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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.
3 km · about 5 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Castle Donington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Aston-on-Trent, 37km from Dovedale.
Castle Donington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,416, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington to your route.
Castle Donington is a market village and civil parish in Leicestershire, England, on the edge of the National Forest and close to East Midlands Airport.
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Castle Donington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.8429 latitude, -1.3419 longitude.
Castle Donington has a population of approximately 6,416 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
3 km · about 5 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.
26 km · about 30 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
34 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Vast natural cavern with a 10m symmetrical arched mouth gaping from a limestone crag 80m above the Manifold Valley. The scramble up is short and the view through the arch is one of the Peak District's best.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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