Did you know?

The history of Balby dates back over 400 years with the first known record being in the Domesday Book with recorded names ' Ballesbi ' and ' Ballebi.

Famous for

The external shots for the Ronnie Barker sit-com 'Open All Ours' were filmed here. Balby was also home to many of the earlier followers of the Quaker religion.

Local attractions

The Lakeside Village has over 45 outlet shops. The Doncaster Dome attracts over one million visitors per year to its multi-pool water world, split-level ice rink, climbing wall, fitness centre and entertainment. Doncaster boasts a Grade 1 race course, restaurants, hotels and multiplex cinema.

Local newspapers

Yorkshire Post; www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
Doncaster Free Press; www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Local Council

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; www.doncaster.gov.uk
Telephone; 01302 736000

Transport links

Doncaster is at the heart of Britain's motorway network, the M18 (J3 & 4) providing direct connections to the M1 (J32), A1(M) (J36), M62 and M180.

Local Directory

Sycamore Hall Primary School, 1 Hall Flat Lane, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Tel: 01302 856800

Balby Carr Community Sports College, Weston Road, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8ND
Tel: 0845 345 1629
Fax: 0845 345 1639
Website: www.balbycarr.org.uk

Lidl, Balby Road, Doncaster, DN4 8PL 
Website: www.lidl.co.uk

Kular and Sons, 21-25 Woodfield Road, Doncaster, DN4 8EP
Tel: 01302 854092

Plough Inn, 8 West Laith Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1SF
Tel: 01302 738310‎

McDonalds, Sandford Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8EU
Tel: 01302 854393

St John’s Group Practice, Greenfields Lane, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0TH
Tel: 01302 854521

Fitness First, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8EE
Tel: 0870 898 07 02
Fax: 01302 859479

Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster, DN4 5JW
Tel: 01302 762560
Fax :01302 762561
Website: www.keepmoatstadium.com/

Robin Hood Airport , Heyford House, First Avenue, Doncaster, DN9 3RH
Tel: 08708 332210
Website: www.robinhoodairport.com

 

Westbridge Homes Limited, Westwood House, Annie Med Lane,
South Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU15 2HG
Tel: 01430 471300
Fax: 01430 471900

sales@westbridgehomes.co.uk