The home for Doncaster Libraries and Heritage Doncaster in the Civic and Cultural Quarter is located on the junction of Waterdale and Chequer Road in Doncaster town centre.

Opening hours:

• Monday: 10am - 5pm
• Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
• Wednesday: 10am - 5pm
• Thursday: 10am - 5pm
• Friday: 10am - 5pm
• Saturday: 10am - 4pm
• Sunday: Closed

What is there to see and do

The new building can be enjoyed by all residents and visitors and is home to the following:

• The children’s and adult lending libraries
• Museum packed with fascinating collections
• Art Gallery full of impressive works some loaned from the likes of the British Museum.
• King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
• Rail Heritage Centre showcasing memorabilia from the Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection and two locomotive engines - No.251 and Green Arrow
• A high quality education space
• A lovely cafe
• Training, meeting and conference facilities

...and much, much more.

Getting Here

Address: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1

Get directions with Google Maps

Public Transport:

The Danum is located a 10 minute walk (0.5 miles) from Doncaster Railway Station and Doncaster Bus Station.

Parking:

Waterdale Car Park, Wood Street Car Park, and Civic Quarter Car Park are all located less than a 5 minute walk from the building.

Facilities

• Toilets
• Accessible toilet
• Changing Places toilet
• Baby change
• Shop
• Café
• Meeting rooms
• Free Wi-Fi and internet access

 

How the building got its name

Residents were invited to put forward names and vote for their favourite from a shortlist. The name reflects our history and the key elements people can enjoy and use inside.

Further information

Please visit www.dglam.org.uk for further details about the venue including contact details.