Doncaster Accommodation

  • Doncaster RacecourseDoncaster Racecourse
  • Conisbrough CastleConisbrough Castle

Doncaster Races, Doncaster Racecourse, Conisbrough Castle, South Yorkshire Tourist Information UK

Doncaster Racecourse is widely considered to be one of Europe's finest racecourses. The course has a long history stretching back centuries and plays host to big meets such as the St Leger and Lincoln Handicap. Other fascinating attractions around Doncaster include the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum and Conisbrough Castle. In the heart of the town Doncaster Minster dating from 1858, the work of architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, is Victorian Gothic architecture at its most striking. Move inside the minster to view the mighty Doncaster Schulze organ, a technical marvel of its Victorian day.

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Bridge Farm Group Holidays - East & South Yorks

Bridge Farm self catering Holiday Cottage in Brigham near Driffield, offers fantastic family friendly, group accommodation. Ideal for families and groups.

£247 to £1759 Per Week (Seasonal - Varies on Cottage)

Doncaster Races, Doncaster Racecourse

Doncaster Racecourse is steeped in history and widely considered one of the finest racecourses in Europe. Doncaster races traditionally launch the British Flat-racing season on turf and play host to a number of high quality meetings throughout the season. Cutting edge modern conference and hospitality facilities are on-site. Famous fixtures hosted at Doncaster Racecourse include the St Leger and the Lincoln Handicap. See the Doncaster Racecourse webguide link right for more details on this historic Yorkshire Racecourse and on-site facilities and fixture listings. Doncaster Racecourse plays host to numerous events and exhibitions such as the popular Pigeon Shows. (see the Racing Pigeon's website link right for details).

Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB. Tel. 01302 304200.

Conisbrough Castle

Dating from 1180, and famous for its association with Sir Walter Scott's novel 'Ivanhoe'. This site high up on a hill was the base of a castle as far back as 1066. The current cylindrical keep is thought to date around 1180, with other buildings around the bailey dating in the 13th century.

The castle website provides full historical background, opening times and information on group bookings and children's parties. The castle ruins are more intact than most, which makes this castle particularly special.www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk

Attractions around Doncaster

The South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, Airborne Road, Dakota Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster. On display are numerous helicopters, a commercial light aircraft exhibition and a Sheffield Blitz exhibition - set on what was once a 2nd WW aircraft base.
www.aeroventure.org.uk

The Museum of South Yorkshire Life, Cusworth Hall and Country Park. Cusworth, Doncaster, Tel: (01302) 782342.

Featured Yorkshire Accommodation

Bridge Farm Group Holidays - East & South Yorks

Bridge Farm self catering Holiday Cottage in Brigham near Driffield, offers fantastic family friendly, group accommodation. Ideal for families and groups.

£247 to £1759 Per Week (Seasonal - Varies on Cottage)

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