East Midlands, Administrative region in central England
Description
East Midlands is an administrative region in central England that spans six counties: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland. The territory runs from the hills of the Peak District to the flat expanses of the Lincolnshire Fens.
History
Textile mills, coal mines, and engineering workshops transformed the economy during the Industrial Revolution. The cities of Nottingham and Leicester grew into important centers for stocking and shoe production.
Culture
The region maintains numerous medieval churches, industrial heritage sites, traditional market towns, and annual festivals that represent centuries of English traditions.
Practical
An airport sits between Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester with connections to several European cities. Motorways and railway lines connect the larger towns across the region and to the rest of the country.
Did you know?
The highest point sits on Kinder Scout in the Peak District, a plateau at roughly 2,087 feet (636 meters). Hikers reach the summit via several marked trails that cross moorland.
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Chatsworth House
63.8 km
Bletchley Park
109.5 km
Alton Towers Resort
76.3 km
Alton Towers
76.6 km
Silverstone Circuit
102.3 km
Althorp
79.7 km
Lincoln Cathedral
31.7 km
Peak District
87.5 km
Sherwood Forest
33 km
Ely Cathedral
94.2 km
Wentworth Woodhouse
70.2 km
Fotheringhay Castle
55 km
Coventry Cathedral
81.6 km
The Smiler
76.8 km
Donington Park
45.5 km
Hardwick Hall
42.9 km
Burghley House
42.6 km
Belvoir Castle
9.8 km
Emley Moor transmitting station
93 km
Pembroke College
104.7 km
Ladybower Reservoir
78.6 km
Bull Ring
95.3 km
Jesus College
104.2 km
Emmanuel College
104.7 km
Peterborough Cathedral
56.9 km
Haddon Hall
64.7 km
Kimbolton Castle
80 km
Stowe House
107.2 km
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