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The Republic of South Yorkshire

by ardelean - last update: May 1, 2006

Sunny Donny by the Sea

entry to Doncaster from M18
Doncaster is miles from the sea, but it does have a lake, and lakeside properties.

The cost of property in Doncaster has risen in the last two years, but it is still cheap relative to London, and only 2 hours from central London. Houses are still being built.

It has a great leisure centre with a skating rink and a fun pool.
Donny airfield

airfield now a airport

The airfield was closed 20 years ago (it was used to bring jockeys to the races) but now Doncaster has a shiny new (well remodelled) airport - Doncaster Sheffield Robin Hood Airpot. Why such a long name who knows? Sheffield has its own airport and Robin Hood lived in Nottingham, not south Yorkshire, but the charter flights are cheap and more scheduled flights are starting.
It has the longest runway in the area.

This photo shows the original airfield.
riders

Off to the races

Doncaster is the home of the St. Leger Race, run in September every year bar one.

The council used to give all employees free entrance to the races, but times change. There is still a ladies day.

Any time, it's a great day out.

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Pros:"I'll think of one eventually; the A1? the A18? Trains?"
Cons:"Lots of pubs - even the police walk round in pairs"
In A Nutshell:"A mining republic getting a great makeover"
ardelean's Doncaster Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
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Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for ardelean about Doncaster
arfat147 Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:13 UTC
 The campanile is a great little hotel, located beside the dome & racecourse. Friendly staff, good food & drink, comfortable rooms. would reccommend the hotel to visitors of Doncaster
Britannia2 Sun Apr 22, 2007 20:46 UTC
 Doncasters not a bad place really - well worth a visit. I wonder how and why you found it?
Maximilian21 Mon Aug 22, 2005 04:56 UTC
 Nice page here. Cant say ive been to Donny but ill get there next time im in the UK

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