Welcome to Doncaster Common

Doncaster Common is a beautiful and historic green space located in the heart of South Yorkshire. The common is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and squirrels, making it a great place for nature lovers to explore.

One of the most notable features of Doncaster Common is its rich history. The common has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including grazing land for livestock and a site for public executions. Today, visitors can still see the remains of the gallows that were used to hang criminals in the 18th and 19th centuries. The common also played an important role in the English Civil War, serving as a gathering place for troops and a site for battles.

In addition to its natural beauty and historical significance, Doncaster Common is also a popular destination for outdoor activities. The common is home to a number of walking and cycling trails, as well as a large lake that is perfect for fishing and boating. There are also several picnic areas and playgrounds scattered throughout the common, making it a great place for families to spend a day in the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 7.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thrybergh Fullerton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Allard	Church View Thrybergh Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4BL 01709850572 School Website
Thrybergh Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr David Burnham	Park Lane Thrybergh Rotherham S65 4BP 1709850471 School Website
St Gerards Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Bernadette Baxter	Park Nook Doncaster Road Thrybergh Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4AE 01709850568 School Website
Kilnhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ryan Cousins	Hooton Road Kilnhurst Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 5TA 1709570590 School Website
Thrybergh Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robyn Parry-Mcdermott	Oldgate Lane Thrybergh Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4JG 01709850732 School Website
Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Roddison	Kilnhurst Road Rawmarsh Rotherham South Yorkshire S62 5LH 1709710875 School Website
Foljambe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Beverley Tate-Brier	Foljambe Drive Rotherham S65 4HQ
Kilnhurst St Thomas' Cofe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Allard	Meadow View Road Kilnhurst Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 5UA 1709570297 School Website
Trinity Croft C Of E Junior And Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Allard	Dalton Lane Dalton Parva Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3QJ 01709850570 School Website
Ravenfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Coates	Moor Lane North Ravenfield Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4LZ 01709542678 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Swinton (South Yorkshire) Lime Grove, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8SP 1.68 Miles

Mexborough Station Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9AQ 2.21 Miles

Rotherham Central Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH 3.35 Miles

Conisbrough Station Road, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3DX 3.37 Miles

Bolton-Upon-Dearne Station Road, Bolton-Upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, S63 8NY 4.21 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Budget Airport Transfers 01709 322192 260 Kilnhurst Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5LQ 1.31 Miles
Cab Line Taxis Rotherham 07925 512730 22 Hawthorne Avenue, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5HJ 1.64 Miles
Eastman Private Hire 01709 522811 110 Green Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6JX 1.88 Miles
At Your Service Taxis 07748 926419 18 Durham Way, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6FL 1.97 Miles
Burkinshaw Cars 01709 585880 31 Station Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8PP 2.02 Miles
1St Class Taxis 01709 522252 10 Dale Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5AB 2.07 Miles
Fona Car 01709 588885 4A Church Street, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8QA 2.12 Miles
Martini Taxis 01709 522800 Shopping Centre, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6NG 2.13 Miles
1 Call Taxis 01709 549090 8 Windsor Close, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 3RS 2.19 Miles
Airport Express 07791 522219 17A Broad Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6DX 2.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
School Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
55 Park Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wharf Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollings Lane Ex Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Doncaster Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Hooton Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brierley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinney Hill Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow View Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thrybergh Hall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campion Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Thackeray Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hollings Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highthorn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thrybergh Medical Centre	21 Park Lane Thrybergh Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4BT
Dr Ahmed	The Health Centre Magna Lane Dalton Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4HH
The Magna Group Practice 01709 582522	Kilnhurst Surgery Highthorn Rd, Kilnhurst Rotherham South Yorkshire S64 5UP
Ravenfield Medical Centre 01709 700821	Ravenfield Medical Centre 8 Hollings Lane Ravenfield Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 4PU
Rawmarsh Customer Service Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Barbers Avenue Rawmarsh Rotherham S62 6AE

Local Stores

Woodlaithes
Unit 1
Sunnyside
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S66 3ZT
01709 702920
Store Website
1.73 miles

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SPAR Rawmarsh Service Station
Rawmarsh Service Station
Dale Road
Sheffield
S62 7BY
01709710965
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Vet Rotherham
158 Doncaster Road Dalton Rotherham South Yorkshire S65 3EW 01709 854333 rotherham@thepetvet.co.uk Website 1.38 miles
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Rotherham Parkgate Vets4pets
Unit 1A, Parkgate Shopping Centre Parkgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1TG 01709 780174 scott.munroe@vets4pets.com 2.40 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
125 Bawtry Road Wickersley Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 2BW 01709 532262 wickersley@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.61 miles
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A Crooks &Amp; Partners Veterinary Surgeons - Rotherham
Easeholm Lodge 240 Wellgate Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2PA 01709 373337 crooks.roth@cvsvets.com Website 3.16 miles
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Springfield Veterinary Group
39 Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2AD 01709 377241 rotherham@springfieldvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.40 miles
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Medivet Watharncliffe Veterinary Centre
6 Doncaster Road Wath-Upon-Dearne Rotherham South Yorkshire S63 7AL 01709 760301 wath@medivet.co.uk Website 3.46 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Worsbrough Mill Country Park
Worsbrough Mill Country Park Covers Over 240 Acres, And Is A Haven For Wildlife. This Easy, Gentle Walk Features The Reservoir And Woodland. The Mill Itself Is A 17 S70 5LL 8.64 miles Worsbrough Mill Is Located Off The A61. From The M1 Follow The Brown Road Signs From Junction 36 Of The M1.

Frickley Country Park
Lots Of Different Routes, Mainly Pathed Out To Follow. Great Walk For The Dogs, Can Get Muddy When It’S Been Raining. Pontefract Lancashire 8.67 miles Parking Off Doncaster Road

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Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
The Rivelin Valley Nature Trail Is A Flat Route Which Includes Some Lovely Woodland And Rivers That Are Great For A Little Dog Paddle. Situated Between Sheffield And The Peak District There Are Plenty Of Places To Let Your Dog Roam Free And Enjoy The Countryside. S6 5QA 11.02 miles Car Park Entrance On The A6101 Rivelin Valley Road, The Car Park Is 500M From The End Of Rivelin Valley Road / 650M From The Malin Bridge Tram Stop.

Rabbit Ings
Rabbit Ings Is A Country Park Located On The Former Colliery Yard And Spoil Heap Of The Monkton Colliery And Then The Royston Drift Mine, Which Closed In 1989. The 64-Hectare Site, Situated Near Royston In South Yorkshire, Is Home To An Array Of Wildlife – Including Newts, Snakes And Herons. Rabbit Ings Country Park Shafton 11.20 miles

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Graves Park
The Largest Park In Sheffield, Graves Park Is A Brilliant Mix Of Open Parkland, Natural And Semi-Natural Woodlands. This Is A Great Walk For All The Family, Taking In The Animal Farm, Lakes, Wooded Areas. Graves Park Also Includes A Lovely Café, The Rose Garden Café, Which Welcomes Dog Walkers And Families With Both Outdoor And Indoor Seating That’S Perfect For Having A Quick Stop Off At. S8 8QA 11.22 miles From Sheffield City Centre (And The North) Follow The A61 Towards Chesterfield. At The Traffic Lights Just After Homebase, Turn Left Onto Scarsdale Road. Follow Scarsdale Road Into Derbyshire Lane And Continue For About Three Quarters Of A Mile. The Park Will Now Be On Your Right. Continue Along Hemsworth Road Until You Reach Some Traffic Lights. The Entrance To The Park Is On The Right Just Before Bunting Nook.

Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 12.10 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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