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Attractive small market town with a confection of quintessentially English thatched and whitewashed cottages and Georgian houses, dotted around ancient lanes and old streets. There is a delightful parish church of Norman origin showing wonderful carved Pillars and other interesting relics. There are the ruins of a 14th-century castle and nearby Melbourne Hall was once the home of Queen Victoria's first prime minister Lord Melbourne. The Hall was built around a medieval house in the 17th-century. It is set in lovely grounds with a wrought-iron pagoda, there are pleasant woodland walks amongst rare trees and shrubs.

Set in the beautiful rolling Derbyshire countryside, the town has pleasant shops and welcoming inns and restaurants. With its wealth of delightful properties and gardens, this charming town makes an interesting day out at any time of year.

Near-by attractions include Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Hall. Donington Park is within easy driving distance as is the Grand Prix Museum.

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	The Hardinge Arms Main Street,Kings Newton, Melbourne, Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) The Hardinge Arms is a restored historic building in the affluent village of Kings Newton, sited on a conservation belt dating back to the 1600s. Home to the Newton Wonder apple, this inn has a cha... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
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	Donington Manor Hotel High Street, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E) This beautifully appointed Manor House was constructed in 1794 as a coaching inn on the main route from Nottingham. Now it is a privately owned hotel providing a high level of service and intimacy... More info and book online.. Price from £65.00
	Thistle Hotel and Conference Centre East Midlands Airport East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction E) Situated at the entrance to East Midlands Airport, this AA 4-star hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere in comfortable and warm surroundings. The hotel is within one mile of the M1 (J23A) and M42, and... More info and book online.. Price from £80.00
	Days Inn Hotel Donington(Derby South) A50 Westbound, East Midlands, Donington, Derby / Nottingham, Derbyshire, England (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) Days Inn Hotel Donington offers all the facilities of a city hotel but the price and convenience of a motorway stop. Fully licensed bar, buffet breakfast, FREE parking, FREE SKY TV, in house movies & ... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00

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Nearby travel help

East Midlands Airport	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E)
M1 Junction 23A	(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction E)
Peartree Station	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction N)
M1 Junction 24	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction E)
Willington Station	(5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction W)
Birmingham International Airport	(28.6 miles, 46.0 km, direction SW)
Melbourne to London	(106.4 miles, 171.2 km, direction SE)