There are so many new and exciting things happening in Doncaster in 2020. I’ve pulled some together so you don’t miss out on any! If you’ve anything new that you…
There is an exciting new cinema and five restaurant development taking shape in Doncaster! On our recent trip to Cast, we had a little peek. The development at Doncaster’s Civic…
If you’re expecting or have recently had a baby, I thought a few tips from fellow Mumblers would be useful. Incase you weren’t aware, there are Mumbler sites all across…
I’ve been watching the build of the new Doncaster Central Library and Museum with interest. It used to be my school and I’m sure lots of other Mumblers have passed…
Morrisons supermarkets will be giving away 125,000 paper bags of wonky carrots to boys and girls who want to leave them out for Father Christmas and his reindeers on Christmas…
Jump in to one of the below pools this Christmas for a festive swim! There will be inflatables for children to play with, Santa’s Reindeers, Penguins, Candy Canes and more…
***Guest blog from the E-Safety Office*** With Christmas looming, it is a busy time for parents buying presents and making sure that they will have happy faces on Christmas Day…
Since launching in Doncaster in September 2018, Tots Play classes have gone from strength to strength; we now have classes throughout the East of Doncaster and are enormously proud to…
***Advertorial blog for Cast*** We were invited to go and see Whisker’s First Winter, a magical first theatre experience for children, created by the Odd Doll Theatre Company. I took…
Children’s Christmas and New Year TV 2019 Your essential guide to what’s on TV for kids this Christmas and New Year, split out by day, time and channel – set…
***Advertorial blog for Puddle Ducks Doncaster & South Humberside*** A Great gift idea for family members and friends! Did you know that you can buy Puddle Ducks gift vouchers? They…
Keep an eye on this area of the site ‘Places to See Santa’ which will be updated as soon as Santa releases the dates and venues for 2020! If you…
It is the time of year to spend quality time with the family, be festive, and generally enjoy the most wonderful time of the year… Head to Doncaster Racecourse for…
Choosing the “right” gift can be a minefield. I don’t want to waste money, I don’t want excessive plastic and most importantly, I want the recipient to genuinely love it….
Join us at the farm this Christmas where you can enjoy a set lunch in the tearooms with mince pies/cakes and hot or cold drink. Then take a trailer ride…
An amazing teacher makes all the difference at school. Say a very special “thank you” to your teacher at Christmas by sending them a free card with your personal message through the Thank…
There are lots of lovely opportunities to see a show with the family this Christmas in Doncaster! They’re all listed over on our Christmas listings page, but here are some…
Doncaster Lions will be driving Santa’s sleigh throughout the town again this November and December. They will be collecting to help them serve the local community. Due to weather and…
Glisten is a Shimmery, Shiny Show for babies aged 0-18 months and their grown ups. A perfect treat for your baby’s first Christmas! Come in, relax, find a space and…
***Advertorial blog for Brodsworth Hall*** Between the 5th and 22nd December 2019, the grounds of Brodsworth Hall will be bathed in spectacular lighting. Visitors will be able to follow and…
Countdown to Christmas 2019 Christmas launched with a bang in Doncaster with the Visit Doncaster Countdown to Christmas. This event kicked off the Christmas activities in Doncaster and there…
Young people aged 9+ are invited to join a free music club starting in November! The club, called Wednesday music club, invites curious young people to try something new and…
***Advertorial featured for Doncaster Dome*** Celebrate the release of the new Frozen film with Elsa on the rink! Elsa will make appearances on the ice during the 1.00pm -2.30pm session…
At Chellie’s creations we are passionate about bring affordable and accessible clothing for children and adults that are adapted to their health conditions and needs. So, we have been working…
Doncaster Stories is a brand new community-driven campaign to boost literacy levels in our town over the next ten years. My Mini Mumblers and I love reading and we love…
***Advertorial Feature for Doncaster Dome*** Exciting News! The Dome have introduced a family ticket for a family of four*…and a special offer for additional individual tickets at £20**. Take the…
Lakeside Village is reinforcing its commitment to accessible shopping by supporting a special awareness day on Tuesday 12 November. For the second year running, ‘Purple Tuesday’ will see the stores…
Wow! What a night we had…all of the photos and video will be online soon (still absolutely love this one taken of myself, Alex Cann from Trax FM and Fran…
A couple of weeks ago, we were lucky enough to have one of Kelly Shaw’s amazing Christmas Mini Photo Shoots! You might have seen our amazing photos from last year…
You might remember that Right Up Our Street bought the Museum of the Moon to Doncaster Minster last year. Over 16,000 people visited the Minster, including us to see it,…
Road safety is a great subject to engage children with. It’s a subject even the youngest children know something about because everyone uses roads and road danger impacts on everyone….
