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RETAIL & LEISURE
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Educat ion
Economy
A GREAT PLACE TO BE
Doncaster is providing the next generation of academics with outstanding education and career opportunities.
Doncaster College and University Centre is home to over 8,000 students
The National College for High Speed Rail will welcome over 1500 students annually
University Technical College will provide over 900 student places
Whatever your interest, Doncaster is an ideal locat ion to l ive, work and en joy.
Through continual investment and regeneration, Doncaster is not only benefitting with a stronger economy it also has a masterplan to ensure the centre is a focus for business and enterprise.
Top 10 for business starts and private sector job growth - Centre for Cities Outlook 2017.
£350m Highest level
of Housing Development in
15 Years
Coming soon!PGA European
Golf Course
Economy
Doncaster is fast becoming a destination on the tourism trail with a wide range of attractions and heritage buildings creating a package well worth visiting:
Leisure
Doncaster Racecourse, a fantastic leisure venue for horse racing and host to the St Leger Stakes, welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually
Hilton Hotel, set to open a 154 bed Garden Inn, overlooking the racecourse
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is the UK’s No.1 walk through Wildlife Park Adventure, attracting almost a million visitors a year.
Cast is a fabulous performance venue, attracting over 90,000 a year enjoying comedy and jazz, panto and plays, gigs and family shows.
Conisbrough Castle, is one of many iconic historic buildings on offer.
Cusworth Hall overlooks the town and is a fine example of a Georgian country house.
Brodsworth Hall, is a fine example of an Italianate country house.
Mansion House, in the heart of the town is one of only three in the country and the former residence of the Mayor of Doncaster.
PGA European Golf course to open at Rossington Hall, potentially making Doncaster a Ryder Cup location for the future. Whatever your interest, Doncaster
is an ideal locat ion to l ive, work and en joy.
Tour ismDay
visits worth £200 million
£52 millionSt Leger week
economyboost
10,000 employed in
tourism
Over 12 million day visits a year
Tourism worth £400 million per year!
Visitor numbers to Doncaster attractions are 15.3% up over last year (all England 4%!)
When you do business in Doncaster you plug into the most perfectly connected network in the North of England/UK.
Doncaster is at the heart of the UK’s motorway network. Its excellent proximity to the country’s main arterial routes including 5 major motorways (M18, M1, A1 (M), M62, M180) means it’s the perfect location for visitors from around the region and beyond.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport is the UK’s newest international airport and a key asset for the Sheffield City Region and the North of England.
With major operators such as Flybe, Wizz Air and Thomson, business trips and holiday visits into Doncaster are easy. Visitors arrive daily from European cities such as Berlin, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris and have access to worldwide destinations via the gateway hubs. Closer to home there’s even flights to and from Newquay, Jersey and Guernsey.
Doncaster Railway Station is one of the major destinations on the East Coast Main Line and links the capitals of England (London) and Scotland (Edinburgh). London to Doncaster by train is only 88 minutes and with over 64 trains a day it makes visiting Doncaster simple. From 2018 with the launch of the Azuma trains Doncaster will be even closer.
EVERYTHING CENTRAL TO YOUR NEEDS
“This is the perfect location as it has excellent motorway links and moving our distribution centre to Doncaster has been a very positive experience”.
Alex Simpkin - Supply Chain Manager. The Range
Artist impression of Virgin Azuma train, launching in 2018’
EVERYTHING CENTRAL TO YOUR NEEDS
Doncaster is a destination for residents within the Yorkshire and Humber Region, the 40 mile radius generates a potential reach over 5 million.
Populat ions
Doncaster Borough:304,813
Yorkshire and the Humber: 5,390,576
England: 65,110,034
ENGLAND
Female153,837
DONCASTERYORKSHIRE
AND THEHUMBER
Age 65+52,785
Age 0-1558,044
Male150,976
Age 16-65193,984
Age 16-653,457,026
Male2,658,411
Female2,732,165
Age 0 -151,018,999
Age 65+914,551
Age 16-6541,941,834
Male32,074,445
Female33,035,589
Age 0-1512,257,865
Age 65+10,910,335
SOME KEY FACTS
Population estimates: Mid 2014
YOU CAN COUNT ON OUR SUPPORTCommitted support for investors del ivered by the local author ity and partners.
Business Doncaster is the first point of contact for any business looking to locate in Doncaster and to businesses that are already here that need support.
Made up of a partnership of the local authority and business support partners, the Business Doncaster team is here to help you through every aspect of doing business within the area. Whether you are seeking supply chain assistance or help with international trade, we are here to help.
Relat ionship management Whether you are a business looking to locate in Doncaster or you are already here, Business Doncaster provide a dedicated relationship manager to support your goals within the rail sector.
