I had occasion to visit Doncaster for a conference, sadly not for the horses. As a conference…read morelocation it benefits well from the vast hall, although the venue's PA system wasn't utilised, whether through choice or some other reason I can't say, but this did lead to some areas being uncomfortably loud during the presentations. The venue easily dwarfed our 300 odd crowd. The food offerings available throughout the day had the feel of being freshly made, and exactly what you want at such a setting: flavourful and easy to eat. I'd heartily recommend this as a conference venue and hope to return in the near future to experience what I'm assured is a great atmosphere on a race day.

iv been to loads of different racecourses and doncaster is one of my favorites,it has a really good…read moreatmospere,and you dont feel out of place if your not an upperclass person,the totes are really friendly, and since it has been refurnished the facilities such as food and drink are excellent quality,they usually have a fairground on, on race week also ,so the kids can have a great day to

If you've not visited the New Sportsman Bar, Pitt Street Low Vally yet, you have missed a treat…read more Newly refurbished, it's amazing, Fantastic bar, function room, and the best outside area to the rear, which is safe for children as it is fully secure. Lawned beer garden, toddler area, it's an amazing hidden gem. This was the worst pub in the area and now is without a doubt the best in my opinion. Call in and have a look for yourself. Independently run free house with a great selection of beers lagers over 50 gins Feaver Tree tonics, great wine selection, and food coming in the next few weeks or so. Plus the famous Belgian Blue beer by Bradfield Brewery whilst stocks last, I'm told!

From the owner: Newly refurbished local pub with a fresh look and feel, cosy seating and our usual warm welcome…read more Great range of lager, beer, real ale and spirits. Dog friendly too!

Welcome to the 40-watt hotel. Where you can check out anytime you like, but you can't find the door…read moreto ever leave. So last weekend I stayed in Wortley Hall hotel the night before a wedding. Unfortunately though the group were in great spirits there were a large number of things that just made this place unbearable. Firstly the decor: The hotel section especially is in dire need of a full redecoration. Peeling wallpaper, smelly communal spaces and tatty carpets were found throughout. In fact the only place which seemed to have been looked after was our room, however despite the competently hung wallpaper there were still a few crucially lacking features, most importantly a safe (which we were told there would be for the wedding rings, meaning keeping them in someone else's room overnight). The bathroom was a bizarre mess, simultaneously clean and dirty. The cheap lino stuck to our feet getting out of the laughably small showers with it's semi-functional door. It is only fair to say that the house-keeping had done a good job and everything was as immaculate as they could make it, so it's not laziness, just dilapidation and incompetence. Secondly the house-staff: While one of the bar staff and the breakfast staff were very nice and pleasant they struggle to make up for the remaining staff. Upon arrival we were just stared at blankly during check-in (not even a hello), during our evening in the bar the staff were slow and rude, one girl especially had a habit of announcing the prices while thrusting her hand over the bar and not making eye contact. "Five Ninety!" *thrust and look away bored*. Thirdly the smell: I can't comprehend exactly what is going on here but throughout the night we encountered a large variety of very unwelcome smells in the hotel. From a faint whiff of bowel movement in the corridors, to a mixture of urine and bleach in the bar, to a rather unfortunate vomit odour in one of the breakfast rooms. I can't tell if this is a product of recent nights of the long encrusted truth of what happens at your average Wortley Hall bash, but it was unpleasant to say the least. Lastly, the fixtures and fittings: This all culminates in the most bizarre feedback I could ever give to a hotel. The overwhelming impression that the entire building was appointed for the dwarves from Lord of the Rings. "What kind of a comment is that!?" I hear you ask. Well what else am I to think when all the mirrors are at a height of 4'6" and all the light bulbs are so dim I think they actually produced darkness? This decision to make all the rooms the Gimli suite may we be deliberate ("It was deliberate!") but that doesn't make it any less a bad idea. Also, I though I did know Dwarves were natural sprinters, I didn't know that they didn't like condiments with their breakfasts. Not a jot of brown sauce, a dollop of ketchup, or heaven forbid a little piccalilli was on offer. Better get some beanjuice while you're up! The most saving of graces here are the grounds. Lovely, well kept and well described. I would only add this, go see them before someone sets up a bouncy castle or a sumo ring in them, which appears to be a daily occurrence around 11:30.

Super happy to have stayed a couple of nights here last summer while we photographed Michael and…read moreManasi's wedding. Loved the area, breathtaking gardens and great staff. Also, if you are getting married here its well recommended by us. Stunning all around - http://blavou.co/wortley-hall-wedding-photography/ Thanks guys! http://blav

Went to a wedding here.... Owner was very unprofessional.... Mid last song cut it off and said fuck…read moreoff.... Said to staff make sure locks are on so they can reenter ... Made loads of women sit out on street waiting for a taxi

One of a few free houses in doncaster. Clean, tidy, and a…read morewarm friendly atmosphere in a village full of history and character Well worth a visit

This is a very versatile venue with seating which pulls out/pushes back, a cinema screen, hard…read moredance floor, bar and large lobby area. There are also offices incorporated into the building. Would make an ideal wedding venue and I've been to a fair few birthday parties here which have gone without a hitch. Also available for live music which my friends have been to see and recommended highly.

Bouncy bouncy bouncy bouncy fun fun fun fun fun -- the wonderful thing about Jump Arena is... OK…read moreit's not the only one. But it's the only one in Leeds, and that's all you need to know. Trust me, I looked up trampolining --not because it's the latest trend in exercise, although it is-- but because I've wanted to get my bounce on for aaaaaages. The only other place in Leeds that I could find looks like it's basically for kids, which is a shame as they have the proper big trampolines. Anyway. This place? So much more than just bouncing. There is trampoline basket ball, trampoline jump in a foam pit, trampoline dodge ball... there's even a tight rope thing you can practice balance on. I love it! They've got a parkour thing in the works too, which is super exciting. Although, the guy didn't really seem to get me when I checked if there would be lessons and if those lessons would be cool for a not-teenager. Whatever I want to run up things. Staff all seem to be about 18. It does smell a little bit like boy and Lynx. But, forget that and just get your bounce on. My friend and I actually spent the first five minutes squealing and bouncing as high and/or as fast as we could until we both collapsed. How do kids DO IT?! Pro tip: warm up a bit. The air in there is super cold which makes your chest hurt if you go nuts like we did. One last question: what is it with alternative exercise places, lasers, and nineties dance music? I mean, weird. But I guess I like it too. DO IT. It's a tenner an hour. Don't go on weekends if you don't want to be surrounded by childs.