Welcome to Doncaster

Doncaster is a large town located in South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the River Don and has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The town is known for its horse racing heritage, with the famous Doncaster Racecourse hosting the St Leger Stakes, one of the oldest and most prestigious horse races in the world. Doncaster is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Doncaster Dome, a large leisure complex with a swimming pool, ice rink, and other facilities.

In addition to its cultural and historical attractions, Doncaster is also a thriving commercial center. The town has a number of shopping centers and retail parks, including the Frenchgate Shopping Centre, which is home to over 120 stores. Doncaster is also home to a number of large employers, including Amazon, Next, and DFS, which provide employment opportunities for thousands of people in the area.

Despite its size and commercial success, Doncaster is also known for its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Peak District National Park offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and rock climbing, while the River Don provides opportunities for fishing and boating. Overall, Doncaster is a diverse and vibrant town with something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Doncaster Utc University Technical College Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mr Garath Rawson	College Road Doncaster DN1 3BF 1302976515
Hall Cross Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Simon Swain	Thorne Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2HY 01302320626 School Website
Dn Colleges Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr John Rees	Chappell Drive Doncaster DN1 2RF 1302553553 School Website
Atlas Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Sturgess	Prospect Place Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 3QP 1302363612
Town Field Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Honeybone	Thorne Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2JS 1302368192 School Website
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Nesbit	Roberts Road Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0JN 01302344678 School Website
Balby Central Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Cooke	Littlemoor Lane Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0LL 1302321914 School Website
Xp East Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Claira Salter	Middle Bank Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NG 1302898792
Xp School Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Claira Salter	Middle Bank Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5NG 01302898792 School Website
Doncaster School For The Deaf Non-Maintained Special School Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mr Jane Goodman	Leger Way Doncaster South Yorkshire DN2 6AY 01302386733 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 0.26 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 1.66 Miles

Kirk Sandall Sandall Lane, Kirk Sandall, South Yorkshire, DN3 1LL 3.59 Miles

Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 4.08 Miles

Conisbrough Station Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3DX 4.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Mini Cabs Doncaster 01302 343434 27 Bowers Fold, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1HF 0.04 Miles
Adams Cars 01302 343999 9 Sunny Bar, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1LY 0.07 Miles
Micks Mini Cabs 01302 820282 Young Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3EL 0.13 Miles
Abc Taxis 01302 367367 17A Nether Hall Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2PH 0.16 Miles
818181 Taxi 01302 818181 14 Copley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2PF 0.16 Miles
Dial A Cab 01302 343444 17A Wood Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3LN 0.16 Miles
Alpha Mini Cabs 01302 323333 43C Prince's Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3NJ 0.18 Miles
Apple Mini Cabs 01302 817171 41 Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3EY 0.19 Miles
M C Airport Connector 01302 556060 1 Christ Church Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2QF 0.23 Miles
A1 Central Taxis 01302 222222 94-95 Spring Gdns, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3DJ 0.24 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Priory Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Sepulchre Gate Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dn1 17B St Sepulchre Gate Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallgate Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Dn1 352B Bradford Row Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Waterdale D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trafford Court D Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station D3 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hallcross Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dn1 324 Hallcross Bennethorpe Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Netherhall Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chappel Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Frances Street Medical Centre 01302 349431	The Medical Centre 2 Francis Street Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 1JS
The Flying Scotsman Health Centre 01302 645544	The Flying Scotsman Cntr St Sepulchre Gate West Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 3AP
Regent Square Group Practice 01302 819999	8-9 Regent Square Doncaster DN1 2DS
The Phoenix Medical Practice	1A Cavendish Court South Parade Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2DJ
Extended Access Pcd Changing Lives 01302 566022	1St Fl Devonshire House South Parade Doncaster DN1 2DJ

Local Stores

Bessacarr
37 Nostell Place
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN4 7JA
01302 536611
shop.8515@coop.co.uk
Store Website
2.47 miles

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SPAR Intake
SPAR
47 - 51 Sandringham Road
Intake
Doncaster
DN2 5HY
01302 325304
Store Website
1.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arundell Vet Care
3 Albion Place Bennetthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2EG 01302 822083 clinic@arundellvetcare.com 0.47 miles


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Bentley Road Veterinary Practice Ltd
63/65 Bentley Road Bentley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 9SD 01302 785549 bentleyvets@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.72 miles
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Doncaster Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 2A Wentworth Road Wheatley Doncaster South Yorkshire DN2 4DB 01302 556868 doncaster@vets4pets.com Website 0.87 miles

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The Pet Vet
25-29 Balby Road Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0RD 01302 325 608 doncaster@thepetvet.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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White Cross Vets - Doncaster
83 Springwell Lane Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9AD 01302 852323 balbyvets@onlinevets.co.uk Website 1.88 miles
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Rase Vets
Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ 01302 499559 info@rasevets.com Website 1.93 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 7.43 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 13.23 miles

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Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 13.93 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Haw Park Wood
A Beautiful Forest Walk. Starts Along A Canal, Then Opens Up Into Multiple Pathways That Can Make Either A Quick Loop Or Multiple Loops For A Longer Walk.Both Our Dogs Love It Here For The Smells, Plus Wide Pathways! La Terrazza The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6QL 15.71 miles Free Parking Outside The Waterton Park Golf Club.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park
This Is A Great Place To Walk Dogs In All Weather! There Are A Number Of Different Routes You Can Take Around The Park, There Are A Couple Of Lakes/Ponds Which Do Have Ducks/Geese But There Are Still Plenty Of Spots Where The Dogs Can Get In For A Swim. Sunday Is A Popular Day For Horse Riders So Something To Watch Out For. The Train Track Is Fenced But Best Use Caution When Walking Past To Ensure Your Dog Doesn’T Get Past. 9 The Balk Walton Wakefield WF2 6JZ 16.12 miles Free Parking Is Available Wf2 6Nb

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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 16.38 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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