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
Priest House Hotel
Regus House
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
Priest House Hotel
Self-Catering
Taxi
Airport Cars
Circuit Cars
First Choice Taxis
Venue
Vet
Shops
John F Fell
Bags Of Choice
Eat At Donington
Manor Pharmacy
Gaysey Maisey
Places to Stay near Castle Donington
Morton Guest House (0.09 miles)
Morton House Hotel (0.09 miles)
Here at the Morton House Hotel, we are the ideal choice for realistically priced accommodation near the East Midlands Airport.Our guest house is located in Castle Donington, close to the ... More
Church 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 a tasteful, relaxing and stylish ... More | visit website
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 M1, A50 and A42.
The ... More | visit website
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 M42, and offers easy ... More | visit website
Priest House Hotel (1.65 miles)
At the hotel you have a choice of dining. ... More | visit website
Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport (1.70 miles)
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
Hilton East Midlands Airport (1.84 miles)
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