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.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Hinckley
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hinckley
Hinckley works well as a base: 10 minutes from Stoke Golding, 32km from Warwick Castle.
Hinckley is in England, United Kingdom, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Stoke Golding, about 4 km away.
Hinckley is a market town in south-west Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Hinckley is the third largest settlement in Leicestershire, after Leicester and Loughborough, and is about halfway between Leicester and Coventry, close to Nuneaton and Watling Street, on the borderRead more
with Warwickshire. The town is part of an urban area with the large village of Burbage to the south.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hinckley?
Within an hour or so of Hinckley: Mallory Park (7 km), Coventry Transport Museum (17 km), JLR Classic Works (20 km), National Motorcycle Museum (25 km).
Are there any good drives near Hinckley?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Hinckley?
Hinckley is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Stoke Golding.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 50,712
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5389, -1.3761
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 Hinckley
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
20 km · about 25 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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
32 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
The Peter James Collection
A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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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