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Cheap flights to East Midlands
Overview
East Midlands Airport is perfectly placed for visiting a trio of major English cities: Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. In just a short journey, you could be exploring a fabled forest, enjoying an incredible theme park or visiting a beautiful stately home. What’s more, the open green landscape of the Peak District isn’t far away either.
Our East Midlands flight offers
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£4.50
Set meal for two
£50
One way local transport ticket
£3.00
So many attractions
As you’ll be near to three big cities, you’ll have lots of great attractions to choose from. Close to Nottingham, Sherwood Forest is famed for being connected to the legend of Robin Hood, while the Derby Museum and Art Gallery hosts some brilliant works by Joseph Wright. You could also make the journey to Alton Towers, the UK’s second most visited theme park.
Village life
The proximity of the Peak District means you can easily explore some stunning villages. Bakewell is an idyllic market town of cobbled stone houses, and it’s also known for the delicious Bakewell Pudding. There’s also the delightful spa town of Buxton that’s perfect for simply strolling around before visiting the National Park.
The great outdoors
The Peak District is around 40 miles away from East Midlands Airport. It’s one of the UK’s most popular National Parks, with famous natural attractions including the 517m-high mountain of Mam Tor, and Thor’s Cave. It’s also the setting for the stately home, Chatsworth House, with grand architecture and beautiful gardens.
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Top local attractions in East Midlands
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Derby Museum & Art Gallery is the place to see some of the best paintings by Joseph Wright, one of the UK’s most prestigious artists in the 18th century. See his masterpieces that make captivating use of light and shadow, then admire the historic treasures of the Ancient Egyptian collection.
King Richard III Visitor Centre
This modern visitor centre was created after King Richard III’s body was discovered buried in Leicester city. You can find out more about the king’s life and death at the fascinating exhibits, as well as the story of how his body was eventually found after over 500 years.
Peak District National Park
The Peak District National Park is one of the world’s most visited national parks. It has a beautiful, open landscape with hiking trails, mountain climbs and waterfalls. Visit classic villages such as Bakewell and Buxton and marvel at the natural wonders of Mam Tor and Thor’s Cave.