The UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) connects people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock inclusive, sustainable and transformational investment.
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Doncaster will attend UKREiiF 2026 as part of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s collective presence, alongside Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield City Council. Together, we are focused on attracting inward investment, stimulating economic growth, and promoting a more sustainable and inclusive culture across the region’s property and construction sectors.
Now in its fifth year, UKREiiF will take place in Leeds from 19–21 May 2026, bringing together the public sector, every major UK city and region, alongside Government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and industry leaders.
As a city with fresh momentum and a confident outlook, Doncaster is unafraid to do things differently. We are ambitious, forward‑thinking and deeply passionate about our place. Our aspirations are bold, our opportunities wide‑ranging, and our strengths clear boasting a strategic location, excellent connectivity, a skilled workforce and a strong, investable pipeline.
Doncaster is the BEST place to do business, with City of Doncaster Council taking a proactive, enabling approach to development. Guided by a clear ambition to support our economy, join us at UKREiiF 2026 to explore how we can unlock pioneering opportunities together.
South Yorkshire is home to the UK’s first Investment Zone, placing the region at the forefront of growth, innovation and opportunity. Located at the heart of the UK, South Yorkshire offers an unrivalled platform for businesses looking to start, scale or relocate.
The region’s advanced manufacturing expertise is being harnessed to address some of society’s biggest challenges, from delivering clean, green heat, power and flight, to tackling ill‑health and unlocking the potential of new technologies. Doncaster plays a central role in this ambition, building on its strong foundations in engineering and manufacturing, with strengths in rail, future mobility and advanced materials supporting long‑term economic growth.
South Yorkshire’s know‑how lies in engineering practical solutions to complex global challenges.
The Investment Zone provides investors, developers and businesses with a comprehensive and flexible support offer. This includes access to capital, infrastructure and feasibility funding; dedicated planning support; skills and workforce development; supply‑chain assistance; and the development of a strong, connected R&D ecosystem.
At its core, the Investment Zone is designed to act as a catalyst for private‑sector investment, strengthening the region’s offer and positioning South Yorkshire as one of the UK’s leading locations for business growth and innovation.
This collaborative approach focuses on close engagement with businesses and investors, working together to understand their needs, remove barriers, and support successful expansion in South Yorkshire.
Doncaster is proud to host several opportunity sites within the South Yorkshire Investment Zone, offering prime locations for investment and development. To learn more please click the button below:
Doncaster is delivering ambitious plans for the future, underpinned by a strong track record of securing and realising major investment projects. With a diverse pipeline of prime development sites and a proactive approach to growth, Doncaster offers a scale and quality of opportunity that few locations in the UK can match.
Our key Development Sites include:
The City Centre offers a number of investment opportunities. Our Urban Centre Masterplan is transforming the way Doncaster looks. This masterplan is a prospectus for investment and change that will capitalise on the potential that exists.
Click here to learn more about > Doncaster City Centre
Doncaster North is a regionally significant industrial and logistics development strategically located adjacent to J6, M18 motorway. It includes a unique opportunity in the UK to develop a single unit of 1.15M sq ft, benefiting from easy access to road, rail, air and sea transport routes. The site offers fabulous development opportunities for investors looking for prime industrial space in Doncaster's rapidly growing northern logistics hub.
Click here to learn more about > Doncaster North
GatewayEast is a modern, mixed-use site with outstanding regional and national connectivity and includes the former Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). In March 2024, Mayor of Doncaster Ros Jones announced that a lease to take over the airport was signed, this was followed by recent news in February 2025 that Munich Airport International will provide operational and management services to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, with flights set to resume in 2027.
Click here to learn more about > GatewayEast
Unity is one of the largest mixed-use regeneration and infrastructure projects in the UK. This award winning development situated in a strategic location off J5, M18. The scheme covers an area of 618 acres and provides excellent access to road, rail and sea. Developers can take advantage of exciting opportunities for commercial and industrial business, residential, retail and leisure developments.
Click here to learn more about > Unity Yorkshire
iPort is the UK's most advanced multimodal logistics hub offering unparalleled connectivity. Infrastructure is already in place for this 6 million sq ft logistics site operating 24/7 with great multimodal connectivity and strong demographics. An impressive 35 acre Strategic Rail Freight Terminal provides units with direct access to the UK National Rail network and Channel Tunnel to Europe.
Click here to learn more about > iPort Doncaster
Our Doncaster Investment brochure highlights a portfolio of transformational development opportunities, alongside the city’s strengths, ambitions and readiness to deliver.
With fresh momentum and a clear vision for growth, Doncaster is exceptionally well placed to work with investors, developers and partners to deliver high‑quality commercial opportunities, new jobs and much‑needed homes.
While Doncaster’s portfolio of prime development sites presents outstanding investment opportunities, the city’s appeal extends well beyond its land and assets.
Doncaster offers an exceptional quality of life that strengthens its investment proposition. High‑quality housing at competitive prices, access to respected education and skills provision, extensive green spaces, vibrant town and district centres, and a strong leisure offer all contribute to making Doncaster an attractive place to live, work and invest.
It’s a city where over 311,000 people have chosen to build their lives and careers…and where businesses can thrive alongside a growing, well‑connected community.
If you were designing the ideal location for a city, Doncaster would be hard to surpass. Positioned at the heart of the UK’s motorway network, the city offers seamless access to the M18, M1, A1(M), M62 and M180. From Doncaster, 87% of the UK population is reachable within a four‑hour drive…putting customers, suppliers and markets firmly within reach.
Doncaster’s rail connectivity is equally compelling. Located on the East Coast Main Line, the city benefits from direct rail links to major UK destinations and onward connections into Europe. Fast, frequent services connect Doncaster to London in as little as 88 minutes, with around 60 trains per day.
This national connectivity has helped establish Doncaster as a centre of railway engineering and operational excellence for more than 150 years. Today, a well‑established supply chain, first‑class training facilities and a highly skilled workforce have attracted over 50 rail‑related businesses to the city, reinforcing its role as a leader in the sector. Click here to learn more about Doncaster's > established rail sector
Freight and logistics connectivity is strengthened further by iPort Rail, the UK’s largest bonded intermodal rail freight facility. As one of the country’s first inland ports offering on‑site customs clearance, iPort Rail provides direct access to the national rail network, major UK ports and European markets via the Channel Tunnel, offering a compelling alternative to traditional seaport operations. Click here to learn more about > iPort Rail
Looking ahead, Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to resume operations soon. Following City of Doncaster Council securing a 125‑year lease, Munich Airport International has been appointed to provide operational and management services, restoring vital international air connectivity and adding to Doncaster’s multimodal transport advantage.
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