Baby Dinosaurs are hosting a Christmas Gift appeal – All Wrapped Up, which will run from 1st to 29th November 2019. Their first appeal in Christmas 2018 gave 539 children…
Pop some fizz, sparkle and boom into the kids’ Bonfire Night crafting with these ten easy and effective ideas! Chocolate Sparklers Dip the tip of a chocolate finger into hot…
If you’re looking for things to do over the next few weeks, we have 50 of them here in our October half term pages. So many spooktacular activities to keep the…
***Sponsored Blog by Boston Park Farm*** Head to Boston Park Farm this half term for Shriek Week and if you’re really daring, Shriek Nights! Shriek Week and Pumpkin Patch Open…
If you’re looking for something a little different this Halloween, Go Ape is set to host the ultimate trick or treat for daredevils, as they invite fearless families on a…
Advertorial feature for Stockeld Park We know it feels like the kids have only just gone back to school, but October Half Term is nearly here! If you’re trying to…
Happy Days Community Childcare are excited to announce the opening of their 24 place Preschool Day Nursery in their second premises at Coulman Bungalow, Thorne Doncaster, DN8 5BU Their Nursery…
Advertising Feature for Shipley College Free? Completely free? “What is the catch?” I hear you ask. Well, there isn’t one. Shipley College are offering you a two day course which…
A while ago I posted about Doncaster Council looking for a new Junior Civic Mayor . Alfie Turton, aged 9 from Woodfield Primary School answered the call and is in post!…
A huge thank you to all of the fabulous businesses and individuals who have donated a prize for our raffle! At the Doncaster Mumbler Awards 2019, on Friday 8th November…
A brand new trail is opening at Sherwood Pines this weekend! Lu-La, an alien from the new Shaun the Sheep movie Farmageddon has crash landed into Sherwood Pines and Shaun…
October 2019 You may have seen our round-up of ‘Where to Pick a Pumpkin near Doncaster’ blog. PYO Pumpkins is something we’d never actually done! We’ve carved them loads of…
***Sponsored Blog by Bloom Doncaster*** Hi my name is Rebecca Howlett, I run Bloom baby classes in the Doncaster area for babies between 6wks and 14months. Bloom classes are highly…
On World Mental Health Day it seems appropriate to give a shout out to a wonderful charity, Light, Doncaster and Rotherham, who raise awareness of and provide support for mums…
Bex, another Doncaster Mum, has made it through to the Regional Finals of the prestigious Open Mic UK music competition and will now be performing at the next stage hoping…
The Doncaster Mumbler Awards are getting closer! Next month, the very first Doncaster Mumbler Awards will take place at The Earl of Doncaster hotel. I asked Mumblers in the Doncaster…
***Sponsored blog by Flip Out Doncaster*** 20% OFF ALL Trampoline Party packages booked during October 2019! Flip Out kids parties are perfect for birthdays or an end of term…
It’s getting cold outside! I noticed a few things going on this weekend that were indoors and a couple of them FREE so here’s a quick round-up… The Point, home…
We saw the best of the best road cyclists depart from the new cycle track at The Dome last week, during the UCI Bike Race. Many people have been asking…
Frenchgate Shopping Centre is hosting a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween event with an array of haunting activities on offer for the whole family to enjoy. During the half term holidays, customers will…
Two Olympic athletes have become ambassadors for a Doncaster charity passionate about supporting young people to become more physically active. Active fusion, based at The Point on South Parade, help…
RLC Rockets brand new ‘An Introduction to Cheer’ is a 5 week course starting on 7th October 2019. Your child will learn the basics of cheerleading including stunt, tumble, dance…
***Sponsored Review by Play Avenue*** Play Avenue is a brand NEW safe and spacious indoor role play setting in Messingham, Scunthorpe, designed to fuel imaginations. Myself and the mini Mumblers…
I met up with lovely mum Nichola from Baby Bunnies recently. Nichola holds an annual Garden Party every year at Doncaster Deaf School (we’ve been for the past couple of…
