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East Midlands Travel Information
What areas are in the East Midlands?
How many cities are in the East Midlands?
Is the East Midlands a good place to live?
What’s the biggest city in the East Midlands?
Its main cities are Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Derby, and Northampton. Leicester is officially the largest city in the region, although the largest area is the Nottingham Urban Area. East Midlands Airport is situated between the three main cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
Air Travel
East Midlands Airport in North West Leicestershire is situated in proximity to the region’s largest cities; some 14 miles from the centres of Derby and Nottingham, with central Leicester being some 21 miles away and Lincoln further north east being 43 miles away. The airport is the region’s biggest public airport, used by over 4 million passengers annually.
Rivalry between the region’s three biggest cities has led to a long-running discussion about the identity of both the airport, and region, with the East Midlands rarely found on any non-political map of the UK. The name was at one point changed to Nottingham East Midlands Airport so as to include the name of the city that is supposedly most internationally recognisable. However, the airport has a Derby phone number and postcode, and is in Leicestershire, but is officially assigned to Nottingham by IATA. As a result of the dispute, the name change reverted.
Three of the world’s four main international air-freight companies (integrators) have their UK operations at EMA: DHL, UPS and TNT Express (TNT bought by UPS); FedEx have theirs at Stansted. It is the second-largest freight airport in the UK after Heathrow, but most freight from EMA is carried on dedicated planes, whereas most freight from Heathrow is carried on passenger planes (bellyhold).
Royal Mail have their main airport hubs at Heathrow and EMA, as EMA is conveniently near the M1, A42 and A50. Heathrow takes some 60 per cent of UK air freight, and EMA some 10 per cent, with Stansted, Manchester and Gatwick next. Air freight has grown at EMA from 1994 to 2004 from about 10,000 to over 250,000 tonnes.
The main hours of cargo flying are from 20:00–05:00; domestic cargo flies into the airport in the evening, then from 23:30 to 01:30 cargo flies to European capitals and from 03:00–05:00 from Europe to EMA. It is the UK’s twelfth-largest passenger airport; the runway is the UK’s sixth-longest at 2,900 metres (9,500 ft). Royal Mail flights from EMA go to Belfast, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Newcastle, Exeter and
Bournemouth, and it is the largest UK Royal Mail air hub, with eleven flights per night. DHL is the main route carrier at EMA by far with 20 flights per night, UPS have 6, and TNT have 2 (Belfast and Liège); for hubs in Europe, DHL flies to Leipzig, UPS to Cologne, and TNT at Liège.
Smaller airports in the region include Retford Gamston Airport, Nottingham Airport, Leicester Airport, Hucknall Airfield, Sywell Aerodrome, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and Humberside Airport. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield lies just outside the East Midlands in South Yorkshire.
Rail
Three of the United Kingdom’s mainline railways serve the region: the Midland Main Line, the East Coast Main Line, and the West Coast Main Line (Northampton Loop) providing services terminating at London St Pancras, London King’s Cross and London Euston respectively. The three lines provide regular high-speed services to London, at up to 125 mph (200 km/h), serving Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough, Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, East Midlands Parkway, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Grantham, Newark North Gate and Retford. Northampton and Long Buckby are served by the Northampton Loop of the West Coast Main Line.
England’s primary south-west to north-east Cross Country Route runs through Derby and Chesterfield. Worksop, Mansfield, Lincoln, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Skegness, Boston, Spalding and Oakham are served by regional services The Chiltern Main Line also serves the western fringe of the region, at Kings’s Sutton.
A land speed record for trains was broken in the region. Although the record was set in 1938, the current world speed record for steam trains is held by 4468 Mallard, which clocked 126 mph (203 km/h) between Grantham and Peterborough, pulling six coaches on the East Coast Main Line near Little Bytham in Lincolnshire, on 3 July 1938.
The Mallard record was unbroken by any British rail train until 6 June 1973, when an InterCity 125 between Northallerton and Thirsk reached 131 mph (211 km/h). Mallard in 1938 had six carriages and a dynamometer car. The national electric-train speed record (pre-High Speed 1) of 162 mph (261 km/h) was set on the same stretch as the Mallard record, on 17 September 1989 by Class 91 91010.
