Doncaster
Properties and events in Doncaster
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
"Become a Donny Spotter" - an Interactive Family Quiz
A Self-Guided Walk for all the family which incorporates a treasure hunt spotting decorative and unusual features on City buildings. Prizes for completed entries
"Sand House" - A Song Writing Workshop
You will have the opportunity in this workshop, working with experienced songwriters, to be part of creating a brand-new song that helps preserve the memory of the Sand House, Doncaster’s unique, former Victorian marvel.
A discovery walk round Hexthorpe Flatts Park followed by a Brass Band concert in the Dell
A short, accessible, guided walk around the park and the Dell telling you about it's history to present day. Followed by an open air Brass Band concert in the Dell performed by the Armthorpe and Elmfield Brass Band.
A Morning with our Stone Masons
An interactive, hands on demonstration and opportunity to meet with the team from Matthias Garn- Master Mason, who have been working on 2 major repair and restoration projects at the church over the Summer.
Backstage Tour
Step beyond the curtain and discover the heart of Cast - Doncaster’s theatre for everyone. Our backstage tour lets you explore the wings, peek inside dressing rooms, and see the magic that brings our shows to life.
Barnburgh Dovecote
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.
Celebrating 850 years of St Mary's Church Sprotbrough
An exhibition of old photographs, artefacts, church and churchyard tours, bellringing, refreshments, children's craft.
Doncaster Heritage Art Exhibition
Doncaster Heritage Art Exhibition
Doncaster Mansion House Open Day
Doncaster Mansion House Open Day Visit the Mayor's Parlour and meet the Civic Mayor. Exhibition about the marbling and gilding renovation work at the Mansion House.
Doncaster Masonic Hall Open Day
Freemasonry in Doncaster has a long and distinguished history, a purpose built Masonic Hall, built to the designs of Bros Percy Robinson was opened on this site in 1915. Come and visit and experience much of the history of freemasonry.
Fishlake Walk
The walk starts at The Old Butcher's Cafe at 1000 and takes a stroll around the ancient village of Fishlake. Visit our medieval church and learn about the fascinating history of Fishlake.
Guided Tour of St Catherine's House and Garden
Step behind the scenes at St Catherine’s House to explore elegant rooms, hidden corners, and the fascinating history of this beautiful house and its stunning walled garden. Tour booking essential book online at www.flourishwoodfieldpark.org/tour.
Heritage of St Laurence's Church and the community of Adwick le Street
Church open for an informal visit to view the medieval architecture and artefacts and displays of local history.
Historic S. Wilfrid's Hickleton Church
A great opportunity to explore the beautiful Bodily interior of Hickleton Parish Church and Church Yard, to see and hear of the fascinating history of the church and hear the truth about the 3 mysterious skulls on display in the Lytch Gate too!
Hooton Pagnell Hall Gardens Open Day
We will be opening our Gardens, Tithe Barn and Summer House for an insight into the history of Hooton Pagnell Hall. We will be focusing on the history of the working lives of those who have worked for the estate and the history of the gardens.
John the Baptist Church Wadworth Open Day
Fantastic medieval church with 21st century facilities in the centre of the old village with its origins in Saxon Times.
Life in Fishlake during World War II
An exhibition of life in a rural village during World War II. Rationing, blackout, make do and mend.
Open Door and Back Stage Tour at Bawtry Phoenix Theatre
A chance to have a "Behind the Scenes" tour of the Bawtry Phoenix Theatre once a Methodist Chapel
Quirky Churches Talk
An entertaining, interesting and interactive talk focusing on the often unseen sights and unheard stories contained in the rich heritage of churches in the Diocese of Sheffield.
Sand House history podcasts
We are launching a new season of podcasts during Heritage Open Days 2026. Including clips from our audio archive, we take you through the history of Doncaster's lost Victorian marvel, the Sand House, from the early 19th century to the present day.