***Sponsored Advertorial blog by Hill House School*** At Hill House School, we believe that the great outdoors is one of the most important classrooms for our Nursery and Early Years…
***Advertorial blog for Mess Around South Yorkshire*** Hello Everyone! I’m Alanna and I run Mess Around South Yorkshire and I’m really excited to be bringing my messy events to Doncaster…
Things might be a little different this year but there are lots of magical Christmas events happening within easy reach this year. See the full listings here
It’s still possible to visit Santa Claus this year at various locations. See the full list of ‘Places to See Santa’ here
If you have just dug out the letter, telling you that it is dress-up day at school for Roald Dahl Day, here are a few last minute costume ideas! …
Are you looking for the best things to do this halloween in Doncaster with the little ones? I’m compiling the halloween and October half term listings, which are live here….
I’m updating the listings for 2021, but it is sure to be a big night across Doncaster! If you know of a local bonfire or firework display and you’d like…
***Sponsored blog by Yorkshire 2019 *** The UCI Road World Championships are coming to Yorkshire from the 21st to the 29th September 2019, with two major races scheduled to…
There were so many businesses and individuals nominated in the Doncaster Mumbler Awards – although we had to have a shortlist for the final vote, I wanted to recognise each…
Many of you will know that the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is no longer available to children in Doncaster. This was a fantastic project and a cause close to my…
The NCT (National Childbirth Trust) Nearly New Sale will once again return to the Doncaster Deaf Trust on Saturday 7th September. Bag lots of bargains at this popular event. The…
The first of September is a special date in the Doncaster Mumbler Calendar…it’s the anniversary of launch day! A year ago I launched Doncaster Mumbler, a new hyper local parenting…
Last updated September 2019 This blog is currently being updated for 2020 I’ve been busy updating the listings in the weekly classes and playgroups area! Here’s a round-up of what’s…
Above and beyond new uniforms, pencil cases and back packs, is your child ready for the new school year in terms of their health? Immunisations I read an article recently…
Calling all Schools, Teachers & Home Ed Groups, the UCI World Championship comes to Doncaster Dome Cycling Hub on Friday 27th September and we are so proud to be hosting…
***This is an advertorial blog for Lakeside Village*** SORRY to be the ones to mention it kids, but six weeks fly by in a flash and we want to help…
***Advertorial blog for Puddle Ducks Doncaster*** Puddle Ducks lessons are heading to Kelford School in Rotherham! We are delighted to bring our fabulous baby and pre-school classes to this pool…
‘Look for a Book’ has taken off in various parts of the country and some local parents are giving in a go in Doncaster! It’s a great idea for getting…
The UCI World Championships (the world cup of bike racing!) is coming to Doncaster next month. Friends of Sandall Park are holiding a gala day in support of the Championships,…
Join us at the ‘100 THiNGS Before 11’ End of Summer event! There will be lots of FREE activities* and fun on offer, and the kids can tick off more…
At 26 years old, Jo Turner from Doncaster was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Married, with a daughter 18 months old, Jo was told after Chemotherapy, a mastectomy and…
We had an amazing day and night at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park recently. Living near to the Wildlife Park, it’s safe to say we have been a fair few times,…
If you’re looking for something a little different for a birthday party, Cirque (based on Silver Street, Doncaster town centre) have opened up the doors to their training salon, so…
**This is an advertorial blog for Lakeside Village** The school holidays are underway and, at Lakeside Village, the season’s entertainment is simply out of this world! The outlet shopping centre…
I hosted the Doncaster Big Latch On this year, along with Lisa from Baby Dinosaurs. Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), the event was a great opportunity for mums to…
