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The interactive experiments at Snibston Discovery Park bring science truly alive! Its colourful Fashion Gallery is the country's largest outside London and explores four main themes - why we wear clothes, the body transformed, fashion works and the fabric lab. And not to be missed are the fascinating colliery tours by former miners who once worked down the pit on the site of this award-winning attraction.
Take lunch in one of the lovely cafes in the pretty market town of Ashby de la Zouch.
See the world's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars at Donington Grand Prix Collection. Capturing over 100 years of motorsport history and 130 cars such as McLaren, Ferrari, Jordan and Lotus preserved in the five halls - this is a must see for motor-sport enthusiasts!
Moira,
Leicestershire
Conkers, a unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences. Enter a world of adventure - explore 4 discovery zones with interactive exhibits, ride on the Conkerchoo train and go wild in the adventure play areas.
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Burton upon Trent,
Staffordshire
Marston's Pedigree Brewery. Join a brewery tour and see time-honoured brewing methods in action. Tours are available Monday - Friday by appointment only.
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Coalville,
Leicestershire
Donington le Heath Manor House is a 13th Century stone house, renovated in the early 17th Century. It is now a museum with furnished rooms and medieval collections. Take afternoon tea in the manor house's lovely tea room, Classics.
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The National Forest Company,
Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6BA.
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