It has a swimming complex, bars, a sports arena that is also used as an event venue and the United Kingdom's first ever split level ice skating rink.

The Dome as a concept was first conceived in 1985, by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council under the Standardised Approach to Sports Halls (SASH) programme.

[2][3] The aim of the project was to inject capital and confidence into the community of Doncaster.

The building was officially opened by Diana, Princess of Wales on 26 November 1989.

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