Doncaster’s new £250,000 ABC cinema, part of the Golden Acres development near the town centre, was opened on May 18, 1967placeholder image
Doncaster’s new £250,000 ABC cinema, part of the Golden Acres development near the town centre, was opened on May 18, 1967

Looking back at some of Doncaster’s long lost theatres and cinemas

By Jane Salt
Published 18th Apr 2023, 13:51 BST

This week we are looking back at some of Doncaster’s long lost theatres and cinemas.

A search of our archives brings you these fascinating pictures of cinemas and theatres from the past.

Demolition begins on the Majestic Cinema, Hall Gate, Doncaster

9. Majestic

Demolition begins on the Majestic Cinema, Hall Gate, Doncaster Photo: Submitted

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The Grand Theatre, Doncaster, pictured after a bomb blast in WWII

10. WWII

The Grand Theatre, Doncaster, pictured after a bomb blast in WWII Photo: Submitted

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A view of the interior of the Regal cinem, Doncaster

11. Regal

A view of the interior of the Regal cinem, Doncaster Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The now demolished Picture Hall, Conisbrough

12. Conisbrough

The now demolished Picture Hall, Conisbrough Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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