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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
Melbourne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Aston-on-Trent, 35km from Dovedale.
Melbourne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,404, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Melbourne 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 Melbourne to your route.
Melbourne Castle was a medieval castle in Melbourne, Derbyshire. It was built on the site of an earlier royal manor house that had provided accommodation for noblemen hunting in a nearby royal park in the reign of King John. Construction of the castle was started in 1311 by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster, and continuedRead more
until 1322, shortly before his execution, but the work was never fully completed.
From the early 14th century, Melbourne Castle was mainly in the possession of the Earls and Dukes of Lancaster or the crown. Improvements and repairs were made, particularly by John of Gaunt, and the building was in generally good condition throughout the fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. John I, Duke of Bourbon, was kept at Melbourne for 19 years after his capture at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, and the castle was considered as a possible prison for Mary, Queen of Scots, although events led to her incarceration at Tutbury Castle.
The castle was in decline by the end of the reign of Elizabeth I. Although the stonework was sound, minimal maintenance had led to significant deterioration of other parts of the structure. The manor was purchased in 1604 by Henry Hastings, 5th Earl of Huntingdon, who had his own castle in nearby Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The Melbourne property was then demolished and used as a source for building materials. All that remains of Melbourne Castle today is a section of wall about 15 m (49 ft) long and 4 m (13 ft) high and some foundations; nothing is known of the internal layout of the former building. The ruins are grade II listed and the site is a scheduled monument. There is no public access to the castle remains.
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Melbourne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.8219 latitude, -1.4252 longitude.
Melbourne has a population of approximately 4,404 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.
3 km · about 5 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.
26 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.
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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
36 km · about 40 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
46 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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