Anniversary season sees Lakeside Village and Club Doncaster team up once again
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is kicking off its 30th anniversary year by extending its longstanding partnership with Club Doncaster.The popular shopping destination, which first opened its doors in 1996, will continue its 100Club Bronze partnership at the Eco-Power Stadium throughout 2026 - strengthening a relationship that has become a staple of the Lakeside community over the decades.This comes at a time when Doncaster Rovers launch their new home kit, taking inspiration from the design that captured
Lakeside Village joins forces with Signum Facilities Management
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping has appointed Signum Facilities Management to deliver comprehensive facilities management services across the popular retail destination. The appointment sees two Doncaster-based organisations working together, underlining Lakeside Village’s continued investment in the local economy while ensuring the highest standards of facilities management for retailers, staff and visitors. Signum Facilities Management is responsible for a wide-ranging programme of planned and
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The ultimate Christmas toy hunt starts at Lakeside Village’s ToyTown
With Christmas just around the corner, parents are on the lookout for the perfect presents to make their children’s wishes come true. ToyTown at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is ready to help, offering a fantastic selection of toys, games, and gifts for every age and interest. From classic board games and cuddly plush toys to the latest must-have gadgets and creative playsets, ToyTown is the go-to place for festive shopping. Whether your child dreams of building with LEGO, discovering new family
Santa set to arrive at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping
Santa Claus and his woodland elves are set to arrive at Lakeside Village in Doncaster next week, for the first of a special series of evening grotto sessions taking place throughout December. The grotto experience, on the outlet shopping centre’s Village Green, will be open to welcome young visitors from 4-7pm on Thursday 4 December, Thursday 11 December and Thursday 18 December, coinciding with Lakeside’s festive late night shopping events. Entry donations are encouraged, with all money raised going
Lakeside Village hosts Purple Tuesday 2025
Purple Tuesday - an annual day marked by the global disability community – has been celebrated at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this week. A social movement, Purple Tuesday was launched in 2018 and works to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families 365 days a year, with organisations who sign up to Purple Tuesday committing to improving accessibility and practices. The outlet shopping centre hosted a number of initiatives on the day, including making its Sensory Cave
Pet owners Paws for Fun at Lakeside Village
Customers at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping have donated more than £700 to a local dog charity after being invited to bring their four-legged friends to the centre for a special Paws for Fun Day. The charity day saw free pet photography, stalls and a fun dog show. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village said: “We are thrilled that our customers were so generous with their donations, and we know how much they enjoyed the day with so many pet photos taken and the dog show which was
Get prepared for 2026 as Calendar Club returns to Lakeside Village this Christmas!
A popular pop-up store dedicated entirely to helping you keep your plans on track in the new year has returned to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping just in time for Christmas. Calendar Club is a regular festive addition to Lakeside Village in Doncaster, with its pop-up shop offering a fantastic selection of gifts in the run-up to Christmas. The store is home to more than 6,000 products to choose from, including 2026 calendars, diaries, and planners, along with a range of stationery and books. And,
Final Artisan and Craft Fayres of the year at Lakeside Village
The Artisan and Craft Fayre returns to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping Centre for its final dates of the year, including two special festive events as the Christmas buzz starts to build. The next Fayre at Doncaster’s Lakeside Village takes place on Saturday, November 1, with two special Festive Fayres on Saturday, December 6, and Saturday, December 13. Each Fayre sees local independent businesses and artisans take their place alongside Lakeside Village’s famous name stores, with the Fayre open
Paws for fun at Lakeside Village
Customers to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping are being invited to bring their four-legged friends along for a special Paws for Fun Day this September. The charity day, which will run from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 27 September, will see free pet photography, stalls and a fun dog show. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village said: “We know how much our customers love their dogs. The centre is a dog friendly place to visit, and we have so many regular furry pals! “Our Paws for
Summer Cinema set to return to Lakeside Village for 2025
A popular free outdoor cinema experience is set to return to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this summer. The open-air cinema screenings will take place on two Sundays in August with one film shown in the morning and another later that afternoon. Finding Nemo will be the first film to air at 11am on Sunday 3 August, followed by Finding Dory later that day at 1.30pm. Sunday 24 August will see Shark Tail on the big screen at 11am, followed by Luca at 1.30pm. Lyndsey Parry, centre manager at
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Artisan craft fayre set to take place at Lakeside Village this weekend
The popular Artisan & Craft Fayre at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is returning this weekend (Saturday 5 July). The event, which takes place on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year, with two dates during December, sees local independent businesses and artisans take their place alongside Lakeside Village’s famous name stores. Visitors can expect a variety of stalls offering independent creations and treats, such as Jasmine’s Jamaican Rum cake, gyros from Yamas and Rampe, a new
Children’s hospice gets new fundraising rides on the road
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has got a new fundraising initiative on the road, with the installation of a ride-on car for young visitors to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster. The charity has put its first-ever children’s ride, a Bluebell Wood themed car, at the centre, in the Guest Services area, where children can enjoy a ride on the vehicle for £1.50, with 50 percent of the charge donated straight to the hospice. The car is the first in a planned roll-out of children’s rides
Shopping centre team get busy to support Great British Spring Clean!
