Castle Donington
Parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.845, -1.358 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 43 27 |
| Population: | 6,416 |
Castle Donington sits in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, close to the floodplain of the River Trent and roughly between Derby and Nottingham. Its location beside major transport arteries and close to East Midlands Airport gives it excellent road links to the M1 and A50, so the local landscape mixes traditional village streets with modern logistics and light industrial sites.
Historically a market settlement with medieval roots - you can still trace earthworks and an old parish church - the town has a lively cultural profile thanks to nearby Donington Park, which brings motorsport and music events that boost tourism and local trade. Socially it combines a commuter and industrial workforce with a strong community spirit, independent shops, pubs and regular local events that reflect both rural and modern influences.
Postcode districts covering Castle Donington
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 18 miles28.9 km
- Nottingham 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Derby 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Mansfield 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Nuneaton 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Tamworth 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Loughborough 7.8 miles12.5 km
- West Bridgford 11 miles17.7 km
- Long Eaton 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Hinckley 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Castle Donington Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Castle Donington Park Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Castle Donington Central Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Castle Donington Castle Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Diseworth Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aston-on-Trent Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shardlow Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Shardlow and Great Wilne Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Weston-on-Trent Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Weston upon Trent Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Lockington-Hemington Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Lockington Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Castle Donington
DE74 2UP, DE74 2UN, DE74 2LS, DE74 2QA, DE74 2SS, DE74 2PE, DE74 0AE, DE74 2RY, DE74 2JG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Birmingham International Airport 31.6 miles50.9 km
- Long Eaton Railway Station 4 miles6.5 km
- East Midlands Parkway Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
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Schools in Castle Donington
- Castle Donington College Secondary
- Orchard Community Primary School Primary
- St Edward's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Pride Park Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 11.4 miles18.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.3 km
- East Wood Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km