There are plans to bring a new high-speed rail line through the East Midlands as part of the High Speed 2 project, of which Phase 2 would bring a new line connecting Birmingham to Leeds, with a proposed station in Toton known as the East Midlands Hub It would also serve the region via “classic-compatible” tracks serving Chesterfield and Sheffield, just outside the region.
Roads
The M1 (part of the E13 European route) serves the four largest urban areas in the region and affords a motorway link between London, Yorkshire, and North East England. Additionally, the M6 begins on the south-western edge of the region, providing links to the West Midlands and North West England. Both connect to other major routes providing further links to other parts of the UK.
To the east of the largest cities lies the A1 (part of the European route E15, which is important for journeys to and from ports on England’s north-east coast and the capital, and is a major artery for the United Kingdom’s agricultural industry. The A46 largely follows the Fosse Way, which has linked the south-western and north-eastern parts of England since Roman times.
The A43 dual carriageway connects the East Midlands via the M40 motorway corridor with the university city of Oxford, as well as South of England and Solent ports further afield. The historically important A5 runs along the south-west Leicestershire boundary to the south of Lutterworth and Hinckley.
The A14 runs through the north of Northamptonshire, serving the settlements of Kettering and Corby alongside surrounding areas, and is a major route between the region and the East of England, including the university city of Cambridge, and the major port of Felixstowe.
Ports
River Trent – geograph.org.uk – 684700
The River Trent at the former High Marnham Power Station, next to the 1897 Fledborough Viaduct; the power station, built in 1959, was Europe’s first 1000 MW coal power station (5 x 200 MW) and consumed coal from 17 collieries; the area is the largest collection of power stations in Europe, sometimes known as Kilowatt Valley
The Trent is a navigable river used to transport goods to the Humber, as well as passing by many power stations. The Trent is the only river in England able to supply cooling water for power stations for most of its length; it has the largest water capacity in England, although it is not the longest.
Several rivers in the region gave their name to early Rolls-Royce jet engines, namely the Nene, the Welland, and the Soar.
How many ports are in England?
What are the main ports in the UK?
- Port of Felixstowe. This port is located in Suffolk and it’s also the busiest port dealing with 48% of the country’s container trade. …
- Port of Southampton. …
- Port of London. …
- Port of Immingham. …
- Port of Liverpool.
What’s the biggest port in England?
Trams
East Midlands Key Facts
What is East Midlands famous for?
What’s the biggest city in the East Midlands
Its main cities are Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Derby, and Northampton. Leicester is officially the largest city in the region, although the largest area is the Nottingham Urban Area. East Midlands Airport is situated between the three main cities of Derby, Leicester and Nottingham.
How many cities are in the East Midlands?
How many counties are there in East Midlands?
What accent do East Midlands have?
What is the capital of the East Midlands?
Is East Midlands a good place to live?
East Midlands Statistics
| Largest city | Leicester |
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| Largest urban area | Nottingham Urban Area |
| Counties | Derbyshire Leicestershire Lincolnshire (except North and North East Lincolnshire) Northamptonshire Nottinghamshire Rutland |
| Government | |
| • Leaders’ board | East Midlands Councils |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,627 km2 (6,034 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 4th |
| Population
(2021 census
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| • Total | 4,880,200 |
| • Rank | 8th |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
Accommodation and Hotels in the East Midlands
Below we have listed some of the best Accommodation and Hotels in the East Midlands
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Northamptonshire, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
What are the best hotels to stay in Northamptonshire?
Which hotels in Northamptonshire are good for families?
Many families visiting Northamptonshire loved staying at White Horse Inn & Restaurant, The Poplars Hotel and Cartwright Hotel.
Similarly, The Fox and Hounds, The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough and The Aviator Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
How many hotels in Northamptonshire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 375 hotels in Northamptonshire you can book on Booking.com.
What are the best hotels in Northamptonshire near Silverstone?