The management team at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster has joined forces with an annual Keep Britain Tidy campaign to do their bit for the local area. The team took to the streets to collect litter locally as part of The Great British Spring Clean and Great Big School Clean 2025 which takes place from 21 March to 6 April and encourages anyone to pledge to pick up a bag of litter – or more. In total The Lakeside Village Litter Pick collected a total of five full bags of rubbish. The
Award winning greengrocers have set up stall at Lakeside Village
Local greengrocers, K.D.Davis & Sons have set up a weekly stall at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables to customers every Saturday. The new partnership will see the K.D.Davis & Sons team onsite at Lakeside Village between 9am and 6pm every Saturday. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager said: “We are extremely pleased to be announcing this new partnership with K.D.Davis & Sons. This means that shoppers to Lakeside Village can now stock up on their fresh fruit and
Club Doncaster scores partnership renewal with Lakeside Village Outlet
Club Doncaster and Lakeside Village are set for another year of successful collaboration, following Lakeside’s renewal of their bronze partnership with the 100Club. Club Doncaster’s 100Club is a partnership programme that aims to connect businesses through the power and love of sport. Through Doncaster Rovers FC, Doncaster Rovers Belles LFC, Doncaster Rugby League FC and the Club Doncaster Foundation, the 100Club at Club Doncaster works with local, regional, national and global businesses to pursue their
Star Wars fans set for a treat at Lakeside Village this Christmas
A Stormtrooper garrison are heading to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping, in Doncaster, this December. The special visit by the squad on December 7 and 8 is part of a fundraising weekend at the centre for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village said: “We are looking forward to welcoming the Star Wars Stormtroopers to the centre and we know how much our customers enjoy it when they visit. They provide some great photo opportunities and we’re lucky to
Shopping centre team clean up local area
The management team at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping have once again been doing their bit to tidy up the local area. The team took to the streets to collect litter in the local area and in total The Lakeside Litter Pick collected a total of five full bags of rubbish Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We are always amazed how much litter there is to collect. It is truly unbelievable that each and every time we do this, we are collecting bags and bags of
Spread kindness this Christmas: Mission Christmas drop off returns to Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster is once again proud to be a Mission Christmas drop-off location, helping to bring the joy of Christmas to children in need across the region. The drop-off point is part of the nationwide Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign, which ensures that every child, from 0-18, wakes up to a gift on Christmas morning. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts can be made at the Guest Services lobby at Lakeside Village from November 18, the official launch of this
Winter Artisan and Craft Fayre returns to Lakeside Village
Shoppers are being invited to get an early start with their Christmas presents this year as Doncaster’s popular Artisan and Craft Fayre is set to return to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping next weekend (Saturday, November 2). With stalls packed with potential Christmas gifts, the much-loved event will feature handmade goods and delicious treats. With products from local makers, bakers, and creators, offering artisan cheeses, chutneys, and crackers as well as handcrafted jewellery and wooden
Get ready as Rhino Week charges into Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is inviting visitors to take a walk on the wild side during Rhino Week, the latest exciting instalment of their summer Wildlife Discovery activities in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Throughout the school holidays, animal-themed activities will take place at the centre, and next week, Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 11, is Rhino Week. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: "We're thrilled to continue our Wildlife Discovery
Enjoy a super summer of magical movies at Lakeside Village
Visitors to Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping can enjoy a series of free summer cinema, with an awesome animal theme, every Thursday in August. As part of Lakeside Village’s Wildlife Discovery partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the retail outlet will show five animal themed films. The movie magic kicks off on 1 August with Khumba. This feelgood film focuses on a young zebra who only has half of his stripes. Voiced by celebrities including Jake T. Austin, Steve Buscemi, Loretta Devine and
Take a walk on the wild side as new partnership roars into Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping has teamed up with Yorkshire Wildlife Park to bring a series of animal themed activities to the centre throughout the summer. Wildlife Discovery at Lakeside Village will see activities taking place through the school holidays with crafts, workshops and story time focusing on a different animal theme each week. Abby Chandler, deputy centre manager, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Yorkshire Wildlife Park in 2024. As part of our partnership, we’ve installed an
Sights and Sounds of Christmas Arrive at Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping is gearing up for its first Christmas-inspired Artisan and Craft Fayre of the season. The festive fayre will be arriving at Lakeside Village in Doncaster on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December featuring more than 30 gift, craft and food stalls selling everything from handmade wreaths to scented candles, cupcakes, jewellery and more. Visitors will also be able to shop along to the soothing sounds of Victorian Carols singers who will be on site bringing a real festive
