Castle Donington, Market town in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Castle Donington spans across elevated terrain near East Midlands Airport, featuring streets lined with stone buildings and traditional English architecture.
The de Lacy family established a fortress in the early 12th century, which later became Crown property and integrated into present-day Donington House.
The Medieval Market takes place annually during May Bank Holiday, presenting regional products and traditional music throughout Borough Street.
Three primary schools and Castle Donington College serve the educational needs of students aged between 5 and 16 years old.
East Midlands Airport, emerging from former RAF grounds in 1965, has transformed into the second largest cargo hub in the United Kingdom.
Location: North West Leicestershire
GPS coordinates: 52.84442,-1.33769
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
Donington Park
3.3 km
Donington Hall
2.8 km
Hanson Log Boat
2.8 km
King's Mill
3.1 km
Castle Donington Methodist Church
370 m
St James Church, Shardlow
2.8 km
Church of All Saints
3.6 km
Donington Park SSSI
3.4 km
Church of St Edward King and Martyr, Castle Donington
303 m
The Priest House Hotel
2.9 km
Hemington Chapel
999 m
The Shakespeare Inn
2.9 km
The Navigation Inn
2.6 km
Trent And Mersey Canal, Canal Milepost To East Of Weston Grange At Sk 420 286
2.8 km
Trent And Mersey Canal Bridge At Weston Lock
3.9 km
Shardlow War Memorial
2.9 km
Thatched Cottage
952 m
Trent And Mersey Canal Aston Lock And Aston Lock Bridge
2.7 km
Trent Corn Mills
2.7 km
Milepost Between Numbers 23 And 33
752 m
Bridge Over Mill Stream At King's Mills, With Walls To Mill Stream And Mill Wheel
3 km
Hemington War Memorial
917 m
Milepost At Junction With A453
2.1 km
22 And 24, Clapgun Street
273 m
Chain Bridge
2.7 km
Ledmore
3.8 km
Number 7 With Outbuildings Adjacent To Rear
870 m
Hemington House Farmhouse
992 mReviews
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