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Donington le Heath

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Donington le Heath

Donington le Heath is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bagworth, 12km from Mallory Park.

Donington le Heath is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,001, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Donington le Heath 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 Donington le Heath to your route.

About Donington le Heath

Donington le Heath is a village on the River Sence just over 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the centre of Coalville in North West Leicestershire. Donington is contiguous with the village of Hugglescote immediately to the east. The population of the village is included in the civil parish of Hugglescote and Donington le

Read more Heath. Donington le Heath and Hugglescote and were part of the parish of Ibstock until 1878, when they were formed into a separate civil parish. In 1936 the parish was absorbed by the then urban district of Coalville. The civil parish of Hugglescote and Donington le Heath was reinstated by an order made in May 2010, and the new parish council held its first meeting in May 2011.

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Donington le Heath offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Donington le Heath located?

Donington le Heath is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7079 latitude, -1.3784 longitude.

What is the population of Donington le Heath?

Donington le Heath has a population of approximately 5,001 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,001
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.7079, -1.3784

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Donington le Heath

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Mallory Park

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.

12 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Donington Grand Prix Collection

World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.

14 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

JLR Classic Works

Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

National Motorcycle Museum

The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Great British Car Journey

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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Land Rover Experience Solihull

Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Donington le Heath

  • 73 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 73 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 76 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 77 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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