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With an appealing blend of urban and rural, Doncaster is a in the English countyof Yorkshire. It is the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster in South Yorkshire and is located around twenty miles from Sheffield. The town’s residents affectionately refer to it as Donny.

Doncaster’s origins lie in the Roman times. There is a Roman fort here, found at the site of a crossing across the River Don. The St Sepulchre Gate in town is also of intense archeological interest.

The town is known for its Georgian charm and unspoilt countryside. It has a lively town centre hosting a wealth of entertainment. There are baronial homes here, plus museums, country parks, and nature reserves. Horse racing may be enjoyed here too. As a matter of fact, Doncaster’s St. Leger Stakes run at Doncaster Racecourse is the oldest classic horse race in the world!

The range of shopping experiences on offer here are sensational. You will like The Lakeside Village peddling famous brand names at bargain prices. It has new stock arriving daily. The shopping outlet has a number of eateries close by, including Café Ritazza, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken and the Lakeside Beefeater. The Doncaster Market is one of the biggest and finest markets in the region; Waterdale, Colonnades, and the impressive Frenchgate centre are important shopping centres in town.

Doncaster also has a reputation as one of the best nighttime venues in the region. Film lovers, theatre aficionados, connoisseurs and party revellers come to town from far and wide, attracted by the wide choice of restaurants, clubs and bars which help create a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Whether you have a taste for Italian food or Chinese, Indian curry or Turkish delights, Mexican tacos or English fish and chips – Donny truly has it all!