Top 10 Things to do in East Midlands, England

August 10, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in East Midlands, United Kingdom including Althorp House, Lincoln Cathedral, Crich Tramway Village, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Natureland Seal Sanctuary, Wollaton Hall and Park, Darley Park, Markeaton Park, King Richard III Visitor Centre, National Space Centre.
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1. Althorp House

Althorp House Rugby Rd. off the A428, Northampton NN7 4HQ England +44 1604 770107 [email protected] http://www.spencerofalthorp.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 721 reviews

Althorp House

Reviewed By H1922OUchristopherw - Banbury, United Kingdom

Great house fantastic grounds immaculately kept with a fascinating history through the age's that has been well continue by the pressent Earl Spencer

2. Lincoln Cathedral

Exchequergate House 18A Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX England +44 1522 561600 [email protected] http://lincolncathedral.com
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4.5 based on 6,159 reviews

Lincoln Cathedral

'I have always held and proposed against all comers to maintain that the Cathedral of Lincoln is out and out the most precious piece of architecture in the British Isles' - John Ruskin Lincoln Cathedral was for almost 300 years the tallest building in the world. Yet, in spite of its size, it is filled with intricate detail. Remigius, the Bishop who built the earliest part of the Cathedral in the Norman style, came over with William the Conqueror. Later, in Lincoln Cathedral the architects of the gothic style perhaps reached the pinnacle of their art. Everywhere you look there is the most intricate detail, walls, roofs elaborated by the finest carving. From the time of the death of the saintly Bishop of Lincoln, Hugh of Avalon who so lovingly restored the Cathedral after an earthquake in the 12th century, thousands of people have come on pilgrimage to this place of pilgrimage, holiness and prayer. In 1215 another Hugh Bishop of Lincoln, Hugh of Wells, was present at Runnymede along with Lincolnshire's Cardinal Archbishop Stephen Langton. When King John agreed to the barons' demands, copies of Magna Carta were made and distributed to sheriffs and cathedrals throughout England. Lincoln Cathedral's Magna Carta is one of only four from the original distribution still in existence. It is the only one to bear the name of its city.

Reviewed By X1381UAmichaels

Tour guides are excellent and this is a beautiful place in every sense Helpful and welcoming staff Enjoyed the cafe and exhibits We went back on several occasions Roof tour and floor tour worthwhile and look for the light coming through the stained glass windows and reflecting on the floor and columns

3. Crich Tramway Village

Cromford Road Crich, Matlock DE4 5DP England +44 1773 854321 [email protected] http://www.tramway.co.uk
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4.5 based on 2,250 reviews

Crich Tramway Village

Crich Tramway Village is a family visitor attraction and home to the National Tramway Museum. Take a trip back in time and ride vintage trams into the open countryside. There's an enchanting Woodland Walk and Sculpture Trail, Tearoom, gift shop, children's play area, exhibitions and Workshop Viewing Gallery. We are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Monday 31st August and weekends from 10am until Sunday 1st November 2020. Please check our website for opening times: www.tramway.co.uk and download the Covid-19 Crich Tramway Village Guidelines.

Reviewed By KellyGreen123 - Mytchett, United Kingdom

Lovely day seeing trams, the museum, doing the woodland walks... the memorial hall is not a walk for the faint hearted - it took quite a while!! The views were amazing and the different trams to ride were fantastic Plenty of eateries, pub, tea room, icecream parlour and old fashioned sweetshop, as well as a selection of picnic areas! Loved it! Suitable for all ages, Ps the memorial walk isn't easy with a buggy or wheelchair mind u!

Museum & Art Gallery The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS England +44 1332 641901 [email protected] http://www.derbymuseums.org/locations/museum-art-gallery
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4.5 based on 640 reviews

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby Museums is an independent trust and organisation run for, and on behalf of, the people of Derby. We provide a museums and arts service, accessible to everyone, and are responsible for the curation of all the artefacts and works of art entrusted to us, and the buildings in which these are held. Our aim as a new organisation is to bring as many of these objects into the public domain as is practically possible and exhibit them in ways that delight and inspire. We also run education and learning programmes, and hold events and exhibitions with the purpose of sharing knowledge and inspiring creativity and making amongst the people of Derby. As well as schools and student learning, we run many events for adults and groups, as well as families. Our collections and the information we hold about them are as unique as our location and history; we are a city continually shaped and driven by creativity and innovation, located in a valley that changed the world. The services we provide are also designed to promote the city: using its rich and important past to inspire its future.

Reviewed By 444MaryH - Bristol, United Kingdom

Quite a buzz, being school holidays, lovely to see children so absorbed in activities. Very up to date and interesting.

5. Natureland Seal Sanctuary

North Parade, Skegness PE25 1DB England +44 1754 764345 [email protected] http://www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk
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4.5 based on 2,361 reviews

Natureland Seal Sanctuary

Awarded "Best Skegness Attraction in 2015" and "Best Business 2015" by the Skegness Partnership in November 2015, Natureland is well known for rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seal pups that are stranded on Lincolnshire beaches. Our visitors can see the seals and lots of other wonderful animals including penguins, meerkats, alpacas, tropical birds/butterflies, pets corner, aquarium, tropical house, koi carp pool, animal brass rubbing, gift shop and refreshments available.

Reviewed By PaulW498

Easily spent a couple of hours here with my daughter, lots to see, the baby seals being a particular favourite along with the friendly goat. Well worth the money.

6. Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE England +44 115 876 3100 [email protected] http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk
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4.5 based on 3,926 reviews

Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall is one of the country's finest Grade One listed Elizabethan mansions, set within 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Experience stunning architecture, exhibitions, a packed events program and an array of wildlife. Go behind the scenes on a variety of guided tours available throughout the year and on demand for groups. Other special events include costumed tours, puppet shows, craft fairs, Segway tours and our popular spooky Ghost Nights (not for the faint hearted!). Visit the Cafe in the Courtyard for light refreshments including freshly ground coffee, specialty teas and home made cakes.

