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Finningley sits about six miles southeast of Doncaster, feeling very much like a traditional village despite its proximity to the city. It is centered around a wide, picturesque village green and the historic St Oswald’s Church, which dates back to the 11th century. Most people know the name because of the nearby airfield; once an important RAF station during the Cold War, it later became Doncaster Sheffield Airport. While commercial flights have currently ceased, the site remains a major landmark and employment hub for the wider area. The village itself maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere with a local primary school, a pub, and a duck pond that serves as a focal point for the community. It’s a practical spot for getting around, as the A614 runs right through it, linking you easily to Bawtry and the motorway network, yet it stays remarkably peaceful once you step back into the residential lanes.