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Doncaster

Doncaster ( DONK-ə-stər, DONK-ast-ər) 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.

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Must-see in Doncaster

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Cusworth Hall

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South Yorkshire Air Museum

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Town Fields

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Hall Gate United Reformed Church

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St. Francis' Church

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Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum

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Christ Church

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St Hugh of Lincoln

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St Katherine's Church

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Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum

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Hexthorpe War Memorial

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Priory Place Methodist Church

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St John the Evangelist

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Plan your days in Doncaster

Your Doncaster day plan

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Climate in Doncaster

Best time to visit: Jul–Aug

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Flights to Doncaster

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Day trips and nearby cities from Doncaster

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Doncaster; times are rough estimates by road.

From Doncaster you can reach Rotherham (18 km), Barnsley (23 km), Sheffield (27 km), Wakefield (30 km) and Chesterfield (37 km) in about 20 min to 45 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Doncaster

The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Cusworth Hall, Doncaster Minster, St Wilfred's Cantley, Sandall Park, Danum Gallery, Library and Museum. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into East Midlands Airport, Humberside Airport, Leeds Bradford Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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