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Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
17 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Burton on the Wolds is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Barrow upon Soar, 53km from Dovedale.
Burton on the Wolds is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,218, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Burton on the Wolds sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Burton on the Wolds to your route.
Burton on the Wolds is a village in Leicestershire, England, situated on the B676 road 3 miles (4.8 km) west of the A46 and about the same distance to the east of Loughborough, close to the county border with Nottinghamshire. In the 2011 census, the population was measured at 1,218. The Parish Council of Burton onRead more
the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold serves the village and its two neighbouring hamlets. The local borough council is Charnwood.
The village's name means 'farm/settlement with a fortification'.
The village is listed in the Domesday Book, showing it comprised 15 households in the year 1086. In the Middle Ages Burton was the property of Garendon Abbey.
After World War II, a Polish camp was set up in the village, due to its proximity to RAF Wymeswold, which opened in 1942 and closed in 1957. It now hosts an industrial complex containing Jump Giants Loughborough.
Burton has its own primary school, pub and shop (in the garage).
The Lion's Head water fountain was probably built in the mid 19th century.
Prestwold Hall, which was built in the 18th century, is within the parish of Prestwold, but part of the grounds falls within the Burton on the Wolds parish.
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Burton on the Wolds is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7857 latitude, -1.1299 longitude.
Burton on the Wolds has a population of approximately 1,218 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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museum
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
17 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
25 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
39 km · about 45 min drive
racetrack
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
47 km · about 55 min drive
museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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