Reviewed By davidsH1722LB - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Being Nottingham family we must have visited Wollaton Park literally hundreds of times. And while a little more TLC wouldn’t go amiss from the City Council, or a good deal more respect for the park from its visitors, it’s still arguably Nottingham’s finest visitor attraction. From its small natural history museum (housed in the historic Wollaton Hall which incidentally doubled as Wayne Manor in the Dark Knight Batman blockbuster), to its equally historic Camillia House and gardens, through to its picturesque lake and herds of roaming deer, Wollaton Park is an all things to all people, something for everyone of every age location. Add to this huge swathes of grass, numerous walks, vast expanses of open space, shaded glades, numerous views, adjoining golf course, ample seating areas, a cafe, and farm and souvenir shops and a kiddies adventure playground and it’s just the place to take the kids, walk the dog, take elderly parents or simply walk, sit around and enjoy. Not only that but if you arrive on foot it’s free and even if you park it’s only £3 so hardly breaks the bank. Check the website though because in the warmer months the park hosts numerous events from car exhibitions to huge weekend pop concerts.

7. Darley Park

Derby England [email protected] http://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/darley-park/
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4.5 based on 312 reviews

Darley Park

Darley Park is a large, picturesque and popular park situated within walking distance of the city centre. It is located on the River Derwent at the gateway to the World Heritage Site. The park is popular with visitors from across the County and is a peaceful place to escape city life. It hosts many events throughout the year, including the classical Darley Park Concert.

Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Looking for another place to get your daily exercise try Darley Park, large open spaces with a couple of paths to follow and wander alongside the River Derwent, well worth a walk.

8. Markeaton Park

Kedleston Road, Derby England +44 7810 301795 [email protected] http://www.inderby.org.uk/parks/derbys-parks-and-open-spaces/markeaton-park/
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Markeaton Park

Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands. It offers a place to escape from day to day living and city life and experience a little bit of countryside on Derby’s doorstep. But behind the modern day park lays a fascinating history that is waiting to be discovered. The park as we know it today can be traced back to the medieval period, when the first park was laid out. Over the following centuries the park went through many changes, from arable fields to an enclosed designed 18th century park and hall and finally at the beginning of the 20th century into the public park of today. The park has many features that mark this history: ancient veteran trees, historic lost roads, old arable field patterns, the 18th century park and buildings and the remains of a Second World War army camp.

Reviewed By adyval - Long Eaton, United Kingdom

Visited here today Sunday 1st Sept 2019. Its 20 mins in the car from home and not been here for about 20 years ago when our children were younger. It was busy but manged to get a blue badge space. There was a 5k run on the park so lots of stalls and of course people. We went for a drink first in a lovely coffee shop. Coffee wasnt the best weve had but was ok. Only a few shops open in the craft centre. Lovely newish toiulet block. We walked thro to the play area which had changed a lot with plenty of free playground areas and also golf and boating which was payable and a large climbing place. Overall we enjoyed the walk and i visited the model railway exhibition. We shall return with the grandchildren at some stage.

9. King Richard III Visitor Centre

4A St. Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB England +44 300 300 0900 [email protected] http://www.kriii.com
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4.5 based on 2,094 reviews

King Richard III Visitor Centre

The award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre is in Leicester city centre, opposite Leicester Cathedral. It has been created around the location where King Richard III's remains were buried for more than 500 years. Using storytelling, design and 21st century technology, visitors can discover the incredible story of the King's life and death, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told

Reviewed By I2589WAnicolac - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

We enjoyed our visit here very much; the displays give a good context to the Wars of the Roses and the upstairs exhibition, giving details of the archaeological dig and the scientific identification of Richard III's body are particularly fascinating. Being able to see the grave site is a moving experience, especially as you can then go across the road to see Richard III's tomb in the cathedral.

10. National Space Centre

Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS England +44 116 261 0261 [email protected] https://www.visitleicester.info/see-and-do/national-space-centre-p696391
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4.0 based on 3,335 reviews

National Space Centre

The National Space Centre really is a visit that is out of this world. Take a journey through our themed galleries, stopping at over 150 interactive experiences! Sit back in awe in the UK’s largest planetarium as we take you on a voyage of discovery in this 360° fulldome experience. The National Space Centre is an all weather attraction for all the family. On site we have over 400 parking spaces, restaurant, shop and all the facilities you would expect from a world class attraction. The National Space Centre hosts many exciting weekend events, including astronomy evenings, movie themed events, astronaut visits, even special Star Wars, LEGO and Time Lord weekends and many more… see the website for full details Opening Times: School Holidays Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 School Term Time Monday – Friday 10:00– 16:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00– 17:00 (please check the website before visiting to ensure we are open). We suggest you allow a minimum of 4 hours for your visit

Reviewed By johnb16121

Plenty of fascinating and inspiring exhibits, and where else are you going to come face-to-face with a pair of genuine 90-foot tall rockets? For us the highlight was the Rocket Tower and the wealth of information, displays and artifacts charting the history of space exploration. And of course riding the Tower’s lift up and down beside the mighty Blue Streak and Thor Able rockets! There’s a lot to see and do for all ages, so expect to spend a few hours at the Space Centre. Good to know: Be sure to visit Abbey Pumping Station next to the Space Centre. It’s another excellent museum, so add another couple of hours to your itinerary and make a day of it by visiting both venues. If you found any part of this review helpful please hit the “Thanks” button below, and my thanks to you in return!

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