Doncaster Mums and Dads can now access Light 1:1 support. Light offer a support group helping those affected by pre and/or post natal mental illness and their families. As well…
Quick tip from Sally at our sister site Harrogate Mumbler, who has just discovered this scheme! I thought it may be useful for others… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… I’ve just signed up for…
When the sun comes out, Splash Parks and places to paddle or swim outdoors are a great place to take the little ones to cool down. Some are free but…
***Advertorial blog for Water Babies*** Here in Doncaster you can take advantage of the award winning baby / toddler and preschool lessons provided by Water Babies. Teaching babies here for…
***Advertorial blog for Lakeside Village*** Get ready, our FREE Summer Nights Cinema is back! We know how much our customers enjoy coming along and enjoying a film with us. Here’s…
Here at Doncaster Mumbler we were excited to hear about Beau Bump, a brand new maternity and nursing boutique, that has just opened within the new wool market Doncaster. They…
Lots of people choose to have a private 3D or 4D Baby Scan, which provides life like images so that you can actually see what your baby looks like. There…
***Advertorial blog for Boston Park Farm*** It’s that time of year again! The Maize Maze at Boston Park Farm opens on 15th July and is open until 31st October. …
Visit Doncaster and Rotary Club of St George’s Dragon Boat Challenge will be held on Saturday 13th July 2019 on the lake at Lakeside, Doncaster. This will be the 10th…
***Advertorial blog for Puddle Ducks Doncaster*** The summer weather is here and as temperatures soar, you might be visiting a splashpark, paddling pool or swimming pool in the coming months…
The brand new Purple Vouchers book lands in August! Crammed full of exciting offers and vouchers, it’s the must-have handbag essential for Doncaster Mums. With summer holidays fast approaching, a…
Celebrating the very best of family friendly Doncaster, the Mumbler Awards will be held on Friday November 8th! With Mumbler, sharing is caring, so we are asking parents, carers, grandparents…
***This is an advertorial blog for Stadium Stars*** Stadium Stars Nursery, based at the Keepmoat Stadium, are inviting Doncaster parents to take advantage of a special one-off family photo…
Hooray! The Summer Reading Challenge is back and it officially launches on 13th July 2019. The Summer Reading Challenge combines FREE access to books, with fun, creative activities in the…
Although festivals might have once been something we did before kids – a boozy weekend of letting loose, dancing, actually choosing not to sleep – festivals up and down the…
Doncaster Council’s Partnerships and Engagement team and The Civic Mayor and Members Services are working together on an exciting project! They are looking for the next Junior Civic Mayor to…
Reviewed by our sister site Calderdale Mumbler I’ll admit it: when our friends told us to take the kids camping, I thought they were mad. Parenting three small children is…
On June 20th 2017, local mum Helen lost her teenage daughter Maisie to suicide. Helen has written a book called ‘The Knot’, which tells the stories of fictional characters in…
Voting now open – Vote now! Save the date for the very first Doncaster Mumbler Awards, which will be held on Friday November 8th at the fabulous Earl of Doncaster…
Head to Sir Nigel Gresley Square this weekend for The Great Get Together Big Picnic! Events are being held across the country between 21st and 23rd June in celebration of…
One of the main reasons that mums stop breastfeeding is that they are not prepared for the reality of the early days. Some mums find it easy, some mums find…
It’s Father’s day on Sunday 16th June and if you’re looking for inspiration, here are a few ideas! South Yorkshire Air Museum are hosting the 70th anniversary of the English…
Hot off the press! Lakeside Village is investing £50,000 into a new and improved children’s outdoor play area! The new ‘Cheeky Monkey’s’ play area is part of the next phase…
Who loves a farm? We all do! Last weekend we went to Uncle Henry’s and I noticed that they have their Open Farm event this weekend. Open Farm Sunday is…
