Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stainforth, South Yorkshire
Stainforth, South Yorkshire — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Billinger — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stainforth, South Yorkshire is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Stainforth, located in South Yorkshire, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. The museum features exhibits that reflect the community's past, offering insights into the region's cultural development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Stainforth was established in the Anglo Saxon period and is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086), as a small settlement of 7 households. In 1066, it was under Earl Harold, but after the Norman Conquest it was given by William the Conqueror to William of (de) Warenne. In 1348, Stainforth received a Royal Charter, entitling it to hold a weekly market on Fridays and an annual ten-day fair. The town briefly thrived as a commercial centre and port and attracted traders from as far afield as the Isle of Axholme, but the market soon slumped as Bawtry grew in importance. George Porter (later Lord Porter of Luddenham), the Nobel prize winning chemist, was born in the town in 1920. Stainforth railway…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5958, -1.0253
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Stainforth
- Postcode
- DN7 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster North
Sources
- wikipedia: Stainforth, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial Immediately to East of Chapel at Stainforth Cemetery
War Memorial Immediately to East of Chapel at Stainforth Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ivy Rose Court Caravan Park
Ivy Rose Court Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stainforth Bridge
Stainforth Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitegates Caravan Site
Whitegates Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Abbey Walk Mobile Home Park
Abbey Walk Mobile Home Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wayside cross on Trundle Lane
Wayside cross on Trundle Lane — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aldborough Roman Town
Aldborough Roman Town — Heritage Museum in Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bayle Museum
Bayle Museum — Local museum in Bridlington, England.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
BD1 Gallery
BD1 Gallery — closed gallery in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Beck Isle Museum
Beck Isle Museum — museum in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stainforth, South Yorkshire?
- Stainforth, South Yorkshire is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.5958°, -1.0253°.
- Is Stainforth, South Yorkshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Stainforth, South Yorkshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.