Steampunk fans set to descend on Doncaster for annual Victorian spectacular

Steampunk fans are set to dress up in all their finery next month as Doncaster plays host to a colourful cavalcade of characters.
By Darren Burke
Published 24th Apr 2024, 15:04 BST
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The Doncaster Steampunk Spectacular will take place in the city centre on May 11.

The all-day event will feature points of interest and activities taking place throughout the city centre including the Mansion House, Sir Nigel Gresley Square and the Frenchgate precinct and Clock Corner.

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The day of steampunk extravagance and splendour for everyone to enjoy will include entertainment and activities including musical act Old Time Sailors, Day of the Dead Morris Dancing from Green Oak Morris Men, Steampunk Dance Group Umbrella Academy, a steampunk and vintage traders fayre and a group promenade.

Doncaster Steampunk Festival is returning for 2024.Doncaster Steampunk Festival is returning for 2024.
Doncaster Steampunk Festival is returning for 2024.

There will also be exhibitons and “tea duelling.”

And if that wasn’t enough, there will also be a hot air balloon tethered in Sir Nigel Gresley Square to promote the Doncaster Balloon Festival, coming later this year.

Full Balloon Festival details are available HERE

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