Castle Donington is a small town on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border atop a hill above the Trent river. It features a blend of old and new with modern shops alongside stately Georgian houses and earlier timber framed dwellings. Donington Castle was begun in 1135, and demolished in 1595. Several private houses on the site now incorporate fragments of the castle. Some of the castle’s stone was used in the building of the first Donington Hall. The present Hall was built in 1793, becoming the home of the Hastings family until 1895. In Donington Park, the Grand Prix race track was developed between the wars and the glory of its early days is experienced in its museum, home to the largest collection of Grand Prix cars in the world. The Medieval Deer Park has been designated a Sight of Special Scientific Interest. The parish church of St. Edward King and Martyr can be traced to the early 1200’s. Dominating the skyline for miles around are its magnificent tower and spire. In a charming 17th Century farmhouse in the town centre called the Stone House, is the Castle Donington museum. The famous Donington rock music festival is held each year in Donington Park.
Attraction
Budget
Express by Holiday Inn - East Midlands Airport *book online*
Premier Inn East Midlands Airport *book online*
Camping
Kings Mill Camping & Caravan Park
Conference Centre
Dentist
Ms Kamaldeep Sadhra
S S Attwall
Doctor
Farmers Market
Castle Donington Farmers' Market.
Market
Castle Donington Sunday Market
Donington Park Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Donington Manor Hotel
Nags Head
Taxi
Airport Cars
Circuit Cars
First Choice Taxis
Venue
Vet
Shops
Eat At Donington
Manor Pharmacy
Gaysey Maisey
Places to Stay near Castle Donington
Morton Guest House (0.09 miles)
The Tudor Hotel (0.09 miles)
The Tudor Hotel is a friendly family run business. Mick and Carole are the proud owners of the Tudor Hotel and Restaurant, and justifably so, with Mick's 30 years experience in the Restaurant trade, Carole's ... More | visit websiteChurch View Hotel (0.23 miles)
Welcome to The Church View Hotel a privately family run hotel situated in the historic village of Castle Donington. We provide a very high standard of accommodation and service in ... More
Dbs Apartments (0.24 miles)
Fully equipped for all ... More | visit website
Donington Manor Hotel (0.46 miles)
Ideal for events at Donington Park and East Midlands Airport Park & Fly, this boutique hotel is in the village of Castle Donington, less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the ... More
Thistle East Midlands Airport (1.49 miles)
Situated at the entrance to East Midlands Airport, this AA 4-star hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere in comfortable and warm surroundings. The hotel is within one mile of the M1 (J23A) and ... More
Priest House Hotel (1.65 miles)
At the hotel you have a choice of dining. ... More | visit website
Express by Holiday Inn - East Midlands Airport (1.70 miles)
This contemporary hotel is located just minutes from the East Midlands Airport terminal building and is a popular choice for Alton Towers. Now with air conditioning in every guestroom and newly refurbished ... More
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport (1.75 miles)
Stylish rooms and a first-class conference centre are offered alongside extensive dining options and excellent leisure ... More | visit website
Travelodge Nottingham EM Airport Donington Park M1 (2.01 miles)
The Travelodge Nottingham East Midlands Airport Donington Park M1 hotel is clean, comfortable and conveniently located just 5 minutes from the main airport terminal. Sat just off the motorway and offering onsite parking, the Travelodge ... More | visit website
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