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The St Leger (the world's oldest classic horse race, held since 1776), the CAST cultural quarter, the racing heritage, and a South Yorkshire city punching above its weight in food, culture and sport
A little history
Doncaster Racecourse has hosted the St Leger — the world's oldest Classic horse race — since 1776. The Roman fort of Danum sat here. The city grew as a railway engineering centre. The Great Northern Hotel, designed by William Butterfield, is a remarkable Victorian railway hotel.
The Racecourse for the St Leger in September — one of sport's great traditions. The CAST theatre and arts centre. The Corn Exchange for independent food and shopping. The Doncaster Market — one of England's great markets.
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Food & drink in Doncaster
Doncaster has a growing independent food scene. The Corn Exchange has excellent independent food. The market for local South Yorkshire produce. The city centre has improving restaurants.
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Doncaster is a major South Yorkshire commercial hub. The Corn Exchange and Frenchgate drive retail. Independent food businesses are growing in the city centre.
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Doncaster is a place in South Yorkshire known for the St Leger (the world's oldest classic horse race, held since 1776), the CAST cultural quarter, the racing heritage, and a South Yorkshire city punching above its weight in food, culture and sport. Doncaster Racecourse has hosted the St Leger — the world's oldest Classic horse race — since 1776. The population is around 303,000.
Doncaster has a growing independent food scene. The Corn Exchange has excellent independent food. The market for local South Yorkshire produce. The city centre has improving restaurants.
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Roam covers Doncaster and the surrounding area in South Yorkshire, including Bentley, Balby, Bessacarr, Armthorpe, Thorne, Mexborough, Conisbrough and Tickhill.
