ride round Frickley Estate and the surrounding Doncaster countryside, run by the West Riding Group of Endurance GB. Filmed by Spudcam.


Disused Railway Diaries - Barnsdale Tunnel ( Tunnies )

Published: November 08, 2013
Length: 49:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Uncle Frank

Colin The Head presents Disused Railway Diaries, a historical look back at some of the timeless relics of the railways of yesterday, In today's episode, Colin visits the disused railway tunnel...


Brodsworth Hall Gardens in August

Published: January 28, 2014
Length: 41:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chaldon2view

We visited Brodsworth Hall in spring to see the daffodils a couple of years ago so this year we went in August. The hedges and shrubs are beautifully manicured and there is a view of the house...


Here's a look at the orchids I grow that are in flower today

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 57:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VAPE IT WITH LES

Here's a quick look at some of my orchids which are currently in flower. If you want me to put more of these videos up with the plants please let me know in the comments section and I'll show...


Brodsworth Hall Gardens

Published: June 28, 2012
Length: 44:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Barnsley Telly

A short clip of the wind farm at Marr visible from the Brodworth Hall would planning have been approved if Lord Markham of Brodworth Colliery fame was still around?


Journey from P & O Ferries Hull to Upton, Pontefract via M62 and A1M motorway

Published: March 28, 2014
Length: 41:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Les Pickin

This is a video of the journey from P & O ferries Pride of Hull and Pride of Rotterdam ferry terminal at Hulls King George Dock to Upton, Pontefract via M62 and A1M motorways. Car is a Peugeot...


Barnsdale Disused Railway Tunnel Exploration

Published: December 21, 2008
Length: 23:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Moodster020

Other youtuber's Barnsdale Tunnel Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTGwMUoud_k Video Explore of the long closed Barnsdale Tunnel on the old H&B Railway, 15 or so miles up the same.


Graham Auto Test - 3rd Aug 2011 - Moorhouse - Lindholme Motor Sports Club

Published: August 06, 2011
Length: 58:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Johnsen

Graham Auto Testing in a Nissan Micra at Moorhouse Equestrian Centre on 3rd August 2011. A Lindholme Motor Sports Club Event, find us on facebook!


*TRIPLE HEADER STEAM* 48151, 45699 and 46115 blast through Bentley

Published: May 29, 2014
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CoachAlex1996 (AlexMetroman)

Triple Header Steam! LMS Stanier Class 8F 48151, LMS Jubilee Class 45699 'Galatea' and LMS Royal Scot Class 46115 'Scots Guardsman' blast through Bentley (South Yorkshire) working from ...


Class 66 hauled Freightliner train passing Bentley Station

Published: March 24, 2010
Length: 32:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: barnsley101685

Freightliner train passing Bentley station, Doncaster heading to Stourton on 24th March 2010.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hampole

Hampole is a small village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, on the border with West Yorkshire. The eastern boundary of the parish is marked by the Great North Road, and the parish lies in what was once the Barnsdale Forest. It has a population of 187. Hampole itself is a village situated on the A638 road.

Located at 53.5861, -1.23333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Doncaster, Villages in South Yorkshire

Brodsworth Colliery

Brodsworth Colliery was a colliery near Woodlands, South Yorkshire, England that operated from 1906, when the pit was sunk, to 1990. It was known for Woodlands, a high-quality model village constructed for its workers. The colliery was consistently amongst those that employed the most miners in Britain, employing around 2,800 workers throughout the 1980s. The pit site is soon to be redeveloped for housing.

Located at 53.5647, -1.20917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in South Yorkshire, History of South Yorkshire, Former mines in England, Underground mines in England

Barnsdale

Barnsdale, or Barnsdale Forest, is a relatively small area of South Yorkshire, England which has a rich history. The region is steeped in folklore. Barnsdale is historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Barnsdale lies in the immediate vicinity north and north-west of Doncaster, and which was formerly forested and a place of royal hunts, and also renowned as a haunt of the outlaw Robin Hood in early ballads.

Located at 53.5861, -1.23333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forests and woodlands of South Yorkshire, Geography of Doncaster, Robin Hood locations, Visitor attractions in Doncaster

Red House (Woodlands)

Red House is the name of junction 38 of the A1(M), where it meets the A638, 4 miles north of Doncaster and ¾ of a mile north of Woodlands, South Yorkshire, England. South of the junction, the A638 follows the route of the historic Great North Road to Doncaster. North of the junction the A1 (no longer motorway class) heads towards Barnsdale Bar and West Yorkshire. The junction is named after the farm house that stands at the junction.

Located at 53.5781, -1.2126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in South Yorkshire, Motorway junctions in England

Robin Hood's Well

Robin Hood's Well is at Skellow, South Yorkshire, England by the old Great North Road, in what was known as Barnsdale or Barnsdale Forest. The well was moved from its original location when the dual carriageway alongside it was built. Hence it is no longer a real well, and has a solid concrete base.

Located at 53.5998, -1.21713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of South Yorkshire, Robin Hood

Brodsworth Welfare A.F.C

Brodsworth Welfare A.F.C. are an English football club based in Woodlands, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The club are members of the Central Midlands League North Division and play at the Welfare Ground.

Located at 53.5627, -1.18819 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Northern Counties East Football League, Sport in Doncaster, Association football clubs established in 1912, Football clubs in South Yorkshire, 1912 establishments in England

Pickburn

Pickburn is a hamlet in South Yorkshire, England, close to the village of Brodsworth and Brodsworth Hall. The hamlet appears to get its name from the small stream "Pick Burn" (or river Pick) which flows through it on its way to Highfields Lake, in the Woodlands wildlife park. At the time of Kirkby's Inquest, Pickburn was held by the Wasteneys and the Lyvets.

Located at 53.5667, -1.21667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hamlets in England, Villages in South Yorkshire

Bullcroft Colliery

Bullcroft Colliery was a coal mine situated by the village of Carcroft north of Doncaster. The Bullcroft Colliery Company was formed in April 1908 and sinking of the shafts commenced immediately.

Located at 53.5819, -1.18629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coal mines in South Yorkshire, Underground mines in England


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Skellow