Doncaster Attractions

Doncaster (pop. 288,600) is located northeast of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, along the river Don. It has been known for both horse racing, with one of the oldest courses in England, and industry.

A community sports stadium in Doncaster was completed in 2006.

Read More Brodsworth Hall

Brodsworth Hall is a fine Victorian house that remains almost exactly as it was in the 1860s. It opened to the public for the first time in 1995. It was voted by visitors as their favorite English Heritage property.

Address: Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster DN5 7XJ, England

Hours:

March 21 to September 30: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon

October 1 to October 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )

Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)

Tips: From Nov - Mar, only the gardens, tearoom & shop open.

Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service

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Read More Conisbrough Castle

Conisborough Castle is a white circular keep that is considered to be the oldest of its kind in England.

Address: Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster DN12 3HH, England

Hours:

March 21 to September 30: 10am-5pm

October 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm

Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)

Tips: Opening times and prices vary; please call site for further information.

Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.

Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.

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Read More South Yorkshire Aviation Museum

The indoor exhibition hall at South Yorkshire Aviation Museum displays interesting photos, documents, uniforms and engines. A number of aircraft, including a Cessna Skyhawk, Lightning F.6 and Westland Scout, are also on display.

Address: South Yorkshire Aviation Museum, Sandy Lane, Doncaster DN4 7FB, England

Hours:

April 1 to September 30: 10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed

October 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Mon, Tue, Wed

Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )

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