Information About Doncaster

Treat Yourself to an Inspirational Break

Do you want to make the most of your visit to Doncaster then explore the neighbouring towns and cities and find out that Yorkshire South is somewhere truly different? Looking for somewhere vibrant and packed with world class shopping, cultural must-sees, electric nightlife and jaw-dropping countryside? You’ll find it all right here in Yorkshire South – the region that is Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster. If you prefer the peace and quiet to the cheers of the crowds, head out to the glorious countryside of the Peak District National Park. You can ramble, climb, cycle, gallop or just plain stroll your way across some of the UK’s most dramatic landscapes, with steep green valleys, vast caves, rugged rocky outcrops and some of the purest, cleanest air you’ll ever breath. And unbelievably, it’s all just a few minutes from Sheffield city centre.

For a more relaxed outdoor experience explore The Gardens of South Yorkshire, which comprise an impressive 9 gardens, all of which are beautifully landscaped with some being home to national collections and rare plants, bulbs, shrubs and trees that are sure to delight the keenest horticulturalist.

Of course the Yorkshire South region is a shoppers dream with a great selection of airy malls and specialist designer outlets, and markets and not forgetting the colossal Meadowhall – one of Europe’s largest shopping Malls with more than 270 shops under one roof!

You’ll be able to discover endless unique attractions throughout Yorkshire South. Sheffield’s stunning Winter Garden, for instance, is the largest temperate glass-house in any European City Centre and an oasis of calm with breathtaking displays. From a cathedral of glass to one of stone: Roche Abbey in Rotherham is an ethereal ruins standing in a misty wooded valley which makes for an unforgettable excursion. For sheer scale, take a visit to MAGNA which is so enormous you can try out indoor bungee-jumping as well as visiting the interactive displays which are all on the site of what was once the largest steel melting shop in all Europe.

This region is also alive with culture. Let’s begin with Sheffield’s Millennium Galleries, where you can wander through four great spaces including special exhibitions direct from the V&A and Tate Galleries in London. Or drop in at the Graves Gallery for an outstanding collection of modern art including Picasso, Cezanne and Spencer. The Cooper Gallery in nearby Barnsley is a must-see with its collections of Henry Moore and Edward Lear.

Music lovers flock to this region and it’s hardly surprising - whether you want Heavy Metal, Jazz, Classical or Folk music you’ll find something for every night of the week being performed in major venues and local pubs that serve the finest wines or the very best in real ales, many of which are brewed locally.

There are so many things to enjoy in the South Yorkshire region that you’ll never have time to wonder what to do next!

For more information on what to see and do, and where to stay in the Sheffield and Yorkshire South region visit www.yorkshiresouth.com