Robin Hood

Although Robin Hood is associated with Nottingham Forest, that forest extended far to the north of Doncaster back in the day. The legendary socially-minded outlaw is strongly rumoured to have operated around North Doncaster, particularly Barnsdale Bar. It’s around here where he is reputed to have robbed rich people travelling on what we now call the A1 route. The understated monument, Robin Hood’s Well, is located directly adjacent to the A1 around at Barnsdale. This association with Doncaster is also reflected in the name of Doncaster’s airport, Robin Hood.