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The county, about 15,627 Km 2 in extent, is the 4 th largest region in England with approximately 4,172,179 inhabitants.
The East Midland’s encompasses the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Kings and Queens, poets,
authors and pilgrims all left their mark on the region and are remembered in the various heritage centres, museums, castles
and stately homes. It is a county full of contrast. From the cosmopolitan city of Nottingham where vibrant nightlife and great
shopping can be found to the quieter market towns surrounded by the rolling fields of the beautiful rural countryside.
The county is an area of immensely diverse scenery, ranging from the flat agricultural landscapes of southern Lincolnshire
through the wooded estates of the Dukeries in Nottinghamshire to the upland drama of the Derbyshire Pennines, which lie
within one of England’s most famous and heavily visited national parks.
Perhaps the largest city in the East Midlands region is Nottingham, home of Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest. From
literary greats, Lord Byron to D H Lawrence, from foot balling hero Brian Clough to international designer Paul Smith
its heroes are legendary. Nottinghamshire’s heritage is rich and varied.
Derbyshire boats some of England’s most attractive hill and mountain scenery. A substantial portion of the
Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire and the northern point of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines.
In Derbyshire you find large country houses such as Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall.
Lincolnshire is perhaps one of England’s most enigmatic counties, rich in ancient history and atmosphere. Places of
interest include Belton house, Harlaxton Manor and Lincoln Castle and Cathedral. The Lincolnshire coast is host to two very
different seaside experiences- The Fun coast and the Rural coast. The Fun coast, stretching from Skegness to Mablethorpe is
home to some of the finest seaside resorts in the UK. Skegness, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea are three out of only 83 European
Blue Flag beaches UK wide and they also have the Tidy Britain Group’s Seaside Award. Between and beyond the popular beaches
the haunt of wild life thrives in the unbroken tranquility of the Rural coast. Gibraltar Point, Saltfleetby, Crook Bank and more
all reward those seeking the natural coastline. These wild stretches of sand are some of Lincolnshire’s greatest natural
assets. In the Linsonshire Wolds you will find peace and tranquillity. For 30 years the Wolds have been designated an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, punctuated by picture postcard villages and market towns such as Horncastle, Louth, Spilsby and
Tattershall.
Leicestershire takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester. Other major towns in the county include
Loughborough, Melton Mombray and Market Harborough. Natural features found in the county include Rutland Waters, one
of the largest reservoirs in Europe, Charnwood Forest and the Vale of Belvoir. Places of interest include Belvoir Castle,
Bosworth battlefield, Donnington Park, East Midlands airport and Twycross Zoo.
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