TOURISM IN THE AREA

PLACES TO VISIT FROM DONINGTON PARK

The Heart of the National Forest, you can discover exhilarating cycle trails at Hicks Lodge or Snibston Colliery Park, brave an aerial adventure on the high ropes at Conkers or take a gentle stroll through the forest and beautiful countryside, along canals or next to open water.

Immerse yourself in our industrial past, by discovering the remnants of our coal mining heritage or the medieval coal mining site at Swannington or visit the impressive iron-making blast furnace at Moira. You can also marvel at Ashby Castle, discover the ruins of Grace Dieu Priory or visit Mount St Bernard Abbey, the sole Trappist house in England.

For a unique experience, enjoy an afternoon with a furry companion at Charnwood Forest Alpacas or visit the East Midlands Aeropark, the perfect place for aviation enthusiasts situated nextdoor to Donington Park Racetrack.

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FIELD SPORT UK

Sometimes we all need to release our inner warrior, what better way to release the stress of modern life than with an axe throwing experience? An expert professional coach will help you learn the techniques to sling your axe safely and accurately at the target so you can soon shout“ bullseye!” www. ebikeholiday. co. uk

NATIONAL FOREST E-BIKE AND WALKING HOLIDAYS

Relax, explore and experience the wonderful countryside on an award-winning walking and E-Bike holiday. Holidays are selfguided, journey at your own pace, in your own private group – or enjoy a solo walking or E-Bike cycling holiday. Enjoy the journey, stop when you want and sample the local woodland cafes along the way.

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NATIONAL FOREST

Discover England’ s first forest to be created for 1,000 years. Just 200 square miles to the north-west of Leicester, the Forest’ s vibrant and varied landscape takes in ancient forest and newly planted woodland and rugged, rocky uplands. With reminders of the region’ s industrial heritage, atmospheric castles and mighty manor houses and country parks.