Loughborough

Loughborough is the perfect place to stay while you are exploring Leicestershire as many of the city’s main attractions are close. Two destinations that should top every visitor’s to-do list is the wonderful Donington Park Racing Circuit and the ever-popular St Mary and St Hardulph Church. Two other great attractions that are located nearby Loughborough are the National Space Centre and Melbourne Hall.

There are many unique museums, exhibits and venues in and around Loughborough. Take the time to see some of the museums such as the New Walk Museum in Leicester. See established and up-and-coming artists performing live at the Curve Theatre in Leicester, the De Montford Hall and the Phoenix Arts Centre.

A number of Leicestershire’s attractions are in and around the Loughborough area, including the Ashby de la Zouch Castle in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Jewry Wall in Leicester and Leicester Cathedral. If your spirit could do with a little renewal, serenity and calm awaits at sacred places like the Melbourne Parish Church in Derby.

Add to your wardrobe, stock up on food or just people-watch at nearby fashion hotspots such as the Haymarket Shopping Centre in Leicester and the Highcross Shopping Centre.

If you love sports, you’ll enjoy seeing local favorites, the Leicester City F.C., take to the field in nearby Walkers Stadium, Leicester. Look like a local and pull on the blue and white, the colors of the Leicester City F.C..

After a day discovering the sights, sounds and smells of Loughborough, stay the night at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Check out the rooms and rates at the De Vere Venues Orchard Hotel, Nottingham, the Hotel Campanile Leicester, or the Novotel Nottingham East Midlands.