**This is an advertorial blog for Doncaster Racecourse** Head to Doncaster Racecourse this Father’s Day, but look out for the T Rex! Our Family Fun Racedays prove very popular with…
*Advertising Feature for Go Racing in Yorkshire Let me start with this one crucial piece of information – KIDS GO FREE! So now I’ve got your attention I can tell…
Father’s day is approaching and we have an amazing giveaway for you, courtesy of Bawtry Paintball & Laser Fields. WIN Dad a book of VIP tickets, allowing him and 11…
A couple of weeks ago I met some of the people involved with Right Up Our Street, who are based at The Point on South Parade. Right Up Our Street…
We signed up for something wild everyday in June! During half term we were in the garden quite a bit and discovered all kinds of insects, bugs and beasts. Organised…
Learning to swim is an essential life skill; potentially life-saving, great fun and a wonderful way to keep fit but it is so much more than that too! Learning to…
We are nearly at the end of what seems to have been the shortest half term ever! Here is a quick round up of things to do during the May…
We have so many parks and playgrounds to enjoy in and around Doncaster. Here are are a few that we’d recommend and you can find the full list here in…
Puddle Ducks Doncaster have just finished their termly pyjama week, which tied in with International Learn to Swim Week. During pyjama week, they give all of their swimmers a session…
We have some brilliant party providers in Doncaster. I’ve discovered some new ones recently and thought I’d share them… Magic Faces – Face Painting There is no wonder this is…
A great family day out! Climb aboard Yorkshire’s Great Little Steam Trains for a scenic journey from Clayton West to Shelley, through the beautiful South Pennine Foothills. Built on the…
Apparently TUI‘s Doncaster store sells more holidays to Florida than any other store in the country! It’s not surprising therefore that they have now launched a new TUI Airways Dreamliner…
Doncaster’s biggest food festival is back in 2019 and we are helping to make it the most family friendly festival yet! **Scroll down to enter our competition to WIN VIP…
Playgroups of any kind are brilliant places to go to meet other parents, be part of a community and get out of the house. They’re good for the little ones…
Deaf students and pupils in Doncaster are saying a huge thank you to the businesses and organisations who have taken the time to learn basic signs this Deaf Awareness Week (May…
Who else was thrilled to hear the wonderful news that Meghan and Prince Harry have welcomed the arrival of a baby boy! Incase you weren’t aware, there are Mumbler sites…
Cannon Hall Farm is gearing up for a magical adventure under the sea as it prepares to host a Spring pantomime to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The first event will…
Puddle Ducks Doncaster have been nominated for a What’s On 4 Kids Award for the second Time! We have received a nomination for the Most Loved Baby Activity. To be…
The Tour de Yorkshire is the most famous road cycling race in the UK, bringing some of the biggest names in the sport to our county for an epic race, uphill and down…
Loyal customers and staff of Lakeside Village are being thanked for their fundraising efforts after helping to raise over £3,800 for a vital cancer charity, Team Verrico. A charity that…
We LOVE trails! We’ve been fans of geocaching for a while. It gets us outdoors, active and exploring! There are millions of geocaches hidden around the world and lots in…
A lot of the big UK retailers run baby and toddler events throughout the year, where you can make huge savings on things such as baby wipes, nappies or even…
Doncaster Things are everywhere, whether you enjoy Adventure Things, Outdoor Things or Learning Things, or maybe you prefer Nature Things, Create Things and History Things. Some little ones also love…
Did you know that there is a trail at Lakeside? We didn’t either, but I found out about it recently and we decided to give it a go! After googling…
Walks, picnic spots, Museums, trails and more…we have a lot of fun, free, family activities in and around Doncaster. Sandall Park We love Sandall Park. One of the largest parks…
