East Midlands Attractions and Sightseeing
Use our East Midlands sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to the East Midlands, or browse by location using the
map of attractions in the East Midlands
Corporation Road, Abbey Lane, , Leicestershire LE4 5PX
Tel +44 (0)116 299 5111
This museum is located in a former Victorian sewerage works & has displays of beam engines & other beautifully preserved engines.
Abington Park, Park Avenue South, , Northamptonshire NN1 5LW
Tel +44 (0)1604 631454
Housed in a Grade 1 Listed building & set in an attractive public park, this museum has exhibits on the social & millitary history of the area. There are also displays on Northhampton life & a 19C fashion gallery.
Church Street, , Northamptonshire NN6 9BZ
Tel +44 (0)1604 880286
This is one of the finest Anglo-Saxon churches in the country & has many 7C & Roman materials & furnishings.
, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ
Tel +44 (0)1604 592020
Home of the Spencer family since 1508, Althorp houses the Round Oval, an ornamental lake, where Diana, Princess of Wales was laid to rest after her tragic death. She is surrounded by her family's ancestral heritage within the grounds.
Mill Lane, , Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Tel +44 (0)1629 823256
The mills at Cromford with their powered machinery, large workforce and factory village became models for others throughout Britain and abroad.
South Street, , Leicestershire LE65 1BR
Tel +44 (0)1530 413343
Ruins of 15C castle, formerly a Norman manor house. Fields nearby were the setting for the tournament in Sir Walter Scotts 'Ivanhoe'.
The Avenue, Exton, , Rutland LE15 8AH
Tel +44 (0)1572 813200
Situated in the 8 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens is the Barnsdale television garden, created over 13 years by Geoff Hamilton on the BBC's Gardeners' World programme. Visitors are invited to take a stroll through the gardens.
RAF Coningsby, , Lincolnshire LN4 4SY
Tel +44 (0)1526 344041
Visitors can admire the only flying Lancaster bomber in Europe. Also housed in the hanger are 5 Spitfires, 2 Hurricanes & 1 Douglas Dakota. All the aircraft are maintained by the Royal Air Force & a souvenir shop is also available.
Beacon Road, , Leicestershire LE12 8SR
Tel +44 (0)1509 890048
Park with 180 acres of undulating heathland & woods. On the top of Beacon Hill you can see Loughborough.
Matlock Road, , Derbyshire DE56 1BE
Tel 01773 841488
The unique Belper River Gardens are situated at a point where the River Derwent is at its widest. You may see all manner of bird life including swans, herons, Canada geese and a variety of ducks and moorhens. Location of a number of film and TV productions.
Bridge Street, Billinghay, , Lincolnshire LN4 4HN
Dating back to 1650, this cottage is made from mud & stud thatch. Visitors can admire old village photographs which are displayed inside.
, Derbyshire S33 8WP
Tel +44 (0)1433 620638
Blue John is Britains rarest mineral first discoverd at Castleton by the Romans almost 2000 years ago. The cavern tours take you through a series of well-lit natural caverns. There is also a craft shop with a wide variety of Blue John Jewellery set in silver and gold, alongside Blue John Ornaments such as bowls, eggs, and goblets.
Bluebell Nursery, Annwell Lane, , Leicestershire LE65 2TA
Tel +44 (0)1530 413700
Five acres of woodland and arboretum, planted since the early 90s. Contains an avenue of witch hazels and rare trees, including over 30 oak species and cultivars, and the most complete collection of winterberries.
Castle Street, , Derbyshire S44 6PR
Tel 44 (0)1246 822844
Seventeenth century Bolsover Castle is a wonderful place to imagine the Golden age of Chivalry. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, it offers panormaic views over the surrounding countryside.
Sutton Cheney, , Leicestershire CV13 0AD
Tel +44 (0)1455 290429
Site of the Battle of Bosworth between Richard III & Henry VII in 1485. Hosting many exhibits dedicated to the story of this significant battle including models, film theatre & much more.
, Northamptonshire NN14 1BJ
Tel +44 (0)1536 515731
This 500 year old Tudor monastic house was built around 7 courtyards & has many hidden treasures.
Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Park, , Leicestershire LE6 0HE
Tel +44 (0)116 236 2713
850 acres of natural parkland surrounding the ruins of Bradgate house, home of Lady Jane Grey, the 9 day Queen of England. Also featuring extensive wildlife & visitor centre.
Beacon Road, , Leicestershire LE12 8SR
Tel +44 (0)1509 890048
A farm trail set around 130 acres of Charnwood forest farm.
46 High Street, Burgh-le-Marsh, , Lincolnshire PE24 5JT
Tel +44 (0)1754 810609
Built in 1813, this 5-sailed towermill is still in full working order today. The milling museum has many exhibits including vintage tractors & auxilliary mills which are engine-driven by equipment in the windmill.
, Rutland LE15 8PX
Tel +44 (0)1780 460515
Over 5000sq ft with temperate fish displays & a tropical house with butterflies, insects & birds.