Some of the best hotels in Northamptonshire near Silverstone include Silverstone Bed and Breakfast, Suitehuts @ Silverstone and Silverstone Golf Club And Hotel.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Northamptonshire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Northamptonshire cost £3 per night, and 4-star hotels in Northamptonshire are £6 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Northamptonshire can on average be found for £5 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are some popular places to stay in and around Northamptonshire?
Popular places to stay in Northamptonshire include hotels near Silverstone, Brampton Heath Golf Centre and Wootton.
What hotels in Northamptonshire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Northamptonshire loved staying at White Horse Inn & Restaurant, The Falcon Hotel and The Poplars Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Northamptonshire are highly rated by couples: The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough, The Red Lion and Cartwright Hotel.
What are the best cities to stay in Northamptonshire?
Northampton, Daventry and Corby are popular with other travellers visiting Northamptonshire.
What hotels in Northamptonshire have nice views?
Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, Cartwright Hotel and White Horse Inn & Restaurant have received great reviews from travellers in Northamptonshire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Northamptonshire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at The Falcon Hotel, The Poplars Hotel and Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton.
What hotels in Northamptonshire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Northamptonshire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try White Horse Inn & Restaurant, Cartwright Hotel and The Poplars Hotel.
Breakfast at these hotels in Northamptonshire are also highly rated: The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough, The Stanwick Hotel and The Falcon Hotel.
The Falcon Hotel
Hotel in Northampton
Situated in Northampton, 29 km from Kelmarsh Hall, The Falcon Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, free bikes and a bar. Amazing food at the restaurant, 6 course tasting menu was unexpectedly good. The ‘bar’ food was also very good. Service was well paced though at times could feel draw out.
The Poplars Hotel
Hotel in Moulton
Situated within the rural village of Moulton, The Poplars provides 4-star, award-winning accommodation within a 300-year old stone building with seasonal dining and cooked breakfasts, 15 minutes’…we liked everything and the owner.breakfast was excellent,room clean and well equipted.
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Derbyshire, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
How many hotels in Derbyshire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 1,244 hotels in Derbyshire you can book on Booking.com.
What hotels in Derbyshire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Derbyshire loved staying at The Swan Inn, Sanctuary Garden and The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor.
Similarly, these hotels in Derbyshire are highly rated by couples: The Duncombe Arms, Stables Ashbourne and The Merchant’s Yard.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Derbyshire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Derbyshire cost £7 per night, and 4-star hotels in Derbyshire are £7 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Derbyshire can on average be found for £20 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are some popular places to stay in and around Derbyshire?
Popular places to stay in Derbyshire include hotels near Donington Park, Chatsworth House and Download Festival.
What hotels in Derbyshire have nice views?
Stables Ashbourne, Fischers Baslow Hall – Chatsworth and Melbourne View Hotel have received great reviews from travellers in Derbyshire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Derbyshire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Rafters at Riverside House Hotel, The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor and Morley Hayes Hotel.
What are the best hotels in Derbyshire near Donington Park?
Some of the best hotels in Derbyshire near Donington Park include Ramsley Fields Apartments, Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel and Melbourne View Hotel.
Which hotels in Derbyshire are good for families?
Many families visiting Derbyshire loved staying at The Merchant’s Yard, The Staff Of Life and Fischers Baslow Hall – Chatsworth.
Similarly, The Duncombe Arms, Melbourne View Hotel and Cavendish Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
What hotels in Derbyshire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Derbyshire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Rafters at Riverside House Hotel, The Duncombe Arms and Sanctuary Garden.
Breakfast at these hotels in Derbyshire are also highly rated: The Merchant’s Yard, Cavendish Hotel and The Canal.
What are the best cities to stay in Derbyshire?
Derby, Chesterfield and Buxton are popular with other travellers visiting Derbyshire.
What are the best hotels to stay in Derbyshire?
Peak Edge Hotel, The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor and The Merchant’s Yard are some of the popular hotels in Derbyshire.
In addition to these hotels, The Duncombe Arms, The Devonshire Arms and Hodgkinsons Hotel & Restaurant are also popular in Derbyshire.
