Why go
- City in South Yorkshire, England.
- Served by Askern Airfield.
History
Doncaster is a city in South Yorkshire, England. Named after the River Don, it is the administrative centre of the City of Doncaster metropolitan borough, and is the second largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield. Noted for its racing and railway history, it is situated in the Don Valley on the western edge of the Humberhead Levels and east of the Pennines. It had a population of 87,455 at the 2021 census, whilst its built-up area had a population of 160,220, and the wider metropolitan borough had a population of 308,100.
Where to stay
87-89 Thorne Rd, Doncaster DN1 2ES, United Kingdom · suhtu.pw
Bennetthorpe, Doncaster DN2 6AD, United Kingdom · theearl.co.uk
First Point, Business Park, Bullrush Grove, Balby, Doncaster DN4 8SJ, United Kingdom · hiexdoncaster.co.uk
High Fisher Gate, Doncaster DN1 1QZ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Wilmington Dr, Doncaster DN4 5PJ, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
36 Market Place, Doncaster DN1 1NE, United Kingdom · travellinglaurie.com
High Rd, Warmsworth, Doncaster DN4 9UX, United Kingdom · ihg.com
Doncaster Lesuire Park, Herten Way, Doncaster DN4 7NW, United Kingdom · premierinn.com
Thorne Rd, Doncaster DN2 5DR, United Kingdom · thewheatleyhotel.co.uk
Lakeside Blvd, Doncaster DN4 5PL, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Regent Square, Doncaster DN1 2DS, United Kingdom · theregenthotel.co.uk
Decoy Bank South, White Rose Way, Doncaster DN4 5PD, United Kingdom · roomsbooked.com
Danum Hotel, High St, Doncaster DN1 1DN, United Kingdom · mercuredanum.co.uk
Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB, United Kingdom · hilton.com
Doncaster Leisure Park, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 5JN, United Kingdom · aghotels.co.uk
Toby Carvery, Bawtry Rd, Doncaster DN4 7BS, United Kingdom · innkeeperscollection.co.uk
Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster DN4 5HX, United Kingdom · primelodgedoncaster.com
Copley Rd, Doncaster DN1 2PF, United Kingdom · beds24.com
84 Thorne Rd, Doncaster DN2 5BL, United Kingdom · rigsby-s-guesthouse-doncaster.com.es
Indoor
44 Tickhill Rd., Doncaster DN4 8QE, United Kingdom · travellinglaurie.com
Lakeside View, 3 Dove Mews, Doncaster DN4 5QJ, United Kingdom
Restaurants & places to go
Steak, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Doncaster, DN4 7PD · millerandcarter.co.uk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-01:00; Su 06:30-23:45 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-16:30 Features: takeaway · Unit 1 Eden Field Road, Doncaster, DN3 2QR · restaurants.subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:30; Su 08:30-17:00 Features: takeaway · 41 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TA · caffenero.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal · 12 Silver Street, Doncaster, DN1 1HQ · take-a-way.co.uk
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Doncaster, DN4 5PH · pizzahut.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00 Features: delivery · Hayfield Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3NB · amrajindian.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 · storelocator.asda.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:45-13:30, 16:00-20:00; Fr 11:45-20:00; Sa 11:45-13:30, 16:00-20:00 · 53 Main Street, Doncaster, DN9 3HW · auckleyfriery.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-22:30, Tu-Sa 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 28 Ellers Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3JF · oriental-chinese-doncaster.edan.io
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Herten Way, Doncaster, DN4 7FW · locations.tacobell.co.uk
British, Restaurant · British restaurant · 1 High Fisher Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1QZ · tabletable.co.uk
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Herten Way, Doncaster, DN4 7FW
Noodle, Fast Food · Noodle fast food · St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TT
American, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · urbanfreshburger.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 11 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PH · take-a-way.co.uk
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 20A Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PW · mezzebarandgrill.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00 · Unit 6 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, DN3 1HE · shop.brixcoffee.co.uk
Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Local, Moroccan, Pasta, Cafe · Features: step-free access · 15 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TF
Fish, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Pasty, Fast Food · Pasty fast food · 5-6 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1ED
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant · 43 Cleveland Street, Doncaster, DN1 3DS
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 57 Hall Gate, Doncaster, DN1 3PB
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 14-14A Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PW
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Brazillian, Restaurant · Brazillian restaurant · 36-38 East Laith Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1HZ
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · Plantation Road, Doncaster, DN4 8RT
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Ice Cream · ice cream
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Herten Way, Doncaster, DN4 7FW · locations.burgerking.co.uk
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 14 St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1TT · greggs.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Silk Road, Doncaster, DN2 4LT · starbucks.co.uk
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00 Features: delivery · Hayfield Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3NB · emilios.biz
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food · 134 Warmsworth Road, Doncaster, DN4 0RS · take-a-way.co.uk
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:00, Tu-Th 16:00-20:30, Fr 15:30-20:30, Sa 15:00-20:00 · Hayfield Lane, Doncaster, DN9 3NB · jazzysplaice.co.uk
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 46-52 Silver Street, Doncaster, DN1 1HT · take-a-way.co.uk
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 18 Hall Gate, Doncaster, DN1 3NA
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00 · Bullrush Grove, Doncaster, DN4 8SJ
American, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · 8b Nether Hall Road, Doncaster, DN1 2PW · take-a-way.co.uk
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Airports
Askern Airfield 5.8 mi to the centre
ENG, GB
Finningley Village Airstrip 8 mi to the centre
Finningley, ENG, GB
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Askern Airfield; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Doncaster, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach