Nottingham East Midlands Airport is surrounded by the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Nottinghamshire is situated in the heart of England and known worldwide as the home of the legendary Robin Hood. It is a county full of contrast. From the cosmopolitan city of Nottingham where lively nightlife and great shopping can be found to the quieter market towns surrounded by the rolling fields of the rural countryside.

Visitor Attractions:

Sherwood Forest & Visitor Centre – Explore the trails of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.

Caves of Nottingham – Experience a glimpse into Nottingham’s past.

Museum of Nottingham Lace – Discover the story behind this delicate fabric.

Galleries of Justice – Tour through two and a half centuries of crime, punishment and law.

Sheriffs Lodge – Invitation to a medieval banquet.

Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery – Set amongst a spectacular view overlooking the city.

Derbyshire

Derbyshire is renowned for being a hugely diverse county with city and towns nestled in breathtaking countryside. Derby is Britain’s youngest city, awarded status in 1977 and has a mixture of arts, tourism and cultural activities. Moving beyond the city, there are the following towns: Buxton – Beautiful Georgian spa town nestling in the heart of the Peak District. Matlock – Former spa town situated on the river Derwent. Chesterfield – Famous for the ‘crooked spire’ of its parish church and one of the largest open air markets in the country. Bakewell – Founded in Saxon times, the town is situated in the centre of the Peak District National Park. Ashbourne – Market centre, known as the gateway to Dovedale.

Visitor Attractions:

Alton Towers – UK’s no 1 theme park.

Chatsworth House – Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

Derwent Crystal – Manufacturers of full lead crystal glassware.

Haddon Hall – Home to the Duke of Rutland.

Denby Pottery & Visitor Centre – A chance to see how pieces of Denby are made.

Heights of Abraham – Enjoy a spectacular cable car ride across the Derwent Valley.

Leicestershire

Leicestershire has been described as a county with an unsurpassed variety of places to visit. The county boasts the largest city in the East Midlands which is Leicester, rich in multi cultural heritage.

Visitor Attractions:

National Space Centre – Co founded by the University of Leicester and Leicester City Council, the museum features hands on interactive exhibits, real rockets and a space theatre.

National Forest – A growing 200 square mile forest situated in the heart of England. Help create new woodland by adopting or planting a tree or marvel at its wildlife and enjoy its visitor attractions.

Donington Park – Pay a visit to see the largest collection of Grand Prix cars in the world. Enjoy a busy schedule of race meetings or even drive the circuit.

Twycross Zoo – An ideal day out for all ages.

See also

East Midlands timetable

Easte Midland Airport Guide