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Taken on part of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Willington, UK. #canal #derbyshire #midlands #trentandmersey #waterways
Taken on part of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Willington, UK. #canal #derbyshire #midlands #trentandmersey #waterways
The Trent and Mersey canal. Looking off the road over bridge towards Stenson.
Photo by roger geach (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Derby runs to the right of the picture less than thirty metres behind the trees.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire. The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The freight railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Nottingham (or Derby) runs to the right of the picture less than fifty metres behind the trees.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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The Littleover Lodge Hotel

The Littleover Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
222, Rykneld Road, Littleover Derby England
The price is £57 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£57
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (394 reviews)
Lovely room,very clean and lots of space Bed was very comfortable. Tara was lovely member of staff ,very friendly and helpful.We had quite a laugh with her ,she showed interest in what we were doing whilst in Derby.She remembered what tea i had for breakfast and had it ready the next morning .she ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Littleover Lodge Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is £76 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£76
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel was nice and welcome was good. I was rudely awaken at 5am in my room from the sound of deliveries and recycling glass bottles which is awful considering the reason we use hotels is to sleep. It has completely ruined my day with work due to tiredness I am now facing. Not one at all

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa

Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
The Park Nuneaton England
The price is £59 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£59
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Nuneaton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Broken kettle, strong smell of smoke, paper thin walls neighbour snoring all night, couldn’t get food after 7.30pm, car park almost full…avoid!

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
Clean room, comfy bed, excellent customer service..quiet, will definitely return when in Nottingham next.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews)
There was no hot water on the first night when we checked in at 9 p.m. The place warmed up quickly, but after a rainy day at CBeebies Land, we couldn’t take a shower. Thankfully, everything worked fine for the next two days.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
River Rooms Nottingham

River Rooms Nottingham

2 out of 5
4-6 Radcliffe Road Nottingham England
Stay at this apartment in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a computer station. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and City ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
The only problem we had with the room was it was freezing! It was warmer out in the hall

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

River Rooms Nottingham
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Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Derby Cathedral which includes a city and heritage architecture

Derby Cathedral

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Cathedral
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kedleston Hall
Elvaston Castle showing a castle and heritage architecture

Elvaston Castle

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Elvaston Castle
Melbourne Hall which includes a park

Melbourne Hall

Tour the well-appointed rooms of the manor house of a 900-year-old estate and go for a stroll around its ornamental garden.

Melbourne Hall

Things to do

A fun and different way to see Nottingham

Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

£15
per adult
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
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