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Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Asfordby
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Asfordby
Asfordby is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Grimston, 29km from Donington Grand Prix Collection.
Asfordby is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Grimston, about 4 km away.
Asfordby is a village and civil parish in the Melton district of Leicestershire, England. The village is located to the west of Melton Mowbray on the A6006 road and north-east of Leicester.
The village's name means "farm/settlement of Asfrothr".
The parish consists of Asfordby proper, Asfordby Valley and AsfordbyRead more
Hill, which together have a population of around 3,000 (1995 est). The population had increased to 3,286 at the 2011 census. The villages are to the north of the River Wreake, with Asfordby Hill situated east of Asfordby proper, closer to Melton, and Asfordby Valley to the north. Asfordby proper is just over a mile away from the neighbouring village of Frisby on the Wreake.
Within Asfordby proper, there are few shops, including a convenience stores, a fish & chip shop, an Indian restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a Co-operative shop.
Asfordby Hall was demolished in 1965.
Asfordby was the site of a modern deep coal pit, Asfordby Colliery, built between 1984 and 1993, but closed in 1997 due to numerous geological difficulties and the low price of coal at the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Asfordby?
Within an hour or so of Asfordby: Donington Grand Prix Collection (29 km), Mallory Park (31 km), PF International Kart Circuit (37 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Asfordby?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Asfordby?
Asfordby is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Grimston.
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- Population
- 2,446
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.7633, -0.9586
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Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Asfordby
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
37 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Asfordby
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 71 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 72 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 72 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 74 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 77 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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