Friendly Doncaster will entice you
Enjoy the area's history, museums and theater scene and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Doncaster. Travelers appreciate the ice skating in this welcoming city. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Doncaster
Do you want to find top things to see and do in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Doncaster a fun place to get away. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Doncaster Racecourse (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park (4.3 mi / 6.8 km)
- Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre (11.9 mi / 19.1 km)
- Gulliver's Valley (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
- Pontefract Racecourse (14.3 mi / 23 km)
- Diggerland Yorkshire (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Doncaster
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Doncaster is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Peak District National Park (27.1 mi / 43.6 km)
- Cusworth Hall (1.8 mi / 2.8 km)
- Brodsworth Hall (4.8 mi / 7.7 km)
- Rother Valley Country Park (14.8 mi / 23.7 km)
- Idle Valley Nature Reserve (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Wentworth Castle Gardens (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
Traveling to and around Doncaster
Fly into Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), the closest airport, located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is 32.1 mi (51.7 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Doncaster Station, Bentley Station and Kirk Sandall Station are the main stations in the city.