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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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Coalville
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Coalville
Coalville is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ibstock, 12km from Donington Grand Prix Collection.
Coalville is in England, United Kingdom, with about 38,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Ibstock, about 5 km away.
Coalville is a town in the North West Leicestershire district in the county of Leicestershire, England. The town is situated on the A511 between Leicester and Burton upon Trent. In 2011, it had a population of 34,575. Coalville is twinned with Romans-sur-Isère in southeastern France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Coalville?
Within an hour or so of Coalville: Donington Grand Prix Collection (12 km), Mallory Park (14 km), Coventry Transport Museum (36 km), National Motorcycle Museum (38 km).
Are there any good drives near Coalville?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Coalville?
Coalville is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Ibstock.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,661
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.7225, -1.3702
Emergency & Services
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 Coalville
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
38 km · about 45 min drive
museum
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Coalville
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 61 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 62 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 63 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 64 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 70 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
- 70 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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