East Midlands Area Guide

The East Midland's encompasses the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Kings and queens, poets, authors and pilgrims all left their mark on the region and are remembered in the various heritage centres, museums, castles and stately homes. It is a county full of contrast. From the cosmopolitan city of Nottingham where vibrant nightlife and great shopping can be found to the quieter market towns surrounded by the rolling fields of the beautiful rural countryside.

Perhaps the largest city in the East Midlands region is Nottingham, home of Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest. Other area attractions include, The American Adventure Theme Park which is home to the largest free fall flight outside of the USA. Also check out Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes, and The National Watersports Centre. Perhaps the best offer is the National Space Centre, the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space science and astronomy and housed in an impressive futuristic rocket-like building.

Useful Links

If you're looking for more general information about East Midlands Airport or the surrounding areas, then Airport Hotel Shop recommends the following very useful places:

• East Midlands Airport - The Official webpage for East Midlands Airport
• East Midlands Airport - Concise guide to East Midlands Airport
• East Midlands Regional Local Government Association - A good place to start for general local information
• National Space Center - Discover the wonders of space travel!
• Peak District Accommodation - Peak District acommodation and tourist guide
• Tourist Information - Provides helpful inforamtion for tourists
• Tales of Robin Hood Tourist Attraction - Information on the region's most popular tourist attraction, the Tales of Robin Hood