As can be guessed from its name, Doncaster has its roots in Roman times, when the fort of Caer Daun guarded an important crossing of the river Don, making the place a staging point on the land route between York and Lincoln. The town became known as Danum before it was Doncaster. Castra means camp, so Doncaster was the camp (or fort) on the river Don. Throughout its history has remained an important point on the route between North and South. In the age of the stage coach Doncaster was a significant stopping point. When the railway age arrived the town flourished further, a major locomotive works being built there because of the town’s location and its coal mining. Coal mining peaked in the early 20th century, and disappeared in the 1970s and 80s. The famous Mallard and Flying Scotsman engines were built there, part of an engineering tradition including tractor building, though that too is receding into history. Doncaster remains an important railway station, on the East Coast Mainline, and is said to be served by more train operating companies than any other, and to the west is the Railport serving traffic destined for the Channel Tunnel. There is now the new international Robin Hood airport serving the town, and it has tremendous road links, standing on the A1(M), the M18, and within minutes of the M1 and M62. The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1194 and a market charter in 1248, and the market is still going strong. There is a link between Doncaster’s transport heritage and its most famous sporting event, as the racecourse is said to have developed because of the breeding of horses in the town for the stagecoach service. The St Leger, run at Doncaster, is the oldest of the five British classic races, having started in 1776. In an echo of work elsewhere in the town the racecourse has been extensively refurbished and improved, reopening in August 2007. As might be expected with a town of nearly 70,000 inhabitants, and Metropolitan Borough population approaching 300,000, the leisure and retail facilities in Doncaster are good, and in recent times it has become an Education City in a regeneration drive. The history of a town like Doncaster is bound to leave its monuments. The impressive Minster dominates the centre, and a few miles to the South West lies 12th-century Conisbrough Castle, cared for by English Heritage. There are plenty of other reminders of the wealth of the town through the centuries: Cusworth Hall, Brodsworth Hall, and Cantley Manor among them. It would be a mistake to think of Doncaster only in urban or built environment terms, as it is surrounded by natural features like Sprotbrough Flash in the Don Gorge, and the Humberhead Peatlands, and several Yorkshire Wildlife Trust sites.
Attraction
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (EH)
Conisbrough Castle
Cusworth Hall Museum of South Yorkshire Life
Doncaster Aeroventure South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
Old Smithy and Heritage Centre
Thorne Memorial Park Railway
Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoftý
Budget
Campanile Hotel *book online*
Express by Holiday Inn Doncaster *book online*
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Park Inn *book online*
Premier Inn Doncaster (Lakeside) *book online*
Premier Inn Doncaster Central *book online*
Premier Inn Doncaster Central East *book online*
The Purple Hotel *book online*
Thorne Central Guest House *book online*
Travelodge Doncaster *book online*
Travelodge Doncaster M18/M180 *book online*
Camping
Woodcarr ParkCare Home
86 Travis Gardens
Cedars Care Home
Dunniwood Lodge
Flower Park Care Home
Oaklands Care Home
Woodlea Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Burns School Of Dance Ltd
Transilvania School of Krav Maga
Yoga - Sunshine Yoga
Club
Livingstones
Spring Storm
The Venue
Council
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
J. Brady & Associates
M. E. Young & Associates
Estate Agent
247 Property Services
Brown William H
C Barnsdale & Son
Elite Property Solutions
Haybrook Property Services
John Robinson Estate Agents
Johnson's
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Doncaster Golf Club
Doncaster Town Moor
Hickleton Golf Club
Owston Park
Thornhurst Park Golf Club
Wheatley Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Cannons Health Club
