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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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Shepshed is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hathern, 46km from Dovedale.
Shepshed is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,505, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Shepshed 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 Shepshed to your route.
Shepshed (often known until 1888 as Sheepshed, also Sheepshead – a name derived from the village being heavily involved in the wool industry) is a market town and civil parish in the Charnwood Borough of Leicestershire, England with a population of 14,875 at the 2021 census. It is the second largest settlement in theRead more
borough, after Loughborough.
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Shepshed is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7657 latitude, -1.2902 longitude.
Shepshed has a population of approximately 13,505 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.
9 km · about 15 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.
19 km · about 20 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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