Roloway Monkey's

The Roloway Monkey statue stands as one of those wonderfully odd South Yorkshire landmarks that stops you mid-drive through Doncaster. It's a life-sized bronze sculpture of a monkey, and yes, it's exactly as peculiar as it sounds - the kind of thing that makes you do a double-take and immediately text a photo to your mates.

The monument marks the spot where a Roloway monkey escaped from captivity years back, becoming local folklore. Whether you're deeply invested in that story or just amused by the sheer randomness of it, the sculpture itself is well-executed and sits in a spot that's easy enough to reach if you're exploring the area. It won't take more than ten minutes to visit - you're looking at a quick photo stop rather than a lengthy attraction.

Families with younger kids might find the novelty amusing for five minutes, though older children and adults will appreciate the quirk of it more. It's the kind of thing you'd slot in alongside other Doncaster visits rather than plan a trip around. If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Bawtry Caravan Park is only 3.7 miles away, or Mooreacres and Sunnyview Touring Park are both within 5.5 miles - it's worth a detour if you're keen on spotting unusual local landmarks. Doncaster itself has plenty more to offer, so this works best as part of a broader exploration of the area.