Willington Travel Guide

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Church of England parish church of St Wystan, Repton, Derbyshire
Photo by Tim Heaton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
This church stands in the tiny village of Twyford on the banks of the River Trent near Willington. Until the 1960s there was a ferry across the river here. The approach road is often flooded in winter. Always OPEN. This is a Grade One listed building. I am going to photograph everyone of the Grade One listed buildings in South Derbyshire over the next few months. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twyford,_Derbyshire
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Entrance to new marina near Willington, Derbyshire Trent and Mersey Canal. This is so new that the Google maps satellite images still only shows it as a flooded former pit detached from the canal. It is Mercia Marina, opened in 2008.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Repton School Chapel The chapel forms part of Repton School.
Photo by Phil Myott (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Trent & Mersey Canal, near Willington. Just below Willington the canal runs in a straight line parallel with the Birmingham - Derby railway.
Photo by Stephen McKay (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £98 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£98
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Air conditioning was fine

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is £59 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£59
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)
It was a pleasant location for our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Junction 11/M42 Swadlincote England
The price is £51 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£51
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swadlincote. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saltersford Wood Country Park ...
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel
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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! (920 reviews)
Pros- decent sized room, with plenty of amenities inside, good level of cleanliness. Bed was very firm, which I like, so I slept like a log. Centrally located but kind of out of the way, so not too much street noise. Croissant in the morning was a welcome addition included in the room rate. Cons- ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
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Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

4.5/5(53 reviews)

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Elvaston Castle showing a castle and heritage architecture

Elvaston Castle

5/5(1 review)

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
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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
Spring at elvaston castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Elvaston.

Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral which includes a city and heritage architecture

Derby Cathedral

5/5(4 reviews)

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

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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Cities near Willington

Derby Cathedral showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Derby

The Hayes near Repton

Repton

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