Doncaster attractions

		Doncaster lies in Yorkshire, the largest of all England's counties. In the northwest of the county lies the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a lovely patchwork of limestone hills, gentle valleys and the high peaks of Whernside, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. The classical Yorkshire Dales spread to the north from the market and spa towns of Settle, Skipton, Ilkley and Harrogate in North Yorkshire, with most of the larger southern dales such as Ribblesdale, Malhamdale and Airedale, Wharfedale and Nidderdale running roughly parallel from north to south, and the more northerly dales including Wensleydale, Swaledale and Teesdale running generally from west to east. The North York Moors is the county's other national park, with bleak upland moors and a magnificent rugged coastline. To the southeast of the region lie the Yorkshire Wolds, formed from chalk hills that arc from the Humber estuary west of Kingston upon Hull up to the North Sea coast between Bridlington and Scarborough. Photos left and right: Doncaster markets.

Visitor attractions and information - Doncaster

	Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JH. Tel: 01302 366 444. Located in Doncaster, Lakeside Village is close to Europe’s largest indoor leisure complex, The Dome Leisure Centre, and also Doncaster racecourse home of the famous St Ledger. In the centre of Doncaster.
	Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster, DN1 2AE. Tel: 01302 734293. In the centre of Doncaster.
	South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum, c/o Doncaster Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5ES. Tel: 01302 761616. A collection of 15 British Jets and helicopters are displayed in the historic aircraft hangar, built in 1940. Charges apply. www.aeroventure.org.uk. In the centre of Doncaster.
	Cusworth Hall, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster, DN5 7TU. Tel: 01302 782342. The Museum of South Yorkshire Life, located 2 miles north of Doncaster, off the A638 Doncaster to Wakefield Road. About 2 miles north of Doncaster.
	The St. Leger, the world's oldest Classic, takes place every September on the famouse Town Moor Doncaster racecourse. Undergoing redevelopment (2006). www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk. About 2 miles east of Doncaster.
	Doncaster Markets, Markets Manager, The Blue Building, 38 - 40 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1DE. Tel: 01302 862480. Doncaster is rightly proud of its Markets and you will find them great places to shop or simply to absorb the sights, sounds and atmosphere. They quote Anthony Worrell Thompson "I wish there were more markets like Doncaster Market" In the centre of Doncaster.
	Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster. South Yorkshire. DN12 3BU. One of the country's finest Norman castles. Since the Ivanhoe Trust took over the management of the castle, a new Visitor Centre has been constructed, floodlighting has been installed around the castle and a new car park has been provided. Conisbrough Castle is regarded as having one of the finest Norman keep towers anywhere in England. Coach and car parking free of charge at the foot of the castle. Disabled car parking is available next to the visitor centre. www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk. About 5 miles west of Doncaster.
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