Changing Perspectives - Living, Learning and Leisure in Doncaster

There is an incredible transformation changing the face and personality of Doncaster. There is a real buzz about as major projects and developments deliver an exciting mix of new investments, vitality and success. These physical changes are creating a lively atmosphere where people want to live, work and play.

Superbly located in the centre of England, Doncaster's excellent multi-modal transport links, accessibility and land availability give the Borough an edge over many of its neighbouring cities in Yorkshire and the Humber making it a choice location for living and working alike. Three motorways (M18, A1(M) and the M62) cross the Borough. We are on the East Coast Mainline making London just ninety minutes away and our new international airport has now opened.

Any city needs to provide an environment that gives good quality of life and Doncaster is no exception. As well as working to provide safe, clean and sustainable communities, the Borough is widening its range of leisure facilities to improve residents' sense of well-being.

In the past two years there has been a very noticeable improvement in quality of life for Doncaster people! As well as 4000 new jobs have been created, we have improved educational attainment resulting in a positive LEA OfSTED, improved social services (one star to two with 'promising prospects') and made robust progress on tackling deprivation. Our housing sector offers a combination of urban and rural living at growing, but competitive prices (average house prices circa £120,000 compared with UK average of £160,000+).

We are currently redeveloping our racecourse making it an even more suitable home for the St Leger, the world's oldest classic horse race. The redevelopment will include the creation of a new exhibition and conference centre and a four star business class hotel. If racing is not your thing, perhaps the new 10,000 seat community stadium that will provide sport and community facilities in a state of the art venue at Doncaster Lakeside will interest you. As well as being home for Doncaster Rovers Football Club, Doncaster Belles Ladies Football Club and Doncaster Dragons Rugby League Club, the Stadium will provide excellent facilities for local people to enjoy. A planned Civic and Cultural Quarter with a new performance venue will provide a town centre location for learning arts as well as for a wider range of performing arts. Doncaster has thriving arts and cultural attractions with something to suit all tastes. Or if you prefer just to get away from it all, the Borough has a range of rural environments to enjoy. Why not look at our sister website, www.visitdoncaster.co.uk for more information.