Visit Doncaster Guide 2021
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Enjoy more quality time. Visitor Guide 2021. visitdoncaster.com LOVELOVE SHOPPINGSHOPPING Love LOVE LOTS OF CHOICE LAKESIDE LOVE GREAT SAVINGS With over 40 famous name stores, Lakeside Village, on the outskirts of Doncaster, offers visitors a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. From free parking to wide open walkways, you’ll find a warm welcome and great outlet offers in stores like Next, M&S, Clarks and The Body Shop. And with the recent addition of B&M, you’re sure to be spoilt for choice! With fashion for all the family, sportswear, gifts, homeware and accessories, not forgetting plenty of places to eat and drink, there really is something for everyone at Lakeside Village. 5 MINS FROM JCT 3,M18 If you love shopping and savings in a family friendly space, Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is the place. Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster Sat nav: DN4 5PH LAKESIDE-VILLAGE.CO.UK WA4813 LV Corporate Ad-VisitDoncaster.indd 1 29/10/2020 10:38 Cover Photo Credit: Ben Harrison Photography visitdoncaster.com ContentsEnjoy Doncaster! Contents Welcome Back 4-5 Proud of our Heritage 6-7 Food Glorious Food 8-9 Enjoyable Shopping 10-11 Sports and Outdoors 12-13 Green Doncaster 14-15 Getting Here 16-17 Enjoy Your Stay 18-22 Great Music and Nightlife 24-25 Family Friendly Fun 28-29 Arts and Culture 30-31 Tourist Information Centre 32 Check out our brand new website at www.visitdoncaster.com 3 #RediscoverDoncaster Welcome Back. Welcome back to our 2021 Visitor Guide. As we know 2020 was struck by a pandemic that heightened uncertainty throughout the world, it has meant that we have not been able to welcome as many visitors to Doncaster as we would have liked to and it has generally resulted in us all having to adapt to a new way of living. We are hopeful, that although the pandemic There are a number of other exciting activities continues, there is light at the end of the tunnel. happening in Doncaster this year. One being the At the time of writing this, the vaccine is very major expansion at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park much in full flow. We are still hopeful that 2021 will which will create a massive boost to the local be the year when things start to look up and we can economy and create capacity to welcome many welcome you all back to the wonderful borough of new visitors. Doncaster. Another boost is the Wizz Air expansion at Despite the pandemic, we were able to complete Doncaster Sheffield Airport which means that we Doncaster’s brand new Civic and Cultural are not only able to fly to lots of new destinations, Quarter Cinema and Restaurant complex. but we can now also welcome a surge of The complex has been such a great addition international visitors to the town too. to Doncaster and we are excited to be able to Whatever this year may bring, just remember that welcome you all to experience it later this year. we are stronger together. The fantastic Danum Gallery, Library and Stay safe and take care. We look forward to Museum was also completed in 2020 and we welcoming you back soon... cannot wait for you to see this brand new attraction and asset for local people. Look out for the opening date coming soon. Ros Jones - Mayor of Doncaster Credit: Ben Harrison Photography Credit: Ben Harrison Photography 4 visitdoncaster.com Exciting new developments. New major expansion at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. New Danum Gallery, Library and Museum. New Civic and Cultural Quarter Cinema and Restaurant Complex. New Wizz Air expansion at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Credit: Ben Harrison Photography 5 #RediscoverDoncaster Proud of our Heritage. Doncaster is a market town steeped in history. The history of the town dates back as far as 71AD when it was founded by the Romans. Today, traces of the town’s rich history can still be seen in and around the town. Doncaster is home to a number of historical monuments and sites that are well worth a visit. It is home to the Mansion House which is only one of three in the country and it is truly a vision of beauty. The afternoon tea days and open days are great opportunities to explore the inside of the stunning building. If you are more of an outdoor type, then a visit to our beautiful stately homes and gardens, Brodsworth Hall and Gardens and Cusworth Hall are a must. They both make for perfect family days out. Make sure you squeeze in time for a visit to one of Doncaster’s most recognisable buildings, Doncaster Minster. The building runs weekly open days so you can have a look around and appreciate its grandeur. You can learn a lot about the building’s fascinating history from the passionate volunteers. The Normans built fine castles, two of which survive in Doncaster - Conisbrough and Tickhill. Conisbrough Castle is open to visitors all year round, so do make sure you pay it a visit whereas Tickhill Castle is open one day a year. We can’t talk about Doncaster’s history and not mention the St Leger, the World’s oldest classic horse race which runs annually in September. A real highlight of the year, which sees thousands of visitors flood toDoncaster Racecourse from all over the country. A visit to Doncaster would be incomplete without a visit to Doncaster Markets. The market which dates back over 2000 years is one of the finest traditional markets in the north and has a number of highlights including the International Food Hall, Fish Market, Corn Exchange and the Wool Market where you can eat, be entertained and buy clothing, unique gifts, arts and crafts. 6 visitdoncaster.com A Rich Seam This year, 2021, Doncaster saw the completion of an exciting and ambitious project to create an iconic piece of art to commemorate Doncaster’s Credit: Ben Harrison Photography proud mining heritage right in the very heart of the town centre. Keep your eyes peeled for the statue which can be found at the bottom of Printing Office Street. Due to the uncertain climate that we find ourselves in, please be aware that all activities/buildings are subject to change/closure at any time. Please check with the venue before setting off on your journey that activities are still going ahead as planned. 7 #RediscoverDoncaster Food Glorious Food. Doncaster has a delectable selection of restaurants for every taste, so whether you’re after some quality international food, hearty pub grub or a cuppa and cake from one of our many quirky independent cafes, Doncaster has you covered. Here is a small selection of some of Doncaster’s top rated eateries as chosen by the customers on TripAdvisor*. Cafés Tweed at Wadworth 5 A Family run ‘Farm to Fork Eatery’ based in the small village of Wadworth, Doncaster. Moona Coffee 5 A family owned independent speciality Coffee Shop, Cafe and Tea House. The Village Tea Pot 5 Credit: Ben Harrison Photography A friendly, family run Tea Room in the heart of Credit: Ben Harrison Photography Arksey serving a delicious range of sandwiches, hot food, homemade cakes, cream tea, & traditional afternoon tea. Jazz Café 5 A new family friendly jazz themed café and deli in Doncaster, serving delicious locally sourced food throughout the day. The Glass Strawberry 4.5 A vibrant and quirky café in the heart of Doncaster town centre serving a range of hot and cold foods, drinks and a selection of sweet treats. 8 visitdoncaster.com Restaurants Bars and Pubs La Boca 5 Doncaster Brewery 5 Tap Since opening in 2019, this Argentinian restaurant has proved a real hit with locals and visitors alike. A husband and wife team serving cask ale, many Here you can enjoy some of the finest cuts of meat of which are brewed on the premises, traditional against a backdrop of stylish and well-designed ciders, craft ale and bottled world beers. interiors. The Draughtsman 5 La Fiesta 5 Alehouse (Platform 3B) A hidden gem in Armthorpe that offers some This friendly family run business is Doncaster’s of the best Spanish tapas around. first railway alehouse, located on Platform 3B of Doncaster Railway Station. Clam and Cork 5 The Rum Rooms 4.5 This seafood and fish open kitchen restaurant in the heart of Doncaster Market was rated A family run rum bar and fusion restaurant located the number one restaurant in Doncaster on in Doncaster town centre. TripAdvisor, and one of the top restaurants in 4.5 Yorkshire in the Good Food Guide 2020. The Newton Arms A family friendly pub at the heart of the community Turkuaz 4.5 that serves quality home cooked food as well as a A newly renovated Turkish restaurant offering a great range of beers, cask ales, lagers and wines memorable dining experience with the highest and soft drinks. quality food. All dishes are prepared daily using 4 fresh ingredients. The Leopard One of Doncaster’s live music venues which has Lalezar 4.5 played host to some big names including Kasabian, Lalezar BBQ Meze Bar Restaurant offers a wide Travis, Snow Patrol and Bad Manners to name a selection of grilled Turkish kebabs, fish dishes, few. pide and salads, giving you a taste of authentic 4 Anatolian cuisine. The Red Lion A warm and inviting pub steeped in history 4.5 El Torero centrally located in the town centre. Experience authentic and traditional flavours of The Old Market Hall Spain in the heart of Doncaster, with a friendly Wetherspoon 4 atmosphere and beautifully decorated restaurant.