The race track is located only one mile from East Midlands Airport, just off the M1 motorway. It holds several motorcycle events, sports car, motor club car, British Truck Grand Prix, European Le Mans Series and even music festivals like the Download Festival, the Donington Park Sunday Market and the Grand Prix Museum exhibition.
The nearest places to stay can be found in or close to the town of Castle Donington at sat nav position DE74 2RP. Other cheap hotels are located within easy reach just off the M1 motorway near East Midlands Airport in Melbourne and Kegworth. Check out below some of the best hotels near Donington Park and Download Festival.
Distance to Circuit: 5 minutes drive
Near East Midlands Airport, Top Reviewed, Pool
Distance to Circuit: 4 minutes drive
Good Value for Money, On-Site Restaurant
Distance to Circuit: 30 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Double (Twin) & Family Rooms
Distance to Circuit: 31 minutes walk
Walking Distance, One-Bedroom Apartments, Free Parking
SPECIAL DEALS – SAVE ON ACCOMMODATION
DE74 2YZ, Castle Donington, Junction 24, M1
Just a 5-minute drive from East Midlands Airport,... read more
GBP 113
DE24 8UX, Derby, London Road
Located just 10 minutes from Derby’s city centre,... read more
GBP 90
DE74 2DF, Castle Donington, Packington Hill
Just off junction 24 of the M1 and... read more
GBP 109
DE74 2TQ, Castle Donington, Pegasus Business Park, Castle Donington
Just a 4-minute drive or 15-minute walk from... read more
GBP 98
DE74 2SH, Castle Donington, East Midlands Airport
At the entrance to East Midlands Airport, the... read more
GBP 108
DE72 2WW, Castle Donington, A50 Westbound, East Midlands, Donington
With free parking, a fully licensed bar, continental... read more
GBP 86
DE74 2PP, Castle Donington, High Street
Ideal for events at Donington Park and East... read more
GBP 79
DE74 2TZ, Castle Donington, Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park
Located at East Midlands Airport, this brand new... read more
GBP 115
DE73 8FE, Melbourne, 2 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derbyshire
Situated in the market town of Melbourne in... read more
GBP 155
DE73 7JA, Derby, Woodshop Lane
Crewe & Harpur by Marstons Inns is set... read more
GBP 75
DE72 2GL, Shardlow, 1 Canal Bank
Holden House is located in Shardlow. It is... read more
GBP 120
DE21 7BH, Derby, Commercial Road
Situated in Derby and within 4.4 km of... read more
GBP 68
DE74 2NR, Castle Donington, 78 Bondgate
Set in Castle Donington, 3.6 km from Donington... read more
GBP 82
DE74 2DA, Kegworth, 35 High Street
Situated in Kegworth, within 7.9 km of Donington... read more
GBP 70
LE12 5RQ, Sutton Bonington, 40 Melton Lane
Offering garden views, The Office, Countryside Stay is... read more
GBP 154
DE24 8YE, Derby, 31 Mandarin Way
Offering free WiFi and garden views, Derby Pet... read more
GBP 190
DE24 8DA, Derby, 331 Osmaston Park Road
Offering free WiFi and garden views, Osmaston park... read more
GBP 150
DE23 8WH, Derby, 16 Kitchener Avenue
Boasting garden views, Luxury Studio Flat with garden... read more
GBP 136
DE24 8DB, Derby, 389 Osmaston Park Road
Modern & Spacious House In Derby in Derby... read more
GBP 155
Donington Park — The prestigious British Touring Car Championship, British and World Superbikes, GT endurance cars, and thoroughbred Formula 1 cars, are all regular attractions at Donington. Track days are also a big attraction here; this is when the amateur can take his or her car or bike out for a spin.
Access around the track is good, but if you want the good spectator spots, such as Craner Curves, get there first as they do get crowded, even when it’s pouring with rain. The grandstand seats are some of the best in the country in terms of track visibility.
Book the best places to stay around Donington Park race circuit and the Download Festival. Get the latest cheap deals for accommodation, hotel or bed and breakfast located in towns of Castle Donington, Kegworth and Melbourne.
A well placed establishment is 3 star rated Farmhouse Hotel in Castle Donington, located in a countryside setting, but only 5 minutes’ drive from East Midlands Airport, the M1, A50 and A42.
When looking for a bed and breakfast of guest house stay, two recommended options would be budget friendly Morton Guesthouse and nearby Donington Cottage. Both properties will set up a breakfast for you in the morning. For race fans looking for a more luxurious room for the night, check out 4 star rated Lady Gate Guest House, situated on the outskirts of Derby.
The autosport and motor racing track is home to various racing events such as the British GT and BRDC F4 Championship, GT & Formula Car Races (MSVR), Donington Historic Festival and the Classic Motorcycle Festival.
Location — Donington Park is based on the border of Leicestershire and Derbyshire at sat nav postcode DE74 2RP not far from Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, at the centre of the UK. Alton Towers theme park is only 20 minutes away.
Opened — 1931
Address — Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2RP – England UK
Major Events — British Touring Car Championship, British F3, British Superbikes, SBK, MotoGP, Pickup Truck Racing
Circuit Length — 2,5 miles
Donington Park is easily reached by the M1, M42 and A50. East Midlands Airport is also near by and rail/bus links from the nearby cities are good.
#BY ROAD : Leave the M1 at junction 23a, following signs for Nottingham East Midlands Airport (A453) and brown tourist signs for Donington Park.
From the M1:Go past the main entrance to the airport and carry straight on. Signs showing directions to the main entrance of Donington Park will be visible.
From the M6: Leave the M6 at junction 15 heading for Stoke-on-Trent and Uttoxeter (A50 bypass). Continue forward on the A50 following signs for Uttoxeter, Derby and later picking up signs for the M1. Continue past Uttoxeter, over the A38 and follow signs for the M1. Leave the A50 at the junction signposted Donington Park, Long Eaton and Shardlow. Take the fifth exit off the roundabout and follow the signs for Castle Donington and the brown Donington Park tourist sign. Continue through Castle Donington, where shortly after signs for the main entrance to Donington Park will become visible.
From the M5/M40: Leave the M5 at junction 4a and join the M42. From the M40 join the M42 northbound at junction 3a. Continue northbound on the M42. Follow the M42 to junction 11 where it becomes the A42. Leave the A42 at junction 14, following signs for Nottingham East Midlands Airport and the brown tourist signs for Donington Park onto the A453.Go past the main entrance to the airport and carry straight on. Signs showing directions to the main entrance of Donington Park will be visible.
From the M11/A1: Join the A14 heading west towards junction 19 of the M1. Join the M1 northbound at junction 19. Leave the M1 at junction 23a following signs for Nottingham East Midlands Airport (A453) and brown tourist signs for Donington Park.Go past the main entrance to the airport and carry straight on. Signs showing directions to the main entrance of Donington Park will be visible.
From the A52 : From the A52 continue towards the Nottingham ring road. Before crossing the River Trent follow signs for M1 south along the A453. At junction 24 of the M1 take the second exit onto the A453 and head towards Nottingham East Midlands Airport.Go past the main entrance to the airport and carry straight on. Signs showing directions to the main entrance of Donington park will be visible.
More Information — # www.donington-park.co.uk