All of our services are completely free and confidential, our core services include:
The identification of sites and premises
Development opportunities
Assistance with planning issues
Identifying and securing financial support
A unique HR business consultancy service
Assistance with international trade
Introduction to local business networks
Supply chain opportunities
Visits to your areas of interest
Maximisation of PR opportunities
Sector specific knowledge
A dedicated relationship manager
Referrals and brokerage to the Sheffield City Region networkFree
confidential support
An award-winning shopping locat ion
DONCASTER HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER
An award-winning shopping locat ion
DONCASTER HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER
AT THE HEART OF THE TOWNWe have created an independent high fashion, high leisure pathway through our town centre.
It links Sir Nigel Gresley Square with a new 6 screen,1000 seat cinema complex and 4 restaurants and flows into our famous, award winning Market Square.
The pathway leads consumers through the heart of our town, via Mansion Square providing a stunning cultural experience.
It leads to our established, independent, quality local restaurants and bars in surrounding areas - creating the ultimate leisure and retail destination.
Mansion Square
Sir Nigel Gresley Square
The Vi llage at Waterdale
Scot Lane
Priory Walk
Frenchgate Shopping
Centre
Market Square
Internat ional Cuis ine
Frenchgate Shopping
Centre
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY SQUARE
CAST over 90,000 visitors 2016 (over 20%
growth)
Sir Nigel Gresley Square is a vibrant new development comprising of over 250,000 sq.ft of commercial & leisure facilities. With the construction of the £20m Civic Office and the £22m Cast performance venue, this square is quickly becoming a destination for families, students and social event gatherings.
Key Features
CIVIC/ BUSINESS DISTRICT
157,500 sq ft of Civic Offices employing over 1,500 people
State-of-the-art-CAST performance venue
New 6 Screen cinema
1000 Car parking spaces
100 residential properties (The Gables)
37 Apartments at the Village Waterdale
New USC Technical College offering 600 places
Cultural Quarter
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY SQUARE
DEVELOPING AN EXCITING NEW CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTThe challenge is to maximise the energy created by building on this for the wider development of the area.
This location is envisaged as the new ‘corporate face of Doncaster’, with a focus for new office investment, becoming the Central Business District.
Creating the new
‘Corporate face of Doncaster’
The Vi llage at Waterdale
A transformational scheme by St. Modwen, the first phase development of 23,500 sqft retail, leisure and office complex is now complete
Part of an 180,000 sq ft retail / leisure scheme.
Connecting the traditional retail centre and key public transport links.
Neighbouring Sir Nigel Gresley Square, home to Cast Performance venue and Doncaster Council offices.
Priory Walk A beautiful pedestrianised zone connecting
Mansion Square through to the Village at Waterdale and Scot Lane.
Linking through to the High Street attracting shoppers from Frenchgate Shopping Centre to our independent zone.
Promoting a dwell time for customers looking for a high quality retail and leisure destination.
THE ZONAL PATHWAY THROUGH THE HEART OF THE TOWN
Mansion Square
At the heart of our town centre and home to the magnificent Mansion House.
Linking the four Quarters and creating a distinctive experience for visitors.
Scot Lane
Developing a home to a host of independent retailers, including womenswear, jewellers and quirky stores.
Attracting the clientele looking for the experience to look and feel.
Ideally located, flowing effortlessly into Market Square.
The Historic Quarter
The current market is based on around
8 acres with more than 400 shops, stalls
and stands, Market Square provides
employment for over 1000 people.
This multi-award winning market has been
the heart of the town for hundreds of years.
MARKET SQUARE
in the North
The largest tradit ional
market
The F ish Market and Corn Exchange’ One of the largest fish markets in the north incorporating a dedicated food market selling high quality local and international produce.
The Corn Exchange is a Victorian Grade II Listed Building, the jewel of the market square with excellent retail potential.
Taking an award winning market to a whole new level
ENTERPRISE MARKET
PLACE
As one of the town’s key assets the vision aims to ensure the area is vibrant not just on current market days, but all week long.
The ambition is to protect and evolve the nature of the markets into a 21st century place of enterprise
through new development opportunities, enhancing the competitiveness of the retail core and by breathing new life into the area.
The largest tradit ional
market
FRENCHGATEA CENTRE OF ATTRACTION
The Retail Quarter
Lovely day out” Great for shopping, all your needs under one roof, plenty of places to eat and drink and bus and train station on the doorstep. Reviewer, Tripadvisor January 2017
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FRENCHGATEA CENTRE OF ATTRACTION
Over 800,000
sq.ft Retail Scheme
+ 17 Million visitors per annum ( =350,000 visitors per week)
24 hour mall access for retailers
1700 Car parking spaces with multi-storey car parking facility
Over 120 retailers
1.6millon People live within Frenchgate’s catchment area
Major transportation hub comprising both train and bus stations
Frenchgate Shopping Centre is a key asset in Doncaster Town Centre featuring over 120 top brand shops and eateries. Significantly extended in 2008, it now covers c.800,000 sq. ft. of prime retail space including the main anchor Debenhams plus Next, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Wilko’s
Attracting over 17m visitors per annum, Frenchgate continues to build upon its existing profile and presence within the Town Centre. It aspires to play a significant role within the local and wider communities of Doncaster whilst attracting out of town visitors.
