Doncaster is a town located in South Yorkshire with a population of around 109,805. Doncaster is the perfect place for animal lovers, the town has its own wildlife park and has more than 400 animals that live there. One of the main tourist attractions in Doncaster are the polar bears, they have the only polar bears in the United Kingdom. The town also has a great nightlife, they have more than 40 clubs and bars in walking distance of each other and have five star restaurants in the town centre.
Sport & Music
Another major attraction is the Doncaster racecourse. The first race on the racecourse was way back in 1766 making it the oldest continuing horserace in the world. The town also has sport for visitors to join in such as, Europe’s largest paintball centre, a huge trampoline park, bike clubs and many more activities for everyone to enjoy.
Doncaster is home to the famous singer/songwriter Louis Tomlinson from One Direction, he became a member of the band One Direction after auditioning for The X Factor as a solo artist. The town hosts many music events such as, concerts, choir groups, festivals and also has its own youth jazz association.
Theatres & Art Galleries
In 2013, Doncaster opened a £22 million theatre called Cast. Tourists love to see the dance shows, gigs and pantomimes that the Cast theatre presents. The town also has smaller theatres such as, The Doncaster Little Theatre, which holds only 99 seats. Most big events will be held at the The Dome Leisure Centre and The Doncaster Racecourse. The top 3 rated Art Galleries in Doncaster are, the Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery, Davie Fine Art and Limited 2 Art. They all show exhibitions focused around oil painting, sculpture and much more.