Where miners once spent long gruelling hours underground at the former Snibston Colliery, visitors of all ages can now have hours of fun unravelling the mysteries of science and technology. At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region. Take a lap around the World's largest collection of Grand Prix cars at the Donington Grand Prix Collection, and start an incredible journey through motor sport history. Ashby - a royalist stronghold. Tour the impressive ruins of a grand medieval castle within extensive and beautiful grounds.
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Distances by road will be longer. Located on the M1, close to Leicester, this Travelodge provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Staffordshire countryside. The Quality Hotel and Suites is an ideal base for touring the Peak District, with Burghley House, Stamford and Snibston Discovery Park, close by. It has well furnished rooms, restaurant and a relaxing bar. Situated on the M1, the Days Inn Leicester provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside.