Location: Doncaster
Top Things to do in Doncaster
Top 10 Things to do in Doncaster, England
Doncaster (/ˈdɒŋkəstər/ or /ˈdɒŋkæstər/) is a large market town in South Yorkshire, England. Together with its surrounding suburbs and settlements, the town forms part of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, which had a mid-2016 est. population of 306,400. The town itself has a population of 109,805 The Doncaster Urban Area had a population of 158,141 in 2011 and includes Doncaster and neighbouring small villages. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, Doncaster is about 17 miles (30 km) north-east of Sheffield, with which it is served by an international airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport in Finningley. The metropolitan boroughs of Barnsley, as the county town, Doncaster, and Rotherham, were created in 1974, and incorporated with the city of Sheffield into the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire.
Restaurants in Doncaster
1. The Vulcan Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 963 reviews
PLEASE NOTE: The Vulcan XH558 Engine Ground-Run Experience and The Vulcan XH558 Airside Tour are pre-booked visits only. Contact for current availability.
Reviewed By krystalzeta - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic airside tour seeing the XH558 Vulcan in all her beauty! Me and my partner stayed at the Ramada hotel across the road from the airport where we met the crew in the reception after breakfast for the briefing. Cannot fault the friendly staff!! After tea and biscuits, we boarded a comfortable warm coach and set off to the aircraft. Whilst there we were able to freely roam, take lots of pictures, go inside the cockpit, see the bomb-bay doors open and were surrounded by lots of friendly staff who were full of interesting information and facts about the aircraft! 10/10 cannot fault a single thing with the experience. Me & Steve are even going to look into coming to one of the taxi run days in the near future ???? would highly recommend!!!
2. The Bawtry Cheese Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
3. Reptile Rendezvous & Furry Friends
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
We now come to you! Meet the meerkats, skunk, owl or a range of reptiles and creep crawlies. Prices start from £50 in the Doncaster area!
Reviewed By Connors2_snc
Heard about this company before just not got around to visiting till yesterday and I'm so glad we did. Originally booked as a treat for the children but I honestly think me and my partner loved the experience just as much if not more .. we had an encounter with the meerkats . Great to be so close and personal able to stroke and touch them to see each little meerkat and their own personally characteristics. Staff are lovely everything from booking to being there ran smoothly happy to answer any questions and so helpful . Have a lovely young and very knowledgeable son who shared many interesting facts about the meerkats and informed us of all the other amazing animals that are available to have and encounter experience with too .. loved it so much so already discussing information for a birthday party! Took many amazing photos videos added my favourite to this review as it makes me laugh soo much each time . Would deffinatly recommend ! Can tell the animals are very well looked after and are more apart of their famliy too then just an unusual pet . Thank you x
4. Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,277 reviews
Brodsworth Hall is an outstanding survivor of a bygone era. Completed in 1863 and Set in 15 acres of award winning formal gardens, the Hall is Conserved as found and contains a fully furnished interior, every item once owned by 3 successive generations of the Thellusson family. The site is open 7 days a week- April to Sept 10am - 6pm; Oct 10am - 5pm and weekends only Nov to Mar 10am - 4pm (Servants wing only) The Hall offers Guided Taster Tours at 11am and 12pm April to Nov ( first come, first served, max 20 per tour) and is open for free flow 1pm until 5pm. (last admission 30 minutes before closing). The site also has a Tea Room serving a selection of hot food and drinks from 10am with last service30 mins before closing.
Reviewed By CGW595 - Kenmare, Ireland
We visited Brodsworth Hall with friends on Monday 17th September.It was a last minute decision to visit,as the English Heritage leaflet we had did not fully convey the amazing venue that the Hall and gardens turned out to be.In the words of one ofour companions it is one of the BEST home and garden ever visited.A stately home it is not,but what a wonderful example of Victorian and Edwardian life it portrays. The grounds are magnificent,with a great array of rare and interesting trees,shrubs and herbaceous plants,lovingly tended by the very helpful garden team.The house is displayed in an "undressed" state,no fancy frills or dramatic displays.Just a reflection of life of a caring wealthy family and their staff.We ewre there for over six hours,and still didn't have enough time to fully appreciate it all.Will return next time in the area.
5. Cusworth Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 699 reviews
Cusworth Hall is an 18th-century Grade I listed country house in Cusworth, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire in the north of England. Set in the landscaped parklands of Cusworth Park, Cusworth Hall is a good example of a Georgian country house. It is now a country house museum.
Reviewed By wamo1963 - Conisbrough, United Kingdom
This is an excellent place to visit, very dog friendly, has a good walk a lake odd squirrel ???? we go here regular, butlers tea room good food friendly staff safe distance in place, well worth a visit parking free at moment due to vandals hope they get caught. Kids place area open enjoy your walk.
6. Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,008 reviews
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a unique walk-through wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. YWP brings families in touch with some of the world's most beautiful and at risk species inc Polar Bears, Black Rhino, Lions, Tigers and Giraffes plus around 400 other animals including 70 different species! Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to experience a truly breathtaking walkthrough wildlife adventure! Kids can enjoy our many indoor and outdoor adventure play zones and adults can relax in our themed dining outlets. Join us for special events through the year including Summer Safari Nights, Easter Adventures and our famous Christmas Fair! Looking for an extra special experience? Why not book onto an exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour and get even closer to the wildlife!
