East Midlands airport Local Attractions

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Donington Grand Prix Collection

Located next to East Midlands Airport is the fantastic Donington Park Grand Prix Collection. Housed in a large building next to the famous Grand Prix circuit the collection boasts over 130 Grand Prix cars from the dawn of Grand Prix racing. Fist opened in 1973 the Donington Grand Prix Collection comprises of five halls containing this tribute to one of the most exciting and dangerous sports in the world. View up close cars that legends such as Fangio, Senna and Mansell drove to victory time and time again, and see the development of the cars over the last 50 years.

If you know little of Grand Prix racing then a guided tour is also available by contacting the museum prior to arrival, see the website for details.

Donington Grand Prix Collection,
Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit,
Castle Donington,
Derby,
DE74 2RP

Tel: 01332 811 027
Fax: 01332 812 829
email: garry.rankin@donington-park.co.uk

Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 - 7 days per week (last admissions at 16:00)

City of Caves - Nottingham

Visit this exciting attraction and explore a world hidden in the caves under Nottingham City. These original Anglo-Saxon tunnels have been modified and utilised by local people for centuries when it was necessary to escape from the world above. This is not the only attraction at this exciting venue, how about visiting the Enchanted Well, all you have to do is throw in a coin and make a wish, who knows it may come true!

The Medievil Tannery is the only example of its kind in the country and dates back to 1250AD. The process of making armoury and clothing was very profitable and here you experience the sights and smells and truly experience what it was like to work in these conditions.

The Slums of Drury Hill is another attraction that will transport you back in time. In Medievil Nottingham Drury Hill was a wealthy and prosperous environment, however by the 19th century the area has degenerated into a slum. This exhibition shows a basement where entire families used to live together creating terrible problems with illness and hygiene, you now can see first hand what this must have been like.

A trip forward in time now takes you to the second world war when the caves played an integral part in helping Nottinghams residents escape the might of the Luftwaffe. In 1941, 86 of these caves were opened for use as air raid shelters and their sandstone walls made an ideal source to fulfill the nations need for sand for sandbags.

If you want to experience the history of Nottingham then look no further - the City of Caves is just what you are looking for.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday 11.30am to 4.30pm.
Sat / Sun 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Last admission 30 mins prior to closing time.

Admission Prices:
Adults £5.50
Children £4.25
Concessions £4.25
Family £16.50

email: info@cityofcaves.com