Doncaster is a historical market town at the southern edge of Yorkshire and is home of the world's oldest classic horse race, The St Leger Stakes. Also as one of the newset named cities in 2022 as part of the late Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

It has a rich railway heritage, a wealth of Georgian and Regency architecture, excellent night life, fabulous restaurants and international cuisine, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park and a great variety of conference and meeting venues.

In terms of tourism, there is something for everyone. See what we have to offer on the Visit Doncaster website: www.visitdoncaster.com 

Conference facilities

If you're looking for advice on business facilities and accommodation, our Tourism team can offer advice, arrange accommodation and negotiate rates with the accommodation providers.

For further information visit Venue Doncaster here.

Accommodation

If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Doncaster, please visit our Staying in Doncaster page here.

Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)

VisitEngland is creating a portfolio of nationally supported, strategic and high-performing Local Visitor Economy Partnerships. These LVEPs will provide strong local leadership and governance in tourism destinations all over the country. 

The South Yorkshire partnership is being led by representatives from Marketing Sheffield and gained Local Visitor Economy Partnership status in July 2023. The South Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership is a collaboration between the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority SYMCA, Sheffield City Council, City of Doncaster Council, Rotherham MBC, and Barnsley Council. Its purpose is to work collectively on shared priorities and targets to foster the growth of the local visitor economy.

You can download the South Yorkshire Destination Management Plan below:

South Yorkshire Destination Management Plan 2024 - 2029

Contact the tourist information team

Last updated: 22 July 2024 14:56:28

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