Zoos & Wildlife

Hexthorpe Park Aviary

📍 Doncaster, Yorkshire

★4.6(116 Google reviews)

Large mature parkland in Doncaster offering walking paths, flower displays, a playground, and free tennis courts. Expansive open space for family walks and relaxed outdoor time.

✓ Free tennis courts✓ Large parkland✓ Mature trees✓ Seasonal flowers✓ Flood damage to areas✓ Peaceful walks

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families in the Doncaster area wanting a low-key outdoor outing with older children who enjoy walking or tennis. The free tennis courts are a genuine draw and the parkland scale allows for a relaxed pace. Some areas show flood damage — stick to the main paths and flower sections for the best experience.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check Google Maps satellite view before visiting to navigate this large parkland

⏰Tennis courts are free to use — bring your own rackets and balls

🎟️Visit in late spring or summer when flower displays are at their peak

🚗Some flood-affected sections have reduced ground quality — main paths are in better condition

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

★★★★★

116 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

Robert Evans

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Lived in doncaster for over 30 years and didn't know about this park. A great place to go for walks or just a relaxing day. Park for the kids, and tennis courts wich are free. Check it out on Google maps and find out all about it, and its a very large parkland.”

Viviennekate Neale

2 years ago

★★★★★

“If you need the comfort of trees then this park has quite a variety of mature specimens.”

Marc F

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Still good, but not what it was. Lovely setting and the flowers were in bloom whilst we were there. Having seen this over the last few years the floodings have not been kind. Such a nice area.”

💬 What parents mention

Free tennis courtsMature trees and flowersPeaceful walking routesFlood damage to some areas

Overview

Hexthorpe Park is a large, established parkland featuring mature trees, seasonal flower displays, walking paths, a children's playground, and free-to-use tennis courts. The park is well-known locally for decades and undervisited by those outside the area. Open space is generous for running and informal play. Some sections have seen flood impact in recent years, reducing the condition of certain areas.