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Lincolnshire, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Which hotels in Lincolnshire are good for families?
Many families visiting Lincolnshire loved staying at No 1 Bank Chambers, Hemswell Court and Palm Court, Seafront Accommodation.
Similarly, Griffin Inn Irnham, Village Limits Bed and Breakfast Rooms and The Burlington Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
What are the best cities to stay in Lincolnshire?
What hotels in Lincolnshire have nice views?
The Hope and Anchor Pub, Hickman Hill Hotel and Imaginarium restaurant have received great reviews from travellers in Lincolnshire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Lincolnshire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Washingborough Hall Hotel, The Reindeer Inn and Palm Court, Seafront Accommodation.
What are some popular places to stay in and around Lincolnshire?
Popular places to stay in Lincolnshire include hotels near Cadwell Park, Burghley House and Lincoln University.
What hotels in Lincolnshire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Lincolnshire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Imaginarium restaurant, Hemswell Court and The Adam and Eve.
Breakfast at these hotels in Lincolnshire are also highly rated: Village Limits Bed and Breakfast Rooms, The Bull Hotel and Tower Hotel.
What are the best hotels in Lincolnshire near Cadwell Park?
Some of the best hotels in Lincolnshire near Cadwell Park include The Beeches B&B, Dollys Hideaway Cabin and iLodge 73.
How many hotels in Lincolnshire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 1,426 hotels in Lincolnshire you can book on Booking.com.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Lincolnshire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Lincolnshire cost £7 per night, and 4-star hotels in Lincolnshire are £6 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Lincolnshire can on average be found for £7 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What hotels in Lincolnshire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Lincolnshire loved staying at The Houblon Arms, Hemswell Court and Village Limits Bed and Breakfast Rooms.
Similarly, these hotels in Lincolnshire are highly rated by couples: Palm Court, Seafront Accommodation, The Burlington Hotel and No 1 Bank Chambers.
What are the best hotels to stay in Lincolnshire?
The Burlington Hotel, The Houblon Arms and Village Limits Bed and Breakfast Rooms are some of the popular hotels in Lincolnshire.
In addition to these hotels, Palm Court, Seafront Accommodation, No 1 Bank Chambers and The Adam and Eve are also popular in Lincolnshire.
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
What hotels in Nottinghamshire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Nottinghamshire loved staying at Bentinck Hotel, Hogs Head Hotel and Hart’s Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Nottinghamshire are highly rated by couples: Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham – Gateway and The Bowman by Greene King Inns.
How many hotels in Nottinghamshire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 598 hotels in Nottinghamshire you can book on Booking.com.
What are the best hotels in Nottinghamshire near Sherwood Forest?
Some of the best hotels in Nottinghamshire near Sherwood Forest include Loxleys Lodge, Bridleways Guesthouse & Holiday Homes and Lavender House.
What are the best hotels to stay in Nottinghamshire?
Bentinck Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham – Gateway and The Bowman by Greene King Inns are some of the popular hotels in Nottinghamshire.
In addition to these hotels, Gamston Lock, Nottingham by Marston’s Inns, Lace Market Hotel and The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club are also popular in Nottinghamshire.
What hotels in Nottinghamshire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Nottinghamshire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd, Hogs Head Hotel and The Bingham Townhouse.
Breakfast at these hotels in Nottinghamshire are also highly rated: Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel, The Bowman by Greene King Inns and Kings Park Hotel.
What hotels in Nottinghamshire have nice views?
The Angel Inn (Blyth), Hart’s Hotel and Lodge at Tap Haus have received great reviews from travellers in Nottinghamshire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Nottinghamshire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at The Woodhouse Inn, Bentinck Hotel and Kings Park Hotel.
Which hotels in Nottinghamshire are good for families?
Many families visiting Nottinghamshire loved staying at Hogs Head Hotel, The Angel Inn (Blyth) and Hart’s Hotel.
Similarly, The Bingham Townhouse, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham – Gateway and Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd are also popular among family travellers.
