As any horseracing enthusiast will tell you, Doncaster is home to the famous St Leger (within 2 miles of our Doncaster Hotel) the world’s oldest flat classic race. The Racecourse is of course one reason to visit our Doncaster Hotel, situated near this thriving South York’s town, but there are many other reasons to be here.
During your stay, you could visit Brodsworth Hall & Gardens (within 7 miles of our Doncaster Hotel); this fine country house has been preserved with the patina of wear, showing how a wealthy family and their servants really lived during 150 years occupation. A rare survival from the Victorian Age, the 15 acres of gardens have been restored to their 1860s heyday.
Conisbrough Castle (within 6 miles of our Doncaster Hotel) was once the principal northern stronghold in 1994, following five centuries of neglect, two new floors and a roof were placed into the Castle Keep and, today, it is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe.
Cusworth Hall/Museum (within 4 miles of our Doncaster Hotel) is a fine 18th Century country house housing the Museum of South Yorkshire Life and standing in extensive parklands. The panoramic views across the region provide a popular attraction. There is a teashop on site and the grounds provide good walks and picnic spots.
For the more energetic, there are a number of walks of natural beauty in the Don and Dearne Valleys.
For the shoppers, you won’t be disappointed. Doncaster boasts a wide selection of shopping facilities to suit every taste and pocket - from department stores to designer shops. In addition the Frenchgate Centre (within 1 mile of our Doncaster Hotel) provides quality shopping all under one roof.
Lakeside Village (within 1 mile of our Doncaster Hotel) is an American-style Factory Outlet shopping experience which attracts over 2 million shoppers a year and is under 1 mile from the hotel.
Doncaster Market (within 1 mile of our Doncaster Hotel) is one of the biggest and finest markets in the north and is well worth a visit. Other traditional markets are held throughout the Borough, and all provide the freshest foods and many other commodities.
Sports fans can enjoy;
Doncaster Rovers Football Club (within 2 miles of our Doncaster Hotel),
Doncaster Lakers Rugby League Club (within 2 miles of our Doncaster Hotel),
Doncaster Rugby Football Club. (within 3 miles of our Doncaster Hotel)
Further afield, Meadowhall in Sheffield is only 20 minutes drive from the Doncaster Hotel.
For more information on places to see and things to do, visit www.visitdoncaster.co.uk
Useful websites:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk
www.doncasterroverfc.premium.co.uk
www.doncasterlakers.com
www.drfc.co.uk
www.robinhoodairport.com
www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
www.fengateshopping.co.uk
www.lakeside-village.co.uk
www.doncaster.gov.uk
www.visitbritain.com
www.enjoyengland.com
www.traditionalcarclub.co.uk
www.donny.co.uk
www.meadowcourtstadium.co.uk
www.smc-doncaster.co.uk