South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Doncaster

Doncaster is a city in South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 158,141 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 61 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 parks. The must-see places are Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (1 km), Christ Church (1 km) and Doncaster Minster (1 km).

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Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Doncaster, South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Doncaster at a glance

Location
South Yorkshire district, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 158,141
Coordinates
53.5228° N, 1.1312° W
Places within 50 km
137 (137 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Doncaster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Doncaster: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Doncaster

135 churches within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Christ Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Doncaster

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Hangthwaite (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Doncaster

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Ewden Height (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ewden Height · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Margery Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Airedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~49 km · Must-see
  • High Stones · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Bamford Edge · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Crook Hill · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~53 km · Must-see

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Parks near Doncaster

25 parks within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Town Fields (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Doncaster

21 museums within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Doncaster

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Doncaster. The closest is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Doncaster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Doncaster
  2. 1 km Doncaster Minster · church, South Yorkshire
  3. 1 km Town Fields · park, South Yorkshire
  4. 2 km South Yorkshire Air Museum · museum, South Yorkshire
  5. 2 km Christ Church · church, South Yorkshire
  6. 1 km Danum Gallery, Library and Museum · museum, South Yorkshire
  7. 0 km Back to Doncaster

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How to reach Doncaster

    All places near Doncaster by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Doncaster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches61135Christ Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1943Hangthwaite (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints435Ewden Height (44 km)
    Parks1825Town Fields (1 km)
    Museums1521Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1111Potteric Carr Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Treks29Silkstone Waggonway (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs36Markazi Jamia (30 km)
    Caves04Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (56 km)
    Temples13Garden Temple (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Ladybower Reservoir (53 km)
    Other attractions22Monk Bretton Priory (26 km)
    Waterfalls12Clumber Cascade (36 km)

    Doncaster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Doncaster?

    Danum Gallery, Library and Museum (museum, about 1 km), Christ Church (church, about 1 km), Doncaster Minster (church, about 1 km), Town Fields (park, about 1 km), South Yorkshire Air Museum (museum, about 2 km), Cusworth Hall (museum, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Doncaster?

    137 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 parks, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Doncaster?

    Christ Church, about 1 km by road; Doncaster Minster (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Doncaster?

    Hangthwaite, about 5 km by road; Conisbrough Castle (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Doncaster?

    Ewden Height, about 44 km by road; Margery Hill (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Doncaster?

    Start in Doncaster, visit Doncaster Minster, then Town Fields, then South Yorkshire Air Museum, then Christ Church, then Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Doncaster?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Doncaster

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Doncaster’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Doncaster on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.