Welcome to Sprotbrough

Sprotbrough is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the south bank of the River Don, approximately 4 miles northwest of Doncaster town centre. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman road and a Roman villa found in the area. In the 12th century, Sprotbrough was granted to the Knights Hospitaller, who built a preceptory in the village. Today, the preceptory is a Grade II listed building and is used as a private residence.

Sprotbrough is a picturesque village with a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several pubs and restaurants. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the River Don and the Sprotbrough Flash nature reserve providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. The village also has a strong community spirit, with several local groups and events, including a popular annual carnival.

Sprotbrough is well-connected to the rest of South Yorkshire, with easy access to the A1(M) and the M18 motorways. Doncaster railway station is just a short drive away, providing regular services to London, Edinburgh, and other major UK cities. The village is also within easy reach of several major airports, including Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Leeds Bradford Airport. Overall, Sprotbrough is a charming village with a rich history, beautiful surroundings, and excellent transport links.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 6.1°C

Wind: 4 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Elaine Martin	Field House Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7RN 01302853655 School Website
Copley Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Abby Blades- Baker	Cadeby Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SD 01302856445 School Website
Warmsworth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Train	Mill Lane Warmsworth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9RG 01302852200 School Website
The Levett School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Karen Kellett	Melton Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SB 01302390761 School Website
Richmond Hill Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Secker	Melton Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SB 01302782421 School Website
Waverley Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Jean Stanton	Douglas Road Doncaster DN4 0UB 1302853326 School Website
Mallard Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Atkin	Cedar Road Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9HU 01302859116 School Website
Maple Medical Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kath Formby	Cedar Road Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9HT 01302572796 School Website
Hexthorpe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeni Harrison	Urban Road Hexthorpe Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0HH 1302852245 School Website
Sycamore Hall Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss J Spencer	1 Hall Flat Lane Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 8PT 01302856800

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Doncaster Station Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1PE 2.10 Miles

Conisbrough Station Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3DX 2.37 Miles

Bentley (South Yorkshire) Church Street, Bentley, South Yorkshire, DN5 0BE 2.71 Miles

Mexborough Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ 4.42 Miles

Adwick Church Lane, Adwick-Le-Street, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AJ 4.49 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Phoenix Travel 01302 570720 141 Shadyside, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0HB 1.34 Miles
Privilege Travel 01302 859802 2 Greenfield Court, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0PB 1.35 Miles
B Line Travel 07944 984885 8 Woodfield Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8EW 1.57 Miles
Swift Airport Travel 01709 770870 29 Lords Close, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1SE 1.66 Miles
Prestige Private Hire Doncaster 01302 850121 163 Balby Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0RH 1.68 Miles
Leger Cabs 01302 369379 8 Cherry Tree Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0BJ 1.73 Miles
Leger Cabs 01302 363636 Unit 8/Cherry Tree Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0BJ 1.73 Miles
Woodfield Taxis 07519 291314 23 Lambeth Rd, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8HY 1.81 Miles
Air Cabs 01302 363030 42 Hexthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0BG 1.81 Miles
Williamson Cars Ltd 01302 788566 13 Saint Martin's Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8HZ 1.83 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sprotborough Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Melton Wood Grove D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spring Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Drive D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Guest Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tenter Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmsworth Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ingleborough Drive D3 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waverley Avenue D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stapleton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallace Road D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edlington Lane D3 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bramworth Road D3 Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warmsworth Rd Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Newton Lane D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Scott Practice 01302 853376	Village Surgery Main Street Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7RH
Park View Surgery 01302 787909	Park View Surgery Newton Medical Centre Newton Lane, Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 8DA
St. Johns Group Practice 01302 854521	St.Johns Group Practice Greenfield Lane, Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0TH
The Scott Practice 01302 850546	The Scott Practice Greenfield Lane, Balby Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 0TG
Scawsby Health Centre Practice 01302 782208	Scawsby Health Centre Barnsley Road Scawsby Doncaster DN5 8QE

Local Stores

Woodlands
Great North Road
Woodlands
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7RD
01302 338116
Store Website
3.60 miles

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Euro Sun Inn
York Road
Doncaster
DN5 8SD
01302788131
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hutton Equine Ltd
Tall Pines 92 Cadeby Road Sprotbrough Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7SD 07496 101 131 simonhutton@live.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
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White Cross Vets - Doncaster
83 Springwell Lane Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 9AD 01302 852323 balbyvets@onlinevets.co.uk Website 1.47 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 1.86 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 2.21 miles
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Calmpawz Ltd
The Ripple Off Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7TD 07809 676299 Raldren2019@icloud.com 2.30 miles
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Rase Vets
Amersall Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PQ 01302 499559 info@rasevets.com Website 2.37 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 6.31 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 11.59 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 11.73 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 14.34 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 14.76 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 15.33 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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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Heavy rain
Temp	17.2°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.4°C
Feels Like	17.2°C	16°C	15.6°C	15.5°C	16.7°C	18.5°C	19.4°C	20°C	19.9°C	18.9°C	16.7°C	15.3°C

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	Fog	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Patchy light rain	Patchy light rain	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	14.5°C	13.9°C	13.5°C	13.4°C	13.9°C	15.1°C	16.8°C	19.4°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	15°C
Feels Like	14°C	13.4°C	13°C	12.7°C	13.2°C	14.6°C	16.7°C	19.3°C	20.6°C	20.2°C	17.8°C	14.3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	13.3°C	11.1°C	9.3°C	8.1°C	11.2°C	15.1°C	18.6°C	20.8°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	12.1°C	9.4°C	7.3°C	6°C	9.6°C	14.3°C	18.4°C	20.7°C	21.4°C	21°C	17.4°C	14.5°C

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