What are the best cities to stay in Nottinghamshire?
Nottingham, Worksop and Retford are popular with other travellers visiting Nottinghamshire.
What are the best hotels in Nottinghamshire near East Midlands Airport?
Travellers who stayed in Nottinghamshire near East Midlands Airport (EMA) have said good things about Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport, an IHG Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport and Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport.
Among the hotels near East Midlands Airport in Nottinghamshire, Hilton East Midlands Airport, Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel and Melbourne View Hotel have also been highly rated.
What is the best neighbourhood to stay in Nottinghamshire?
Nottingham City Centre, Lace Market and Hockley are popular with other travellers visiting Nottinghamshire.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Nottinghamshire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Nottinghamshire cost £4 per night, and 4-star hotels in Nottinghamshire are £7 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Nottinghamshire can on average be found for £10 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What are some popular places to stay in and around Nottinghamshire?
Popular places to stay in Nottinghamshire include hotels near Sherwood Forest, Lace Market and Nottingham Castle.
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Leicestershire, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
What hotels in Leicestershire are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Leicestershire loved staying at the hammer and pincers, Bridge House Barn and Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms.
Similarly, these hotels in Leicestershire are highly rated by couples: Hotel Brooklyn Leicester, St Martins Lodge and The Manor House at Quorn.
What are the best hotels to stay in Leicestershire?
Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms, The Manor House at Quorn and the hammer and pincers are some of the popular hotels in Leicestershire.
In addition to these hotels, Hotel Brooklyn Leicester, St Martins Lodge and Novotel Leicester are also popular in Leicestershire.
How many hotels in Leicestershire are listed on Booking.com?
There are 502 hotels in Leicestershire you can book on Booking.com.
Which hotels in Leicestershire are good for families?
Many families visiting Leicestershire loved staying at Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms, The Manor House at Quorn and Vale House.
Similarly, Nevill Arms Inn, the noel @ whitwell and Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
What hotels in Leicestershire have nice views?
The Fox and Hounds, Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre and The Old Pheasant have received great reviews from travellers in Leicestershire regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Leicestershire also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at Hotel Brooklyn Leicester, Winstanley House and Badgers Mount Hotel.
What are the best cities to stay in Leicestershire?
Leicester, Castle Donington and Oakham are popular with other travellers visiting Leicestershire.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Leicestershire?
On average, 3-star hotels in Leicestershire cost £3 per night, and 4-star hotels in Leicestershire are £7 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Leicestershire can on average be found for £6 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What hotels in Leicestershire offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Leicestershire that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try the noel @ whitwell, the hammer and pincers and The Kings Arms Inn.
Breakfast at these hotels in Leicestershire are also highly rated: Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel, Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms and Nevill Arms Inn.
What are the best hotels in Leicestershire near Belgrave Road?
Some of the best hotels in Leicestershire near Belgrave Road include The Corner House, Novotel Leicester and The Acacia, Luxury with Private Balcony + Parking.
Questions about Accommodation and Hotels in Rutland, East Midlands
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
What hotels in Rutland have nice views?
Greetham Valley, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms and The Fox and Hounds have received great reviews from travellers in Rutland regarding the views from their hotel rooms.
Guests staying in Rutland also spoke highly of the views from the rooms at The Falcon Hotel, The Old Pheasant and Barnsdale Lodge.
Which hotels in Rutland are good for families?
Many families visiting Rutland loved staying at Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms, The Falcon Hotel and the noel @ whitwell.
Similarly, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms, The Admiral Hornblower and Wisteria Hotel are also popular among family travellers.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Rutland?
On average, 3-star hotels in Rutland cost £5 per night, and 4-star hotels in Rutland are £6 per night. If you’re looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Rutland can on average be found for £2 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
What hotels in Rutland are good for couples?
Couples travelling in Rutland loved staying at Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms and The Falcon Hotel.
Similarly, these hotels in Rutland are highly rated by couples: The Fox and Hounds, Wisteria Hotel and the noel @ whitwell.
How many hotels in Rutland are listed on Booking.com?
