Simon's Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Here you can find interesting places for day trips in the local area. Whether you like country houses, science or motor racing there is plenty to see in the East Midlands!
A National Trust property with a very interesting history set in a beautiful landscape. Enjoy a walk around the extensive grounds and woodland then enjoy a tasty lunch in the restaurant.
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Calke Abbey Entrance station
A National Trust property with a very interesting history set in a beautiful landscape. Enjoy a walk around the extensive grounds and woodland then enjoy a tasty lunch in the restaurant.
Staunton Harold House has an eclectic mix of interesting things to do and visit. There is a garden centre, a selection of craft shops and a kids pottery (pre-booking recommended). There are lovely walks starting from the car park through parts of the National Forrest.
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Staunton Harold
Staunton Harold House has an eclectic mix of interesting things to do and visit. There is a garden centre, a selection of craft shops and a kids pottery (pre-booking recommended). There are lovely walks starting from the car park through parts of the National Forrest.
Use my place as a base to visit your children at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University Campus is less than 10 minutes drive from Hathern. There is also a direct Skylink bus which takes 25 minutes.
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Loughborough University station
Ashby RoadUse my place as a base to visit your children at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University Campus is less than 10 minutes drive from Hathern. There is also a direct Skylink bus which takes 25 minutes.
Fun Excursion
See a real steam railway at work and experience a step back in time. Enjoy the power of steam engines!
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Great Central Railway
Great Central RoadSee a real steam railway at work and experience a step back in time. Enjoy the power of steam engines!
Great day out for both adults and kids! A fascinating exhibition on space exploration and the universe.
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المركز الوطني للفضاء
Exploration Drive Great day out for both adults and kids! A fascinating exhibition on space exploration and the universe.
Once an F1 Grand Prix Circuit, Donington still hosts some the great motor and bike racing events.
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Donington Park Circuit
Once an F1 Grand Prix Circuit, Donington still hosts some the great motor and bike racing events.
المزرعة الوطنية للمغامرات الغابية
Postern RoadGreat for kids with loads to explore and pony riding. Also an interesting car museum and tasty food in the restaurant.
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مزرعة عائلة ستونهيرست ومتحف السيارات
Bond LaneGreat for kids with loads to explore and pony riding. Also an interesting car museum and tasty food in the restaurant.
Download Festival
Great Music Event at Donington Park
Dining Out or Meal Delivery
A few local restaurants or meal delivery services.
The Otter Inn
London RoadCosy Pub with good traditional food and beer.
Jee Ja Jee's
1 Market PlDomino's Pizza - Loughborough
153 Derby RoadDont fancy cooking? order a Pizza delivery!
Kegworth Chippy Pizza And Grill
3 Derby RdFish & Chips or Donner Kebab?
Collect or delivery.
Neighborhoods
An historic market town in the middle of the National Forrest. Has all the usual shops plus a range of craft and gift shops.
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch
An historic market town in the middle of the National Forrest. Has all the usual shops plus a range of craft and gift shops.
Local Shops & Services
If you cant get what you need in the local store then the next nearest shop is the coop at Kegworth about 3 miles away. Good range of foods and drink.
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Co-op Food - Kegworth
9 Market PlIf you cant get what you need in the local store then the next nearest shop is the coop at Kegworth about 3 miles away. Good range of foods and drink.
Travel
Fly into the region or use my house as a convenient base for your business travel.
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مطار إيست ميدلاندز
East Midlands AirportFly into the region or use my house as a convenient base for your business travel.
Loughborough Railway Station is 15 mins by Taxi from Hathern making it an easy way to arrive from all parts of the UK.
Loughborough station
Station BoulevardLoughborough Railway Station is 15 mins by Taxi from Hathern making it an easy way to arrive from all parts of the UK.