Doncaster

Properties and events in Doncaster

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10 Architects that Changed the Face of Doncaster - A City Centre Walk

Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1DG
In person
Pre-booking required

A flat easy guided walk around the City Centre highlighting buildings of historical and heritage importance led by the Doncaster Civic Trust, starting and finishing at the Mansion House

A Tour of The Point and its History

The Point, 16 South Parade, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2DR
In person
Pre-booking required

You are invited to a 'behind the scenes' tour of The Point - our Grade II Listed Building on South Parade, Doncaster.

Barnburgh Dovecote

Barnburgh Hall Gardens, Barnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to view a well preserved 16th century octagonal dovecote, originally constructed as a wedding gift from the Lord High Chancellor of England, Thomas More, to his son John on his marriage to Anne Cresacre.

Brodsworth Hall - an illustrated talk by Steve Willimott

St. Peters in Chains RC Church Hall, Chequer Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An illustrative talk on Brodsworth Hall by Steve Willimott. This will be part of an Open Evening with the Doncaster Civic Trust.

Building Doncaster - Guided Walk of Hyde Park Cemetery

Hyde Park Cemetery, Carr Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5AA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Friends of Hyde Park Cemetery to find out more about the people who built Doncaster and some of the city’s most recognisable buildings.

Family History for Beginners Workshop (Part 1)

Chequer Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2AE
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and find out how to trace your ancestors and use free resources to help you research your family history. Booking required.

Heritage of St Laurence's Church and the community of Adwick le Street

St Laurence's Church, Village Street, Adwick le Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Church open for an informal visit to view the medieval architecture and artefacts and displays of local history.

Hooton Pagnell Hall & Church Open Day

Hooton Pagnell Hall, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7BW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the beautiful grounds of Hooton Pagnell Hall, the home of the Warde family since the 1700s. We will be hosting a WWI themed tour of the grounds as we delve into the past and look at Hooton Pagnell Hall's significance to our local history.

Reading History: a Palaeography Workshop

Chequer Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2AE
In person
Pre-booking required

Curator, Dr Charles Kelham guides participants through the process to transcribe and read local 16th and 17th century documents in this free workshop.

St Helena's Church Austerfield

High Street, Austerfield, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6QU
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Helena's is an 11th century Norman church with a rare Sheela-na-Gig and a wonderful Tympanum. It has strong links with the Mayflower Pilgrim Fathers. A talk on the pilgrims will begin at 2pm.

St Michael & All Angels Church Skelbrooke

St Michael & All Angels Church, Straight Lane, Skelbrooke, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN68LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Village church built in medieval times but nearly totally destroyed by fire in 1870. Rebuilt in Victorian style in 1872. Considerable repair and restoration work done in 2022 to celebrate 150 year anniversary including restoration of wall paintings

St. Oswald's Church Kirk Sandall

Pilkington Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1EF
In person
Pre-booking not required

This medieval church closed in 1978 . In the 21st century it has once again become the centre of the community..

The Sand House - An Architectural Marvel

Flying Scotsman Room, Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
In person
Pre-booking required

For over 80 years, Doncaster was home to a unique house carved from sandstone. This new illustrated talk takes a close look at the architecture of the remarkable Sand House and its adjacent tunnel network.

Tour of Doncaster Unitarian and Free Christian Church

60A Hall Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3PB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Look around our historic building and learn about some of the historic figures who have met, spoken and sung here.

Unitarians and Politics in Doncaster - a talk by our Minister Emeritus

60A Hall Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3PB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Learn about how this hidden church has helped shape the history of Doncaster, with an involvement in politics, union work and faith campaigns.

Victorian Gothic Architecture at its Best

Doncaster Minster, Church Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1RD
In person
Pre-booking preferred

The Minster is one of Doncaster's most architecturally important buildings, evidenced by its Grade I listing, and was described by Sir John Betjeman as "Victorian Gothic at its very best".

Viking Open day @ Conisbrough Castle

Conisbrough Castle, Castle Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 3BX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore Conisbrough Castle, meet Vikings in the Viking village and see Viking fighting displays