Skechers Set To Open This October at Lakeside Village
Renowned footwear brand, Skechers, is set to open at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster this week (October 6) The store, which is in Units 9 – 10 between Weird Fish and Radley London, takes Lakeside Village to full capacity, with all units now occupied. Its arrival follows coastal-inspired fashion brand Crew Clothing’s move into the centre in August, and Radley London’s arrival earlier this year. Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company, offer the best selection of footwear and
Crew Clothing Sails Into Lakeside Village
British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has opened an outlet store at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping. The company, which offers "classic style with a coastal twist" for women, men & children, has taken residence in Unit 20 between Etto Caffe and Baytree Interiors. Crew’s arrival at the centre follows Radley London’s recent move into Lakeside Village. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “Crew Clothing is a fantastic addition to Lakeside Village. The brand is well known for its great
Super Mario Movie Bounces Into Lakeside Village for Next Summer Cinema Screening
Box office hit ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is set to be aired at Lakeside Village’s outdoor Summer Cinema this week. The animated adventure film, which follows Mario and Luigi’s journey through the Mushroom Kingdom, will be screened twice at Lakeside Village on Thursday 10th August, with showings taking place at both 11am and 3pm. Lakeside Village’s annual outdoor Summer Cinema is a firm favourite with families across the region, with popular films screened weekly every Thursday for free throughout
Lakeside Village To Host Yorkshire’s Strongest Man Event
The county’s strongest men are gearing up to compete in a special contest at Doncaster’s Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this summer, in a bid to be crowned Yorkshire’s Strongest Man. The powerful performers will show off amazing demonstrations of strength by deadlifting cars, lifting logs and shifting giant stones at the one-off special event from 10am on Saturday, July 22 on the lawned area in front of M&S Outlet. To win the title of Yorkshire’s Strongest Man 2023, competitors will have to
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Lakeside Village’s Artisan & Craft Fayre Returns This Weekend
The first Artisan & Craft Fayre of 2023 is set to take place at Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping this weekend, marking the popular event’s return. Hosted on the first Saturday of every month, the fayre brings a range of different, independent stalls to the centre, selling everything from cupcakes and chutneys to cheese, scented candles and handmade wooden toys. Di Mellis, centre manager at Lakeside Village, said: “This weekend, we’ll be welcoming back our Artisan & Craft Fayre traders for the first
Record Start to the Year for Lakeside Village
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster has reported its best ever January, with sales up by more than 19 percent across the centre, year-on-year. Footfall was also up 1.3% at the site, which reached full occupancy at the end of 2022 following the addition of Benson’s for Beds Outlet, Charnwood Entertainments, and Calendar Club. January saw particular sales spikes at Baggage Factory, Skopes Menswear and Bonmarche – with all three seeing a big double-digit increase year-on-year. Di Mellis, Centre
Lakeside Village Makes Donation to Local Mental Health Charity
Visitors to see Santa at Lakeside Village in 2022 helped raise a whopping £4,918 for local mental health charity, Doncaster Mind. The donations from the Santa visits were added to money raised throughout the year for the charity as Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet’s charity of the year. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We are thrilled to be rounding off our year of support for Doncaster Mind with this donation. “Throughout the year we’ve had collecting tins in stores and
Victoria Cross Trust To Mark Armistice Day at Lakeside Village
The Victoria Cross Trust (VCT) is marking Armistice Day at Lakeside Village for the first time. VCT will lay wreaths at the start of a newly installed walk at the shopping centre, featuring plaques to commemorate the seven Doncaster Victoria Cross recipients. The Last Post will be performed by a bugler and will be followed by a one-minute silence at the centre. Di Mellis, centre manager said: “The Victoria Cross Trust wanted to commemorate Doncaster’s Victoria Cross recipients and we are very
Lakeside Village Celebrates Reaching Full Occupancy Levels
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping in Doncaster has reached full occupancy, filling all 48 of its units and bucking the national trend. This was after Bensons for Beds opened a 6,200 square foot store at the centre on White Rose Way. The announcement also follows the opening of new seasonal gift store, Charnwood Entertainment, at Lakeside Village, as well as the return of Calendar Club. Di Mellis, Centre Manager at Lakeside Village, said: “We’re over the moon to have reached full occupancy – especially at
Lakeside Village Marks Purple Tuesday
Lakeside Village Outlet Shopping will join the global celebrations for Purple Tuesday (November 1) by making a commitment to improve accessibility at the centre further, with new drop kerbs and additional tactile paving slabs. The management team at the Doncaster based outlet have reinforced their commitment to accessible shopping by supporting the special awareness day. Purple Tuesday will see Lakeside Village join in with retailers across the country to introduce new measures and promote
