Local Interests...

The sheer spectacle, atmosphere and excitement of a day at Doncaster Racecourse is a tradition that is hard to beat. The Racecourse, also known as 'Town Moor' has been drawing appreciative crowds for centuries to their Racedays; and is regarded as one of the finest racecourses in Europe and the best in Yorkshire.

The world class Racecourse is very proud of the position it holds within the history and heritage of the industry, which provides Town Moor and in particular the "St. Leger" race meeting with a national and international profile.

Doncaster Market takes place on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Antiques and second-hand Market takes place on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.

The Frenchgate Centre has been the heart of Doncaster for over 40 years, and was originally called the Arndale Centre after its creators, but was renamed in 1988 after a change of ownership, when it became known as Frenchgate, after one of the old gates of medieval Doncaster and the street which passes to the east of the centre.

Lakeside Village has over 45 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% off the retailer's recommended prices on a host of famous brands including Clarks Factory Shop, Adidas, M&S Outlet and Next Clearance.

Up to 60% off Everyday If you want to go where the smart shoppers go to find great value, then go along to Lakeside Village in Doncaster. With over 45 famous name stores offering up to 60% off everyday, you’ll find everything you need from men’s, women’s and children’s fashion to gifts and accessories all at amazingly low prices. With great stores like Marks and Spencer Outlet, Next Clearance, GAP Outlet, Lillywhites and Clarks Factory Shop set in a spacious peaceful environment, you’re sure to be spoilt for choice. .

As Doncaster's foremost leisure centre, it has a fantastic swimming pool complete with water slides, fountains, lagoon, kids pool and outdoor pool. It also holds a state of the art gym, ice rink and a squash court.

With over 1 million visitors every year and 52 different activities to take part in, The Dome is now one of the UK's top 5 Sports and Leisure attractions. In fact it now has so many activities it is almost impossible to try everything in one day!

A brand new wildlife attraction just off the M18 (J3) near Doncaster, offering a fabulous fun day and animal experience. Walk through 'Lemar Woods' and meet these mischievous primates, or come face to face with the wallabies in Wallaby Walk.

A vast array of animals and attractions await you. Take a walk on the wildside and walk through the natural habitats of animals from all over the world, meet everything from lemars to lions at one of Doncasters newest attractions. Facilities also include both indoor and outdoor play areas as well as a shop.

Conisbrough Castle boasts the finest Circular Norman Keep Tower in the UK, a testament to the Stone Masons of medieval England. The castle was built during the 1180s by the fifth Earl of Surrey, and the remains are dominated by the 97 foot high circular keep. In the mid 1990's, the keep was restored, with a wooden and 2 floors being rebuilt. Audio and visual displays are used to help reconstruct a view of life in a medieval castle.

Cusworth Hall is an imposing 18th century country house set in extensive landscaped parklands, once home to the Battie-Wrightson family. The Grade 1 listed house is deemed a site of special interest due to the preservation of all elements of a Georgian country house. It houses displays on the history of Doncaster and its people.

Following a major grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Doncaster Council, the Hall and Park have recently undergone a major refurbishment programme: roofs on the buildings have been replaced and stonework repaired. In the chapel, ceiling paintings which have not been seen for 50 years have been revealed by painstaking conservation.

This is a family museum with a lively programme of changing exhibitions, events and activities. Special educational facilities are available. Group visits are welcome, with coach parking available within the car park. Group organisers should notify the Hall of any intended visits.

Brodsworth Hall, situated near the village of Brodsworth, five miles to the north west of Doncaster, in South Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, is one of the most complete surviving examples of a Victorian Country House in England, and remains virtually unchanged since the 1860s. It was designed by a 26 year old London architect Philip Wilkinson.

There are over 30 rooms, ranging from grand reception rooms with their original furnishings, right through to the servants' quarters. The house sits within Victorian period gardens which are used for special events throughout the summer.