Days out around Castle Donington

There's lot of things to do 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

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 - 01530 454601 - 13 mile cycle trail from Derby - Worthington, part of the National Cycle Network - 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.

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