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September 2008 The Shoe Show
Saturday 21 June - Sunday 28 September
Cusworth Hall, Museum & Park, Cusworth Lane, Doncaster DN5 7TU
Tough shoes, serious shoes, fun shoes - see them all at the Cusworth Shoe Show. Cusworth Hall is displaying the best examples from 40 years of collecting, ranging from hobnail boots to shoes for dancing.
For further information, please telephone 01302 782342 Saturday Victorian Garden Games
Every Saturday from Saturday 21 June until Saturday 13 September
From 11:00am
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
Bring a picnic and enjoy a selection of Victorian games on the lawns of Brodsworth Hall with, croquet, quoits, skittles, giant chess and many more. A fun way for the family to spend a Saturday, in glorious surroundings.
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Sunday Afternoon Band Concerts
Every Sunday from Sunday 22 June until Sunday 14 September
From 3:00pm
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Brodsworth, Doncaster DN5 7XJ
A perfect way to spend a summer’s day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of some of the best of South Yorkshire’s musical brass bands
Admission: Adults £5.00 / Concessions £4.00 / Children £2.50 Extra admission to Hall
English Heritage Members free
For further information please telephone 01302 722598 or the information line on 01302 724969 Race Meeting - The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival
Wednesday 10 September - Festival Opening Day Thursday 11 September - Frenchgate Ladies Day Friday 12 September - Doncaster Cup Day Saturday 13 September - Ladbrokes St Leger Day
Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB
For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Heritage Open Days
Thursday 11 – Sunday 14 September
As part of Heritage Open Days, visitors are invited to discover hidden architectural treasures across the Borough. Heritage Open Days nationally celebrates fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. For four days every September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns and parish churches.
Free of charge and literally on people’s doorstep, Heritage Open Days is an event for everyone.
With over a dozen sites open in Doncaster last year attracting hundreds of visitors, Heritage Open Days 2008 promises to be bigger and better. Further details along with a list of participating venues in Doncaster will be advertised soon. Flight Simulator Day
Sunday 21 September
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Airborne Road, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster DN4 7FB
The museum will be running the Jetstream flight simulator once used to training RAF pilots.
Admission Charges: Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.00, Children £2.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £9.00
For further information please telephone 01302 761616 or visit www.aeroventure.org.uk Open Cockpit Day
Sunday 28 September
Aeroventure, Dakota Way, Airborne Road, Doncaster Leisure Park, Doncaster DN4 7FB
Sit in a jetfighter cockpit, various aircraft cockpits open for viewing and guided tours of some of the museum's stores.
Admission Charges: Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.00, Children £2.00
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £9.00
For further information please telephone 01302 761616 or visitwww.aeroventure.org.uk |