A THRIVING, BUSTLING HIGH STREET
The Retail Core
A THRIVING, BUSTLING HIGH STREET
Bradley Knipe, Menswear first opened in 1962. Having spent 50 great years on Wood Street we moved to a busier street in 2013. We’ve been part of the town centre community for over 54 years.
We have grown and changed with Doncaster, building a loyal customer base and couldn’t imagine being in any other town or city as we are proud of our roots and the Doncaster heritage.”
Carl Bradley, Owner
RetailWhatever your retail needs or shopping desires there’s something for everyone in Doncaster. With an award winning market, Independent designer clothes shops, jewellers, antiques, Lego shacks and bohemian shops Doncaster has it all.
With Delis, Coffee Shops, Tea Rooms & Markets offering locally grown produce and friendly customer service and great opportunities to window shop, relax and dwell there is so much to enjoy in our beautiful historic Town Centre.
ALL THE INGREDIENTS YOU NEEDEveningOur evening economy has an amazing offer from coffee houses to Craft Ale Bars & Deli’s. Offering an array of international foods, fanciful drinks, fashionable decors and a live music scene generating a real buzz. There really isn’t a better place to enjoy life.
With great food, great music and great places to enjoy it and great company to enjoy with, Doncaster’s evening life is really coming alive.
“We opened Marketplace Alehouse & Deli in 2013, adjacent to Doncaster’s award winning market. We wanted to complement this heritage area and soon gained a strong customer following. So much so that we have now renovated and opened our second venue on the market square - The Queen Crafthouse & Kitchen. Being a local Doncastrian I am very proud and happy to invest in my hometown and see a diverse townscape in the making.”Kath Thorpe, Owner
DONCASTER’S RETAIL PARKS Lakeside Vi llage147,000 sq ft, made up of 53 stores, Lakeside Village is a successful centre anchored by M&S, Next, Clarks, Gap and Sports Direct. Featured restaurants include Pizza Hut, McDonalds, KFC and a new Costa Drive Thru. There’s also a Beefeater with Premier Inn Hotel adjacent for an overnight pit stop.
New Lakes ide Tr iangleDoncaster Council has been awarded Planning approval to develop Lakeside Triangle. The new development will incorporate 5 restaurants and 3 Drive Thru’s – with Taco Bell, Burger King and Dunkin Donuts already confirmed.
The cinema has recently been extended to 11 screens as part of a £5m refurbishment programme and the Lakeside Triangle development will serve the cinema and the adjacent Doncaster Dome water park, ice rink and concert venue.
Footfall c.2million per annum
DONCASTER’S RETAIL PARKS
York RoadDanum: This 145,453 sq.ft. park includes Currys PC World, Sofology, Harveys and Smyths Toy Superstore.
Centurian Park: This scheme is located on the North West side of Doncaster within close proximity of Doncaster Retail Park and a Morrisons Food Superstore. Retailers include Carpetright, Maplin, Iceland, SCS and John Peters.
Crompton ParkImmediately adjacent to Wheatley Retail Park is this exceptionally prominent 40,000 sq.ft scheme with 400 m of frontage to the busy Wheatley Hall Road. Current tenants include Dunelm Mill, Farmfoods and Marston’s family pub & restaurant.
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Wheatley Hall RoadEstablished Retail & Roadside Destination40,000 sq ft Dunelm Mill - Now OpenMarston’s family pub & restaurant - Now OpenAn average of 22,394 vehicles a day pass the site
Wheatley Retai l ParkA 250,000 sq ft Retail park offering a range of the UK’s favourite stores including Next, Marks & Spencer Food Hall, Asda, Boots, Matalan with over 700 parking spaces.
Bawtry Celebrated as one of the region’s hidden gems, Bawtry is a busy market town with a host of independent fashion boutiques, delicious deli’s, attractive restaurants,bars and quality shops.
Tickhi ll A beautiful busy little parish with an historic 15th century church. The Buttercross forms the centrepiece of the village with a pretty duck pond and what remains of an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey castle attracting visitors.
With an arcade and shops lining a bustling High Street you will find a selection of retailers including gift and dress shops, kitchenware and travel agents. The village offers a host of cafe’s, restaurants and several friendly pubs and inns.
SURROUNDED BY EXCELLENT RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES
Thorne This canal based town, famous for ship building, has wonderful connections to the motorway and 2 train stations.
With BMW car port and the new Thorne retail park & a wonderful pedestrianised shopping precinct this is another historical Yorkshire jewel.
Mexborough With its 800-year old Market, housing 90 stalls, offering a wide range of goods, this is an historic and wonderful little town.
The High Street winds through its heart providing beautiful architecture and offering shoppers a wide range of amenities.
Tickhi ll
SURROUNDED BY EXCELLENT RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES
Mexborough
Business, Commerce & Tourism, Doncaster Council, Floor 4, Civic Office, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
@businessinDN /businessinDN@visitdoncaster
T: +44 (0)1302 734966 M: +44 (0) 7976 956176 Email: [email protected] www: wearedoncaster.co.uk
For more information contact Adrian Banks, Business Commerce and Tourism