Reviewed By Hayley1609 - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
I came here with my mum on the 26th August (bank holiday) and when we arrived there was a long queue as you would expect on a bank holiday! They are very organised getting people in! When we got in we went to see the lions first (I brought my camera with me and took lots of pictures of all the animals????) we saw 2 of the 9 lions but I don’t blame them for staying out of the sun! They were so cute! There is a information board telling you about the lions! After this we saw the polar bears and tigers! Then we went to get lunch! We went to ¡Caramba! And we got 2 kids meals I got the chicken nugget meal and my mum got the vegan nugget meal, both were served with potato wedges and a drink of your choice! They were very nice!! After lunch we saw the lemurs, wallaby’s , painted dogs, baboons etc and all of which were adorable!! :) There is lots of things to see and do here and I will definitely be returning and I would recommend to any animal lovers, like myself!!???????? (my photos won’t upload :( so here is the one photo I took on my phone of the camels ???? but they were adorable!)
7. South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
We are an aviation museum dedicated to preserving and displaying the aviation history of South Yorkshire and other areas. The museum is run by volunteers and is a Registered Charity. The Museum is suitable and interesting for all ages groups and caters for school and others group visits. The site is accessible by wheelchair users and is pram friendly. We encourage people to become members and for them to be able to get involved with the running of a busy museum in all its aspects.
Reviewed By sams51397
A great museum! There’s always something happening here and something will have changed every time you visit! The museum is never stood still! The Volunteers are excellent, super friendly and always have time to answer questions and explain what they are doing - there were people restoring the Vulcan cockpit when I visited and I was able to get inside for a tour and nothing was too much trouble. Most aircraft museums seem to have a “10 feet” policy - where everything must be 10ft behind a rope, chain or barrier of some kind... Not here though! You can actually get up close with the aircraft and see what makes them work, and on the special Open Cockpit weekends, get inside a lot of them! The museum isn’t just about the aircraft though, there is a large display about the Sheffield blitz and the falklands war which are both excellent. And for the younger visitors, the ‘dressing up’ room certainly will be a hit! Refreshments are available from the shop. There are hot and cold drinks, crisps and sweets and a selection of pastries and pot noodle type meals to choose from. You can take a picnic to eat there as well and there are plenty of picnic tables through the museum to do so. Overall, this is a great museum, which I think would be perfect for a family day out, or even a solo trip if you’re interested in Aircraft. There really is something for everyone.
8. Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Nature paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs will wind you around a stunning, safe wetland habitat littered with pockets of woodland and wildflower meadows, and a cracking cafe is a great place for you recharge with friends. Hides allow you and your family to get up close and personal with birds such as woodpeckers and kingfishers and during your wander you may also encounter mammals such as roe deer and hedgehogs. The meadows during summer are full of butterflies on the wing in comparison to a snow laden winter where you may be lucky enough to spot our overwintering bitterns - this globally threatened species a real highlight to see for any wildlife watcher.Please note that we close over the Christmas period, check our website for details. We will be open every other day of the year (weather permitting) please see are website for further details. Unfortunately dogs, horses, bike, scooters etc are unfortunately not permitted on site.
Reviewed By IanL528
Always wanted to see a murmuration of starlings, and when we heard it happened here we couldn't wait to go back to this wonderful nature reserve and see it. As always the welcome was friendly, the food in the new cafe great; especially the thrice cooked chips, which are to die for. But the place is the thing. A lovely view over the first lake, sunset over the huge scrapes with thousands of birds. Birds of prey flying over the murmuration. a range of walks with lots to see. Knowledgeable staff. A very tempting little shop. The lot.
9. Minster Church of St George - Doncaster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
The Minster Church of Saint George, Doncaster stands at the heart of the town of Doncaster, where a church has stood for over 8 centuries. The present church was built to the designs of George Gilbert Scott between 1854-1858, after the mediaeval church was destroyed by fire in 1853. It was described by Sir John Betjeman as "Victorian Gothic at its very best" Situated on the site of the Roman fort of Danum, a section of the Roman wall can be viewed in the grounds of the Minster. The Minster is richly decorated outside and inside with stone carvings and their is a magnificent reredos at the High Altar. Do not miss the first class stained glass windows and the wonderful Schulze organ on your visit.
Reviewed By jblades - Doncaster, United Kingdom
I came here on a cold night. After seeing it advertised on my local tv news. I love to see it all lit up outside, so it made a nice change to see how it would look all lit up inside. It certainly didn’t disappoint. The people around the building were very friendly and the lighting event was fab. Plus on my way home I managed to see the Mansion house lit up outside too. Looking equally as good.
10. Walker's Nurseries and Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 575 reviews
Reviewed By Lucyellen1234 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Wow! We have just moved to the area and thought we'd check out the local garden centre, this is absolutely more than a garden centre. This is such an amazing day out! Walks through stunning gardens, an absolute must, so peaceful, beautiful and well designed. Plenty of places to eat and drink, amazing coffee and cake with lovely sandwiches and hot food. My new fav place to visit. Cant wait to come back already! :) keep up the good work guys.
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