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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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Melton Mowbray
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray sits on the route: 10 minutes from Asfordby, 57km from Lincoln Cathedral.
Melton Mowbray is in England, United Kingdom, with about 28,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Asfordby, about 5 km away.
Melton Mowbray () is a market town in the Melton district in Leicestershire, England, 19 miles (31 km) north-east of Leicester and 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Nottingham. It lies on the River Eye, known below Melton as the Wreake. The town had a population of 27,670 in 2019. The town is sometimes promoted asRead more
Britain's "Rural Capital of Food"; it is the home of the Melton Mowbray pork pie and is the nearest market for most licensed producers of Stilton cheese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Melton Mowbray?
Within an hour or so of Melton Mowbray: Donington Grand Prix Collection (34 km), PF International Kart Circuit (34 km), Mallory Park (36 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (45 km).
Are there any good drives near Melton Mowbray?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Cat and Fiddle Road.
Where is Melton Mowbray?
Melton Mowbray is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Asfordby.
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- Population
- 27,737
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.7659, -0.8869
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 Melton Mowbray
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
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.
34 km · about 40 min 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.
36 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.
45 km · about 50 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
58 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Melton Mowbray
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 74 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 75 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 75 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 77 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 79 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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