Doncaster
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The City of Doncaster, located in South Yorkshire, England, is a historic and vibrant urban centre known for its rich heritage, cultural landmarks, and strong transport connections. At its heart lies Doncaster town, famous for Doncaster Minster, a striking Gothic Revival church, and the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park on its outskirts, which attracts families and tourists year-round. The city is closely tied to horse racing, with Doncaster Racecourse hosting the world-renowned St Leger Stakes, the oldest Classic horse race in the world. Doncaster’s industrial and railway history is evident through the National Rail College and the legacy of the Flying Scotsman locomotive built here, while modern developments blend with historic markets and shopping areas such as the Frenchgate Centre. The wider metropolitan area encompasses charming villages and green spaces, including Cusworth Hall and Park, Brodsworth Hall, and Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, offering residents and visitors a mix of urban and rural life. Doncaster’s location makes it a key transport hub, with excellent rail links on the East Coast Main Line, a major road network via the M18 and A1(M), and close access to surrounding Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire regions. With a blend of history, culture, sport, and connectivity, the City of Doncaster has grown into a thriving destination that balances modern living with deep-rooted traditions.
The local government for this district is: City of Doncaster Council (Metropolitan District).
Constituencies in Doncaster
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 54 of them are in Yorkshire and the Humber region. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Doncaster
Doncaster is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Adwick le Street & Carcroft
- Armthorpe
- Balby South
- Bentley
- Bessacarr
- Conisbrough
- Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall
- Edlington & Warmsworth
- Finningley
- Hatfield
- Hexthorpe & Balby North
- Mexborough
- Norton & Askern
- Roman Ridge
- Rossington & Bawtry
- Sprotbrough
- Stainforth & Barnby Dun
- Thorne & Moorends
- Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Town
- Wheatley Hills & Intake
Doncaster in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Doncaster is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Yorkshire and The Humber
- (ITL 2) ⇒ South Yorkshire
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Doncaster
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.