Annual Santa sleigh fundraiser announces 2026 Christmas dates around Doncaster
The sleigh is returning for an eighth year in a row this Christmas .
Thorne Lions Club have announced their 2026 dates for the beloved Santa sleigh which travels around Doncaster from November to December.
Christmas may seem ages away but the iconic Santa sleigh will soon begin its tour of the city.
This will be the eighth year that Thorne Lions Club have been raising funds for the Children’s Toy Appeal.
Barry Goforph, Trustee at the club told us: “We depend on community support, we are all volunteers.
“The money raised goes towards young disadvantaged people in our community.
“We do what we can to bring joy during the festive season.”
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If you want to donate a toy to the appeal the following drop off points will be open from October 22.
McDonald’s. Quora Retail Park. Springwell Car Care, Balby. Doncaster Mencap, Thorne Road. Moorends Miners Welfare. Thorne Library, Vermuyden Centre. Thorne and Moorends Community Radio, Bridge Street. Rossington Auto Centre, Rossington. Hatfield Library. Lidl, Darley Road. Thorntons, Finkle Street.
Toys must be new and unopened.
“Help us bring a little Christmas magic to children and young people in Doncaster,” Barry said.
“Many local families are facing difficult times - if you can, please donate a new toy or gift and help make their Christmas brighter.”
The schedule for the Santa sleigh 2026 is as follows.
November 27 - Thorne Lights Switch On. 4pm - 8pm.
November 30 - Moorends. 6pm -8pm.
December 1 - Sykehouse, Fishlake, Station Road. 5pm - 8pm.
December 2 - Thorne South. 6pm to 8pm.
December 3 - Dunsville. 6pm to 8pm
December 4 - Thorne North. 6pm to 8pm.
December 5 - Edenthorpe. 4pm to 8pm.
December 7 - Hatfield New Estate. 6pm to 8pm.
December 8 - Stainforth. 6pm to 8pm.
December 10 - Thorne Kirton Lane. 6pm to 8pm.
December 11 - Kirk Sandall. 6pm to 8pm.
December 12 - Hayfield. 4pm to 8pm.
December 14 - All Broadway. 6pm to 8pm.
December 17 - Finningley, Blaxton. 6pm to 8pm.
December 18 - Barnby Dunn. 6pm to 8pm.
December 19 - Auckley, Lindholme, Hatfield Woodhouse. 4pm to 8pm.
December 22 - Edenthorpe. 6pm to 8pm.
December 23 - Branton. 6pm to 8pm.
The sleigh will also attend a few local Christmas light events and markets.