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Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It is the largest and main town within the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. Popularly known as Donny, it is about 32 km (20 mi) to the northeast of Sheffield. The population of Doncaster is around 70,000 people (2012 estimate).
Guide to Doncaster Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Doncaster that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
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Doncaster derived its name from the River Don that flows through it. Its history can be traced to the Roman occupation during the 1st century AD, when a military installation was established there called Caer Daun. The name evolved to Danum and then suffixed with "caster", meaning military camp.After the Romans withdrew from the area, it was taken over by the Anglo Saxons, and became a burh or fortified town. The town was refortified following Norman Conquest, when Conisbrough Castle was built. By the 12th century, Doncaster has grown into a bustling town. It was granted a town charter in 1194 by King Richard I. This was followed by a market charter in 1248. That market still exists to this day, 750 years after it began.
St George's Minster, Doncaster
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During medieval times, the town of Doncaster had a series of earthen ramparts and ditches to protect it. Entry into town is limited to four gates, named Hall Gate, St Mary's Bridge, St Sepulchre Gate and Sunny Bar. During the First English Civil War, Doncaster was rewarded the title of Free Borough for its support to King Charles I.
The 18th century was a prosperous time for Doncaster, as reflected in the many opulent homes erected during that period. It developed as an industrial center from the late 18th to the 20th century, and today has an economy based on distribution, communication and confectionery.
Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster
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Visiting Doncaster
From London, take the A1(M) motorway until Junction 36, then head northeast on the A630 road to enter Doncaster.Places of Interest in Doncaster
- Aeroventure
Aircraft museum housed at the former RAF Doncaster site at Doncaster Lakeside. - Brodsworth Hall
Victorian country house built in the 1860s. - Conisbrough Castle
12th century castle in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, today managed by English Heritage. - Cusworth Hall
18th century country house, today a Grade I listed heritage building. - Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
The main museum of Doncaster. Its exhibits cover natural history, archaeology, local history, fine art and decorative art. - Frenchgate Centre
A large shopping mall in the heart of Doncaster. - St George's Minster
Officially the Minster and Parish Church of St George, Doncaster, this is an Anglican parish church built in 1858. - Woodlands
A model village 5 km to the north of Doncaster, designed and built in the early 20th century to house miners of the neighboring Brodsworth Colliery.
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