| | The Big Launch celebrates the Jubilee and new square
A big lunch to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the official opening of Sir Nigel Gresley Square in Doncaster’s town centre have come together in one spectacular event – ‘The Big Launch’ - on Sunday 3 June 2012 between 1 and 5pm. The official opening of the square will start at 12.45pm.
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| | World War One museum and trench plan for Doncaster
Talks have started over plans to set up a World War One-themed visitor attraction and a memorial to Victoria Cross winners in Doncaster.
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| | Doncaster’s new public square honours rail engineering legend
Doncaster has honoured the legendary locomotive engineer Sir Nigel Gresley by naming its new civic square after the man who designed and oversaw the creation of world famous locomotives like the Mallard and the Flying Scotsman in the town.
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| | Familiar footsteps for charity walkers
A group of walkers from Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield are taking a scenic route to raise money for a charity close to their heart.
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| | An afternoon of Jazz
Join us this weekend for an afternoon of Jazz
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| | Road closures announced for charity 10k
Doncaster Council is making residents aware of diversions in place for the Brookes Run Doncaster 10k on Sunday 13 May 2012.
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| | Rossington Hall opens its doors on amazing renovations
You may have visited in September last year when Gary and Michelle Gee, owners of Doncaster’s Rossington Hall, shared their passion for the grand Victorian stately home they had recently bought by opening the doors for people to see how plans to restore the hall and grounds back to their former opulent glory were coming along.
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| | Hotel boost as Earl of Doncaster is handed four star status
Doncaster has received a tourism boost with another of its hotels being handed four star status.
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 | Mayors visit award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park on its 3rd birthday after record year
Eight mayors, including Junior Doncaster Civic Mayor Cordie Freeman and Councillor Eva Huges visited award winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park to help celebrate its 3rd birthday and another record year.
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| | Doncaster’s Hidden Architecture
Doncaster Council Tourism has received £17,600 of Heritage Lottery Funding to explore the town's hidden architecture.
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| | Civic Mayor holds Charity Raffle
Civic Mayor Councillor Eva Hughes is holding a raffle to raise money for her chosen charities the Aurora Centres and Young People's Voluntary Organisations in Doncaster.
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 | Doncaster – Best of Britain!
Tourism chiefs from all over Europe were treated to the delights of Doncaster at the Best of Britain and Ireland travel show at the NEC in Birmingham from 14-15 March.
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| | Spread the Word about the Elephant in the Room
Doncaster’s Tourism team is proud to be supporting a special exhibition celebrating a forgotten Victorian house in the town’s rich heritage.
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| | Town Field Gala and Charity Balloon Launch
A free family fun gala and charity balloon launch are planned to celebrate World Kidney Day on Saturday 24th March 2012 at Town Field, Doncaster from 12noon to 3pm.
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| | Mother’s Day at Doncaster Markets
Doncaster Markets have everything you need for Mother’s Day (Sunday 18 March).
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| | Leopard Rediscovers its Spots
Just a couple weeks into reopening its doors to live music, the leopard in
Doncaster is looking set to become one of the town’s top tourist attractions.
Not only is it hosting bands from all over the globe it seems that avid gig goers are posed ready with credit card details to purchase tickets from all over mainland Britain.
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| | New Fitness Classes Pack a Punch
Now is the time when most people will give up on New Year fitness resolutions but this year, fitness-phobes are being urged to sign up for new exercise activities at the Keepmoat Stadium, which will take training to another level.
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| | Doncaster Markets named Britain’s Favourite
Britain’s public have voted Doncaster Markets to be ‘Britain’s Favourite Market’.
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| | Childrens Adventure Trim Trail for Sandall Park
The Friends of Sandall Park and Doncaster Council are delighted to announce that The Veolia Environmental Trust have awarded a grant of £14,137 to provide a children’s 'adventure trim trail' through the Landfill Communities Fund.
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| | Holocaust Memorial Day in Doncaster
Doncaster Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with an event at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 27 January at 10am.
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| | Best Bar None Awards Winners Announced at Ceremony
Doncaster Council’s award winning Best Bar None scheme celebrated the years success’s with a triumphant awards night at Doncaster Racecourse on Monday 23 January.
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| | Doncaster Markets in Running for Top Award
Doncaster Markets is once again short listed for the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) ‘Market of the Year’ Awards in the ‘Indoor Market’ category.
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| | Get Your Haggis at Doncaster Markets
Residents celebrating Burns Night need look no further than Doncaster Markets for all their haggis needs.
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 | It's Madness in Doncaster
Doncaster Racecourse has confirmed that legendary band Madness, led by iconic front man Suggs, will play at its Town Moor course on Saturday, June 30, as part of the Construction Index live music night, with the live concert after racing.
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