Doncaster Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brodsworth Hall which includes a garden and heritage architecture
Brodsworth Hall featuring a park, a fountain and flowers
Brodsworth Hall featuring art, interior views and a house
Doncaster
Doncaster

Markets, churches and museums feature in the centre of this town, with a wildlife zoo and enchanting villages in the outskirts. Make a family trip to rural estates and parks.

Shops and historic buildings line the main street of Doncaster, in the midst of South Yorkshire’s verdant sprawl. Embellishing the enclosing countryside are quaint hamlets with majestic halls and castles. Visit the museums to learn of the Roman era, medieval history and industrial revolution that helped shape the town.

The most iconic and impressive sight is Doncaster Minster, recognizable by its Gothic tower and rose windows. Tour the interior of this 19th-century church to see its stained-glass windows and organ. For a better understanding of the city’s history, visit nearby Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery. Learn of the pottery industry’s impact and see artifacts from the Roman era.

Participate in the British custom of afternoon tea in the resplendent setting of Mansion House. Make your way to the southeastern peripheries of the town for Yorkshire Wildlife Park. This vast zoo has a shopping area and many children’s play areas to complement the lions, tigers and polar bears living here. Take your kids ice-skating at Doncaster Dome and browse stores in Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping.

Venture into the countryside for its villages and manor houses. Brodsworth Hall remains much as it was in the 1860s, allowing a peek into Victorian life. Bring your kids to the playground in the gardens and listen to live brass bands in summer.

A little south is Conisbrough, where you’ll encounter the Conisbrough Castle. Climb steps spiraling around the circular keep and enjoy views of bucolic South Yorkshire from the summit. Head back toward Doncaster for Cusworth Hall, with lakes and nature trails to delight the whole family.

The town is a little northeast of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. Fly to Doncaster Sheffield Airport or Leeds Bradford Airport. You can also arrive by train from London or other cities across England. Get around the town by bus.

Surrounded by South Yorkshire’s majestic countryside, Doncaster offers an insight into the area’s industrial origins and Roman past.

Where to stay in Doncaster

Bessacarr

While Bessacarr isn't home to many top sights, Doncaster Dome and Eco-Power Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bessacarr
Hex Wildlife Hotel
Hex Wildlife Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Ln, Doncaster, England
The price is £83 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£83
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Doncaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (589 reviews)
"Hotel excellent. Food and restaurant service poor"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Hex Wildlife Hotel
Leeds Marriott Hotel
Leeds Marriott Hotel
4 out of 5
4 Trevelyan Square Boar Lane, Leeds, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £59 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£59
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Leeds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
A grand weekend away
"Excellent location, very nice room and very pleasant/helpful staff. Th upgrade to the member privileges was well worth it."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Leeds Marriott Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £77 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£77
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Meadowhall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
"What a lovely stay in a beautiful hotel with a great view at the rooftop!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 19
AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 19
2 out of 5
St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, England
Stay at this apartment in Doncaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Mansion House and Doncaster Minster are located nearby.
AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 19
Doncaster Dream House Retreat
Doncaster Dream House Retreat
2 out of 5
Doncaster, England
Stay at this residence in Doncaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Mansion House and Cast Theater are located ...
Doncaster Dream House Retreat
AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 2
AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 2
2 out of 5
St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, England
Stay at this apartment in Doncaster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Mansion House and Doncaster Minster are located nearby.
2/10 (2 reviews)
"The host ignored my calls and I was left stranded after calling numerous times, they switched their phone off. I want a refund as I had to book alternative accommodation. Very disappointed"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

AWESOME 1 Bedroom Flat in Doncaster 2
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Doncaster

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
60
5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
83
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
55
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

People were nice and helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved Doncaster. Not how I thought it would be. Will go again and visit museums etc.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not really able to comment as I arrived at the hotel in the dark, eat, slept and the left in the dark

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Small but lovely shopping centre. Lots of bars.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Lots of good stuff to do around Doncaster so it's a good base away from expensive places to stay if you're willing to drive.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We live in Doncaster & the place we stayed was about a half hour from the centre. It was supposed to be a treat, a night away but it was not that. This does not reflect on Doncaster as a whole in comparison to other places we have stayed for the same

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