Castle Donington

Local Attractions

There are a wide range of places to visit in & around Castle Donington - for further information about those places suggested below and others, visit the source of this information - the North West Leicestershire District Council page at www.nwleics.gov.uk

***Local company Roberts Coaches offer short breaks around the country - click here for more information.***

Ashby de la Zouch Castle - South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BR - 01530 411767 - www.englishheritage.org.uk

Originally a Norman Manor House, it was converted into a self-contained fortress by Lord Hastings in the 15th Century. It is now in the care of English Heritage.

Ashby Canal - 01530 273956

One & a quarter miles of restored canal - boat trips available.

Breedon Priory Church - 01332 864845

Stands on the summit of a 55 metre limestone knoll once the site of an Iron Age Fort and Saxon Priory. Contains unique 8th Century Saxon carvings.

Cloud Trail (Worthington) - 01530 454601

13 mile cycle trail from Derby to Worthington is part of the National Cycle Network and is also suitable for horse riding and walking.

Donington Grand Prix Collection

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP - 01332 811027 - www.doningtoncollection.com

More Grand Prix cars under one roof than anywhere else in the world.

Heather Pick Your Own Fruit Farm - Cattows Farm, Swepstone Road, Heather, Coalville, LE67 2RF - 01530 260287

Offering strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, red currants, broad beans and new potatoes for the self-pick enthusiast.

Kegworth Museum - 52 High Street, Kegworth, DE74 2DA - 01509 672886

Displays include: Victorian parlour, saddlers, local school, knitting industry, Royal British Legion war memorabilia. Also some Roman finds in North West Leicestershire and a Victorian Garden.

Staunton Harold Reservoir - Calke Road, Melbourne - 01332 865081

209 acre reservoir operated by Severn Trent Water. Visitors are welcome and footpaths provide a link with the nearby Calke Abbey Park. There is a visitor centre, two nature reserves, coarse fishing and the Staunton Harold Sailing Club.

Calke Abbey - Ticknall, Nr Melbourne, DE73 1LE - 01332 863822 - www.nationaltrust.org.uk

A Baroque mansion built in 1701-3, set in 750 acres of beautiful parkland.

Elvaston Castle Country Park  - Borrowash Road, Derby, DE72 3EP - www.elvastoncastle.org.uk

Set four miles south-east of the city of Derby is Elvaston Castle Country Park, a picturesque site featuring over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens.