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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 Attractions

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Places of interest in Doncaster

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Doncaster attractions

Doncaster has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Doncaster to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Doncaster.

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1. Yorkshire Wildlife Park

In Yorkshire Wildlife Park, vast animal kingdoms occupy diverse terrain. The zoo’s sections transport you to South America’s tropical surroundings and the arid plains of Africa, among other realms. View majestic creatures as you travel through the 70-acre (28-hectare) park.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park featuring a park as well as a small group of people

2. Conisbrough Castle

Conisbrough Castle is a medieval fortification offering a panoramic vista of the village and the rolling green terrain of South Yorkshire. Its stone walls have been restored to previous glory, while the grassy surroundings provide idyllic picnic conditions. Learn about the initial owners Lord and Lady de Warenne in the exhibits displayed within the castle walls.

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Conisbrough Castle which includes building ruins

3. Doncaster Minster

With its glorious stained-glass windows and opulent interior, Doncaster Minster is the crowning jewel of South Yorkshire. Built in the 19th century on the site of a former medieval church, this working church hosts concerts, lectures and other events. Find refuge from the bustle of city life in this serene and sumptuous church.

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Doncaster Minster which includes a park, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

4. Cusworth Hall

The majestic mansion of Cusworth Hall lies between vast swaths of scenic parkland on the southwestern edge of Cusworth village. Lakes and pleasure gardens adorn the park, which is fronted by the house’s symmetrical Georgian façade. Learn the history of the estate by perusing the museum exhibits decorating the mansion’s interior.

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Cusworth Hall featuring heritage architecture

5. Brodsworth Hall

Landscape gardens with manicured hedges and a period interior preserved in its original state combine to form the exquisite Brodsworth Hall. This Victorian country estate proudly displays the house unchanged from its appearance in the 1860s. At that time it was inhabited by the aristocratic Thellusson family and their servants. Study the centuries-old furniture and décor of the mansion to understand the dramatic ups and downs of its owners.

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Popular places to visit

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Watch the lions, tigers and polar bears in replica habitats, go shopping in the Safari Village and let your kids run wild in myriad play areas.

Conisbrough Castle

5/5(1 review)

Climb up the cylindrical keep perched on a green hill for stunning views of the surrounding forest and a glimpse of medieval England.

Doncaster Minster

The organ, stained-glass windows and ecclesiastical carvings embellish the interior of this exceptional church, with Gothic tower and rose windows.

Cusworth Hall

4/5(2 reviews)

Rolling hills with vistas of Doncaster’s countryside complement the lakes and nature trails of the park adjoining this 18th-century estate, now a museum.

Brodsworth Hall

Stroll through gardens and admire the Italianate design of this mansion, whose unaltered interiors offer a window into the lives of its Victorian inhabitants.

Mansion House

Georgian furnishings decorate the interior of this imposing Palladian structure. Today, afternoon tea is served amid the chandeliers, stained glass and pillars.

Cusworth Hall featuring interior views, religious aspects and art

Cusworth Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cusworth Park, a lovely green space in Doncaster. Take in the theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Doncaster Racecourse

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Catch an event at Doncaster Racecourse during your trip to Doncaster. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

Doncaster Dome

4/5(14 reviews)

Catch an event at Doncaster Dome during your trip to Doncaster. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Bessacarr

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

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