Empire Body Building and Fitness Centre
Oranges Ladies Only Health Club
Inn
The LocoThe Lodge
Market
Antique and Bric-a-Brac Market
Brodsworth Miners Welfare Car Boot
Bullcroft Memorial Hall Car Boot
Denaby Main Car Boot
Doncaster Farmers Market
Doncaster Market
Keepmoat Stadium Car Boot
Racecourse Sunday Market
Scawthorpe Car Boot
Performing Arts
New Youth Theatre
Ridgeway School Of Dance
Pub and Bar
Alverley Inn
Cadeby Inn
Coach & Horses
Crooked Billet
Eagle & Child
Emporium
Fairway
Golden Fleece
Leopard
Nags Head
Paddock
Prince Of Wales
Sportsman
The Duke William
Three Horseshoes
Vine
Woodfield Farm
Woolpack
Racecourse
Restaurant
Cactus Jack
Cadeby Inn
Carlos Restaurant
Central Park
Crooked Billet
Eating Whole
Epworth Tap
Fratelli's
Fresco Diner
Indus
Le Bistro
Lounge
San Remo
Woodfield Farm
School
Hill House St Mary's School
New Youth Theatre
Ridgeway School Of Dance
Solicitor
Atherton Godfrey
Atteys Solicitors
Dawson & Burgess Solicitors
Grainger Appleyard Solicitors
Taylor Bracewell Solicitors
Taxi
A Black Cab Co
Alpha Mini Cabs
Apple
Cusworth Travel
Lambeth travel
Star Taxis
Williamson Cars Ltd
Vet
Sports Clubs
Denaby & Cadeby CC (Cricket)
Donaster TC (Tennis)
Doncaster (Rowing)
Doncaster ARLFC (Rugby League)
Doncaster Danum Eagles Basketball Club (Basketball)
Doncaster Hockey Club (Women's Hockey)
Doncaster Panthers Basketball Club (Basketball)
Doncaster RFC (Rugby Union)
Doncaster Rovers (Football)
Doncaster Town CC (Cricket)
Eden Grove TC (Tennis)
Harworth Hurricanes BMX Club (Cycling)
Hatfield Flyers Basketball Club (Basketball)
Hatfield Town Cricket Club (Cricket)
Shops
Harvest Fields Books
Maridon Bookshop
Wilkinsons
Blooming Lovely
Sugg Sport
Allsports (Retail) Ltd
Elegant Designs
Busy Lizzie
Boots
Rymans
Stringers Strikes
Bland Tavern Nurseries
Walkers Nurseries Ltd
Juliann Gifts
Fieldgate
Whittard of Chelsea
H I Weldrick Ltd
H Dickinson & Co
Punch
J D Sports
Amazing Gifts For You
Staples
Mountain Warehouse
Thorntons
PC World
Wickes
Evetian & Beck-Arron
Gallery 13
Tonicraft
Wallis
Ernest Jones
Lakeside Village
Mothercare
Mothercare
Gamestation
Superdrug
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Adams Collectables
Carol's Floral Occasions
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
T K Maxx
Caro'ls Floral Occasions
Lush
Pets At Home
Baby Smiles
Ambience
Pink Orchid Hair & Beauty Salon
Jody Adele Beauty
McCallum’s Farm Shop
Roseacre Nursery
Beau Frames & Crafts
G French Jewellery
R A Imaging Photographic Studio
LSP Photography
Elite Bridalwear
Topman
Topshop
BHS
House Of Fraser
Antiques
Stones Keith
Keith Stones Grandfather Clocks
Activities
Mountain Aspirations(Adventure)
Conisbrough Castle Archers(Archery)
Danum Archers(Archery)
Doncaster Superbowl(Bowling)
Doncaster Wheels CC(Cycling)
Grove House Stables(Riding)
Grove House Stables Riding School & Livery Yard(Riding)
Places to Stay near Doncaster
Premier Inn Doncaster Central (0.29 miles)
Regent Hotel (0.52 miles)
Set in the heart of Doncaster in walking distance to the shops and train centre is the friendly Regent Hotel. Offering a mix of 18th Century architecture and friendly modern ... More
The Caribbean (0.68 miles)
Earl of Doncaster (0.88 miles)
Just 1 mile from the town centre, The Earl has long been established as one of Doncaster’s leading hotels. Ideally suited for access by both road and rail, with our ... More
Park Inn by Radisson (1.08 miles)
Grand St. Leger Hotel (1.19 miles)
The most luxurious Hotel in Doncaster...And a perfect venue for business or pleasure. Offering the finest accommodation in Doncaster and superb conference facilities, the hotel is ideal for a company ... More
Premier Inn Doncaster (Lakeside) (1.57 miles)
Premier Inn Doncaster Central East (1.68 miles)
Campanile Hotel (1.81 miles)
Our modern hotel will provide you with high standards, together with excellent value for money. The Campanile Hotel Doncaster is only 5 miles from Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster.
Our aim is ... More
Express by Holiday Inn Doncaster (1.87 miles)
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Close to Robin Hood Airport, just 2 minutes’ drive from the M18 motorway and the A1(M), this modern hotel offers comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation at ... More
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