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Things to do in Doncaster

There are 91 things to do recorded in and around Doncaster, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. Part of South Yorkshire in Yorkshire & The Humber, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 78 are free to visit, 8 are indoor options for a wet day, 80 are outdoors, 18 are geared towards younger children and 1 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum, Cusworth Hall, Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum and The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Sheffield is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Doncaster

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Phoenix Park and view park.
    56 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including rose park and Uproar! Play Barn.
    14 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum and Cusworth Hall.
    7 places
  4. 04
    Beaches
    Sand, sea and coastal walks — including Beach at Doncaster Lakeside and Sea Lions.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Allotments and Lady Isabella's Garden.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Animals & Wildlife
    Animal encounters — including Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
    2 places

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Accessible Days Out4Days Out with Kids18Free Things to Do78Indoor Things to Do8

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Doncaster?

This guide maps 91 places to visit in and around Doncaster. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Doncaster?

Recognisable names near Doncaster include Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum, Cusworth Hall and Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Doncaster?

78 of the places listed for Doncaster are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Doncaster on a rainy day?

8 indoor options are recorded near Doncaster — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Doncaster kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.