Days Out in the East Midlands
Choose Your Day Out in East Midlands
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Map of the East Midlands
Rockingham Castle
Harborough Museum
Whatton House & Gardens
Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace
International Bomber Command Centre
Newarke Houses Museum & Gardens
Stoneywell (National Trust)
Pickford’s House (Derby Museums)
Air X at Harborough Leisure Centre
Harborough Leisure Centre – Atlantis Pool Inflatable
Lutterworth Leisure Centre – Atlantis Pool Inflatable
Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre – Soft Play
Parklands Leisure Centre – Soft Play
Melton Sports Village – Soft Play
Hardwick Old Hall and Hardwick Hall
Jump Inc by AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Lincoln
Southwell Minster
Moulton Leisure Centre
Go Ape Salcey Forest
Go Ape Buxton
Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Sherwood Forest Art And Craft Centre
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Papplewick Pumping Station
Information about East Midlands
The East Midlands is a region in England consisting of most of the eastern area of the Midlands. It encompasses the combined area of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and most of Lincolnshire. For things to do the Lincolnshire coast provides seaside entertainment for many people in the East. Rutland Water is popular for sailing, fishing and bird-watching, and the Peak District is very popular with hikers and cyclist alike, with many excellent hills to climb. The Peak District National Park is thought to be the second most visited National Park in the world, with over 22 million visitors per year on average.
The region has an area of 15,627 km2 (6,034 sq mi), and was home to over 4.5 million people in 2011. There are four principal urban centres, Derby, Leicester, Northampton and Nottingham; and a number of other centres including Boston, Chesterfield, Corby, Grantham, Hinckley, Kettering, Lincoln, Loughborough, Mansfield, and Wellingborough. The region’s relative proximity to London and its connectivity on the national motorway and trunk road networks help the East Midlands thrive as an economic hub. The region’s principal airport is East Midlands Airport located approximately 20km (12.5 miles) from Ashby, Derby, Ilkeston, Loughborough and Nottingham.
There are lots of things to do in East Midlands and the region caters to a variety of interests. Whether exploring the diverse galleries and theatres, indulging in culinary delights, or immersing oneself in outdoor adventures, the East Midlands offers a myriad of experiences. The historic market towns, such as Melton Mowbray and Newark-on-Trent, add a touch of traditional charm, inviting visitors to stroll through cobbled streets and savour local specialties.
