Welcome to Doncaster
Doncaster is an eclectic mix of the urban and the rural and of the old and the new! World famous for its horse racing and home to one of the most important race courses in the UK, Doncaster is one of Britain’s oldest cities and features an abundance of historic sights, interesting architecture, cultural activities and beautiful surrounding countryside. A bustling city, indeed!
Facts
| Population | 287,000 |
| Currency | 1 pound = 100 pence |
| Opening hours | Normally 9.00 - 18.00, while major department stores stay open longer. On Sundays, the shopping centres open a bit later, and close a bit earlier. |
| Newspapers | Doncaster Free Press South Yorkshire Times |
| Emergency numbers | 999 or 112 |
| Tourist information | The Blue Building 38-40 High Street, Doncaster open Mon-Sat 9.00-17.00 Tel: +44 1302734309 |
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