The 51st Rainbows in Rossington are recruiting new members! They are offering places to 5-7 year olds. Children can attend Rainbows before moving on to Brownies. The group meets on…
The wonderful world of the Wizard of Oz is heading to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a stunning Easter event. A professional cast of performers will weave a magical spell…
**This is an advertorial blog for Stockeld Park “I’m bored!” If you’re a parent or you help to look after children during the school holidays, chances are this is a phrase…
This Easter, Teachers from Shaw Wood Academy have decided to complete the three highest peaks in Yorkshire in one day! Raising funds towards mental health services and pastoral care for…
Nothing says Spring, quite like newborm lambs, bunny or chick. We were snapped recently at the Lakeside Village ‘Hello Spring’ event stroking a gorgeous baby lamb, so we thought it…
If you’re heading off on holiday whilst school is out, here are a few tips from fellow Mumblers to keep the little one’s occupied on a long journey. Books, books…
Mother’s Day falls on 31st March this year, the same day that the clocks go forward! Even more reason to cram as much in to the day as possible! There…
It’s set to be a bit of a wet weekend and there has been lots of discussion on the Doncaster Mumbler Chat Group about where to go this wet weekend!…
Spring has almost sprung and to celebrate the new season, shoppers are being invited to a weekend of FREE activities and super savings at Lakeside Village on Saturday 23rd March…
*Sponsored guest blog by Luan Thornhill at Hays Travel Time is precious, especially when juggling things around the little ones. Researching and booking a holiday or short break can be…
We celebrated the big ‘5’ this month, a ‘big’ milestone for my ‘big’ (little) boy Jackson. He is currently loving his football and my Wednesday nights are now football nights…
The lovely Boggledybook Children’s Bookshop are offering ten lucky Mumblers the chance to WIN a World Book Day book! Ten winners can select one of the following titles! To take…
Hello Mumblers and welcome to Switch Lifestyles first ever guest Mumbler blog! We are Louise Prestwich and Lesley Hattersley and our business “Switch Lifestyles” is all about helping clients to…
March Academies at Kixx (formerly Mini Kicks) are now open across Doncaster! Kixx inspires your little ones to get active, make friends and have fun with a high energy, fun,…
Home to one of the oldest deaf schools in the UK, Doncaster is known to have one of the largest deaf communities outside of London. Following research by the National…
The We Support Our Mums scheme, a local initiative which encourages local businesses and community venues to show they are breastfeeding-friendly and reduce the stigma sometimes associated with breastfeeding. The…
Don’t be put off by the cold weather! Puddle Ducks Doncaster are here with some tips for swimming with your little one whilst it is still a bit chilly! Exercise…
I remember the Dome being built…eek! It’s now firmly well established as one of Doncaster’s top visitor attractions, as well as being one of the UK’s top 5 Sports and…
Safer Internet Day 2019 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 5th February. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved (my…
Following a successful year long ‘Back the Bid’ campaign, which I was pleased to support last year (Back the Bid RLWC 2021 Doncaster), it was announced this week that we…
The findings of a poll for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and BBC Radio Sheffield have revealed that 50% of women felt like they let their baby down when they…
Do you know how cervical cancer can be prevented? During cervical cancer week (21st January to 27th January 2019) Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust want as many people as possible to know…
From Friday 11 January 2019 at Sherwood Pines, you can head on an exciting forest journey with Zog and his friends! We visited Sherwood Pines (roughly a 40 minute drive…
I was asked recently if I could help parents who home educate, link up with other parents who home educate. After a bit of research I found various places offering…
