Contents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,
Sleeping, Essential Information.

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DONCASTER
A bustling city with lots on offer that is an eclectic mix of the
urban and the rural and of the old and the new! World
famous for its horse racing and home to one of the most
important race courses in the UK, Doncaster is one of
Britain’s oldest cities and features an abundance of historic
sights, interesting architecture, cultural activities and
beautiful surrounding countryside.

CITY:

Situated at the site of an old Roman fort
and the location of one of the
Northumbrian kings’ palaces, Doncaster is
one of the oldest cities in Britain.
However, it saw its real heyday in the 18th
century, when its most famous attraction,
the race course, was established. Horse
racing have been taking place in Doncaster
since 1703, and its St Leger Race began in
1778, which makes it even older than the
famous Epsom Derby. However, for all its
rich history, Doncaster is a town on the
move, with a quickly changing face -- its
Robin Hood international airport opened
only last year, a new stadium and a
education centre is currently being built,
and regeneration on a large scale is taking
place in the town centre. Hence, Doncaster
is a delight no matter what you are looking
for during your holiday, be it historical
sights, great shopping, or a wild weekend
partying.

DO & SEE

Doncaster Minster
The most famous landmark in the city, the
Parish Church of St George or Doncaster
Minster, is with its stunning Victorian
Gothic architecture and delightful Victorian
stained glass a must.

Brodsworth Hall & Gardens
Stunning country house from the 1860s
surrounded by parks, showing visitors how
a wealthy Yorkshire family and their
servants lived for some 150 years.

Mansion House
As one of only three civic Mansion Houses
in Britain, and one of the city’s most
famous buildings, Doncaster’s mid-18th
century Mansion House is well worth a
visit.

Conisbrough Castle
The stone keep and walls of this
fascinating castle is regarded as one of the
finest examples of medieval architecture in
Europe.
4 miles south-west of Doncaster, off the A630

Aeroventure
Explore the history of aviation at this
aircraft museum, which is home to
jetfighters, helicopters and engines as well
as displays depicting World War II on the
home front.

The Dome Leisure Centre
With pools, geysers, fountains, spas,
saunas, fitness studios, sports, events, an
ice rink and a climbing wall, this is
fantastic fun for the whole family --
evident in the more than 1 million visitors
that come here every year!
Address: Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, 1.5 miles south-east
of Doncaster city centre

Race Course
No visit to Doncaster is complete if not
visiting its world-famous race course.
Tickets can be bought through the website
and a calendar with special themed days
can also be found on the website.

EATING:

Doncaster is home to a wide range of
different restaurants, serving everything
from proper British pub grub to Arabic,
Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Thai cuisine,
and if you are into Indian food, you
certainly have come to the right place, as
the city has a flurry of them. Head to
Copley Road and the Netherhall area for
smaller independent restaurants with
cuisine from across the globe, with Italian
diners particularly in abundance, and to
Priory Walk for more contemporary
venues.

Cluzels
Carefully selected menus, a continental
flavour, and an intimate, relaxing dining
experience await visitors to this restaurant.

Le Bistro
A massive choice of different dishes, with a
focus on traditional tasty British food, is
served at this popular venue, which also
offers an extensive wine list and special
party menus on Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat.

The Chefs Table
For an intimate atmosphere, English and
French cuisine, and a dining experience
that will make you feel as if you are having
dinner at your best friend’s house, this is
the place to go. The bar is unlicensed, but
feel free to bring your own drinks which
can be cooled in the venue’s fridge.

Bangkok Royal Elephant
One of the best places for authentic Thai
food in Doncaster.

Taj Mahal
With an extensive menu and authentic
food, this award-winning restaurant is a
must for those with a taste for Indian food.

Indus
Doncaster’s oldest Indian restaurant is
famous for its superb cuisine, excellent
service and relaxed atmosphere, and also
plays host to regular live entertainment,
themed evenings, and a bar.

Fratelli’s
Enjoy fine Sicilian dishes, including pasta,
pizza, meat, fish and vegetarian food.

Opera Ristorante Italiano
A venue with a very Italian atmosphere,
excellent food and an extensive selection
of hand-made Italian desserts and ice
creams.
 

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Whatever you are into, you are bound to
find one bar in Doncaster that suits you
perfectly, whether you are after a
traditional historic alehouse, a
Beatles-themed bar, an old market place
boozer or a fruity cocktail bar, a chart-and
dance fuelled pub for the younger crowd or
a super-classy drinks venue.
Despite its size, Doncaster has built up a
reputation as a great place where to party,
with a vast array of different bars for
pre-clubbing drinks and a flurry of great
clubs where revellers can let their hair
down.

Tonik
Bar and cafe serving a wide range of food,
such as sandwiches, pizzas and burgers, as
well as a large selection of drinks and
coffees, with DJs in the evenings and a
chill out bar upstairs.

Lounge Bar Restaurant
This incredibly classy and cool venue is the
place to be seen in Doncaster.

Toas
Located in Doncaster’s coolest
development, Priory Walk, this place is
very popular with the locals, with funky
music and a good vibe.

Aruba
Fancy a splendid cocktail? Then head to
Aruba, which features an extensive drinks
list, DJs, and a stylish crowd on two floors.

The Courtyard
Enjoy a beer in the summer in this venue’s
beer garden/courtyard, indulge in some
excellent food or tune in to some cool RnB
beats at night.

Masons Arm
If you are a fan of proper British ale, head
to this 200-year old alehouse, which caters
for the more mature crowd.
 

Coach & Horses
Traditional pub that a night draws a
younger crowd in with its offering of dance
and chart music on its own dance floor.

Trilogy
The latest addition to Doncaster’s club
scene features a series of different rooms
with a variety of music and themed bars,
including a separate one for the over-25s.

Camelots
With three themed nights featuring RnB on
Fridays, House on Saturdays and Motown
and Soul on Sundays, Camelots has made
a reputation as one of the best venues in
Doncaster.

Yates
As one of Britain’s biggest and most
popular bar/club chains, Yates of course
also has a venue in Doncaster, with great
food, splendid drinks and DJs spinning
their desks.

Flares
Fans of the 70s cannot not afford to miss
visiting this place, with bar staff dressed
up in flares and wigs and punters dancing
the nights away to 70s classics.

The Warehouse
Now in its 15th successful year, Warehouse
claims to be the longest established and
the best dance club in the UK.

Livingstones
Very popular venue, offering a wide variety
of music ranging from 60s classics to
modern dance and chart, as well as live
bands, karaoke nights and DJs.

Airport:

Visitors to Doncaster will be greeted by a
modern international airport, opened only
in 2005, and located only 7 miles or some
25 minutes by bus from Doncaster town
centre. There is a shuttle service from the
airport to Doncaster Rail Station and other
stops in the town centre, departing every
hour on a daily basis. The fare is
£3.50-5.00 for adults and £2.00-3.00 for
children, with family tickets also available.
Visitors can also use local bus links to the airport, or the

taxis available in the taxi rank outside.

Public transport
To use bus, tram and train services in
Doncaster and South Yorkshire, you can
either buy a Day Pass, which costs £5.50
and is valid in the entire region, or a
Weekly Ticket, which costs £20.00 for the
whole of South Yorkshire and £14.50 for
the Doncaster Zone.

Telephone
Country code: +44
Area code: 01302