About Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Doncaster was originally the Roman settlement of
Danum and is one of the largest and oldest boroughs in the
UK. It is very near to the historical cities of York and
Lincoln and the people enjoy both city and country life.
5 miles away is historic Conisbrough Castle and
the world's oldest flat classic horse race, the St. Leger takes
place at Doncaster
Racecourse. The country houses of Cusworth Hall and
Brodsworth Hall are nearby.
Doncaster is a lively, cultured town offering a lot of
entertainment and leisure choices. For example, the Dome
offers indoor sports including swimming, skating, bowling) and the
Keepmoat Stadium
offers football, athletics and a gym. The outdoors
activities, the area offers good football, golf and sailing
facilities. There are various walkways of natural beauty around the
green fields and countryside in the Don and Dearne Valleys.
Entertainment & Leisure Activities in Doncaster
Shopping
Doncaster has an excellent range of shops situated in the town
centre, plus a very large indoor and outdoor
market, which is held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, where
you can buy everything from fruit and vegetables to designer
clothes. There is also a second hand / antique market on a
Wednesday.
The Lakeside Village, a
shopping centre designed along the lines of the American style
shopping mall, is a short bus journey from the town centre.
The new Frenchgate
Interchange offers a fantastic choice of names all under one
roof, offering access to the bus and train stations as well.
Entertainment
You can enjoy vibrant nightlife - lots of pubs, night
clubs, and restaurants in and around Doncaster town centre.
Doncaster Dome at Doncaster
Leisure Park has six pools and a ice-rink as well as
squash, badminton and indoor football courts, indoor bowls area,
gymnasium, health hydro, restaurants and cafes.
The Domealso hosts pop concerts and special events - check
the Dome website for
forthcoming artists.
Open air concerts are held at The Keepmoat Stadium -
artists including Elton John, Bryan Adams and Tynchy
Stryder have played there recently.
For more information about forthcoming events in Doncaster, see
the Whats
Happening in Donny? calendar-blog.
Local Attractions
Brodsworth
Hall, nearby, is one of the best examples of a Victorian
country house, which has been restored to its original state.
Cusworth Hall is a
18th Century country house set in extensive landscaped parkland.
The Museum of South Yorkshire Life is based here.
Conisbrough
Castle, 7 miles from the town centre dates back to the
12th Century.
Doncaster Rovers Football
Club play in the English Championship which is one division
below the Premiership. Tickets cost between £15 and £30.
Doncaster Racecourse
is home to the oldest Classic - the St. Leger and is currently
being redeveloped so its facilities will be amongst the best in the
country. There are several race meetings throughout the year.
Yorkshire
Wildlife Park has recently opened and features wallabies,
meercats, lemurs, ostriches and more.
See the Visit Doncaster site for
more information about shopping, things to do, places to visit,
etc.