There are 79 hotels in Rutland you can book on Booking.com.
What are the best cities to stay in Rutland?
What are the best hotels to stay in Rutland?
Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms, Barnsdale Lodge and The Falcon Hotel are some of the popular hotels in Rutland.
In addition to these hotels, The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms, Wisteria Hotel and The Fox and Hounds are also popular in Rutland.
What hotels in Rutland offer an especially good breakfast?
For hotels in Rutland that serve up a highly-rated breakfast, try The Kings Arms Inn, the noel @ whitwell and Rutland Water Courtyard Rooms.
Breakfast at these hotels in Rutland are also highly rated: The Lake Isle Restaurant with rooms, Wisteria Hotel and The Falcon Hotel.
Book Hotels, Guest Houses & Hostels in East Midlands
Hotels in East Midlands, England are spread around the State within the territory of 17.9 kilometers, while 66 hotels are located directly in the city centre. We have 16 Guest Houses available to Book in the East Midlands, England and 66 Hotels listed available for Booking right now.
- Discount Hotels in Nottinghamshire
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Hotels in the East Midlands by County
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- Leicestershire
- Derbyshire
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- Lincoln
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Healthcare
Healthcare in England is mainly provided by the National Health Service (NHS), a public body that provides healthcare to all permanent residents in England, that is free at the point of use. The body is one of four forming the UK National Health Service as health is a devolved matter, there are differences with the provisions for healthcare elsewhere in the United Kingdom, and in England it is overseen by NHS England. Though the public system dominates healthcare provision in England, private health care and a wide variety of alternative and complementary treatments are available for those willing and able to pay.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is a senior minister of the Crown within the Government of the United Kingdom, and leads the Department of Health and Social Care with responsibility for England’s NHS. The Secretary serves as the principal adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on all health matters.
National Health Service
The NHS is free at the point of use for the patient though there are charges associated with eye tests, dental care, prescriptions, and many aspects of personal care.
The NHS provides the majority of healthcare in England, including primary care, in-patient care, long-term healthcare, ophthalmology and dentistry. The National Health Service Act 1946 came into effect on 5 July 1948. Private health care has continued parallel to the NHS, paid for largely by private insurance, but it is used by less than 8% of the population, and generally as a top-up to NHS services.
Recently there have been some examples where unused private sector capacity has been used to increase NHS capacity and in some cases the NHS has commissioned the private sector to establish and run new facilities on a sub contracted basis. The involvement of the private sector remains relatively small and according to one survey by the BMA, a large proportion of the public oppose such involvement.[3]
Crime
The crime rate in the United Kingdom was 79.52 per 1,000 people in 2021–2022. The overall UK crime rate saw a 1.18% increase from 2020. Among England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the country with the highest crime rate was England, at 77.49 crimes per 1,000 people.
The overall crime rate in England in 2021 was 75 crimes per 1,000 people, and the most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which happened to roughly every 33 out of 1,000 residents.
Out of all of England’s larger towns and cities, Westminster is the most dangerous. The next most dangerous is Middlesbrough, and Leeds comes in as third most dangerous. There are safer parts of England, starting with Bamber Bridge which ranks as the safest area in England, followed up by Fareham in second place, and Cannock in third place.
Tourism
Tourism plays a significant part in the economic life of England. In 2018, the United Kingdom as a whole was the world’s 10th most visited country for tourists and 17 of the United Kingdom’s 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites fall within England.
What areas are in the East Midlands?
