Retail and Leisure

From a multi award-winning market to established retail outlets and a vibrant visitor economy

With a choice of retail and leisure outlets to suit every occasion and budget, Doncaster is the perfect destination to attract visitors from near and far.

Doncaster has earned a prominent reputation as a vibrant centre for shopping and leisure activities. It features a unique combination of well-known retail stores, shopping complexes, artisan shops and a bustling market.

The combination of Doncaster’s strong retail tradition and thriving visitor economy provides outstanding opportunities for investors who want to play a part in shaping the development of Doncaster’s retail and leisure offer.

There are exciting developments underway in the city centre to provide a unique, modern experience for shoppers and visitors. Shopping, cultural and leisure experiences are joining forces to create a compelling city centre offering.

The beautiful Corn Exchange is being renovated to create brand new commercial spaces allowing businesses to try out new ideas.

The Frenchgate shopping centre is centrally located and has direct pedestrian access from the train and bus interchange.

The Grade II listed Wool Market building has been repurposed as an international food destination along with Doncaster’s famous fish & meat market.

Out of town shopping

Doncaster benefits from the Lakeside Village, a purpose-built outlet shopping centre, alongside other out-of-town retail including Danum, Centurion, Thorne Road and Wheatley retail parks.

Retail is also vitally important to the local economy of our towns and villages, with popular destinations such as Bawtry, Tickhill, Mexborough and Thorne.

A wide variety of restaurants, cafes and takeaways complement our shopping experience. Visitors to the city centre can enjoy our thriving international restaurant zone, bustling with cuisine from around the world.

Combining shopping with cultural and leisure activities is becoming increasingly popular. Doncaster, with its a lively nightlife scene, great places to stay and outstanding cultural & leisure attractions, ticks all the boxes.

Doncaster has a lot to be proud of, from its racing calendar including the classic St Leger Festival, its rich railway heritage and wealth of Georgian and Regency architecture through to the UK’s No.1 walk through Wildlife Park Adventure. The city is also surrounded by open free spaces and beautiful countryside to explore.

With plenty of future development opportunities for retail, leisure and hospitality is Doncaster your next location?