Towns & Cities in East Midlands
Lincolnshire
Below is the list of locations in Lincolnshire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Alford
Billingborough
Billinghay
Boston
Bourne
Caistor
Chapel St. Leonards
Corringham
Cranwell
Crowland
Crowle
Donington on Bain
Epworth
Gainsborough
Goulceby
Grantham
Hemswell
Holbeach
Horncastle
Ingoldmells
Kirton in Lindsey
Lincoln
Long Sutton
Louth
Mablethorpe
Market Deeping
Market Rasen
Metheringham
Moulton
Saxilby
Skegness
Sleaford
Spalding
Spilsby
Stamford
Stickney
Stragglethorpe
Sutton on Sea
Waddington
Weston
Woodhall Spa
Towns and Cities in Northamptonshire
Below is the list of locations in Northamptonshire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Blakesley
Blisworth
Brackley
Braunston
Broughton
Burton Latimer
Corby
Crick
Daventry
Desborough
Duston
Grafton Regis
Gretton
Higham Ferrers
Horton
Irchester
Irthlingborough
Kettering
Little Houghton
Northampton
Oundle
Pitsford
Ravensthorpe
Roade
Rothwell
Rushden
Stoke Bruerne
Sywell
Towcester
Wellingborough
Towns and Cities in Derbyshire
Below is the list of locations in Derbyshire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Alfreton
Allestree
Ashbourne
Bakewell
Belper
Bolsover
Buxton
Buxworth
Caldwell
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chatsworth
Chesterfield
Clay Cross
Creswell
Crich
Derby
Doe Lea
Draycott
Dronfield
Duffield
Glossop
Hadfield
Hatton
Heanor
Hope
Ilkeston
Kirk Langley
Littleover
Long Eaton
Mapperley
Matlock
Melbourne
New Mills
Newbold
Ripley
Shirebrook
Somercotes
Spondon
Staveley
Stonebroom
Swadlincote
Tansley
Whaley Bridge
Whitwell
Willington
Wirksworth
Towns and Cities in Nottinghamshire
Below is the list of locations in Nottinghamshire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Arnold
Beeston
Bingham
Calverton
Costock
Cotham
Eastwood
Farndon
Hucknall
Huthwaite
Kimberley
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Langar
Langley Mill
Mansfield
Market Warsop
New Ollerton
Newark-on-Trent
Nottingham
Ollerton
Papplewick
Radcliffe on Trent
Ravenshead
Retford
Ruddington
Southwell
Sutton on Trent
Sutton-in-Ashfield
West Bridgford
Worksop
Towns and Cities in Leicestershire
Below is the list of locations in Leicestershire. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Barrow Upon Soar
Blaby
Broughton Astley
Castle Donington
Coalville
Countesthorpe
Fleckney
Groby
Hinckley
Kegworth
Leicester
Loughborough
Lutterworth
Market Bosworth
Market Harborough
Melton Mowbray
Mountsorrel
Narborough
Newtown Linford
Oadby
Quorn
Ratby
Shepshed
Sileby
Stoneygate
Syston
Whetstone
Wigston
Wymeswold
Towns and Cities in Rutland
Below is the list of locations in Rutland. The regional and county boundaries around Britain do change so some of the locations may be in a different region to what you expect. To make searching easier, some of the locations are listed under their older county names as this is how most people remember them.
Oakham
Ridlington
Uppingham
Museums & Galleries
Below we have listed some of the best museum’s in East Midlands, England
- The National Holocaust Centre and Museum – Newark
- Bakewell Old House Museum – Bakewell
- Towcester Museum – Towcester
- Bassetlaw Museum – Retford
- Rutland County Museum – Oakham
- Derby Museums – Derby
- Harborough Museum – Harborough
- King Richard III Visitor Centre – Leicester
- International Bomber Command Centre – Canwick Hill
- Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre – Grimsby
- The Canal Museum – Stoke Bruerne
- National Justice Museum – Nottingham
See All Museum’s in East Midlands
National Parks
Below we have listed some of the best National Parks in East Midlands, England, United Kingdom
World Heritage Sites
Below we have listed some of the best World Heritage Sites in East Midlands, England
- Kirby Hall. An exceptional Elizabethan mansion.
- Peveril Castle. An imposing Norman fortress.
- Bolsolver Castle. Sample the ‘Cavalier’ splendour.
- Peveril Castle. An imposing Norman fortress.
See All World Heritage sites in East Midlands
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Below we have listed some of the best Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Midlands, England
Love Lincolnshire Wolds
Discover amazing places to eat, sleep and visit across the Lincolnshire Wolds and charming Market Towns..
Visit Love Lincolnshire Wolds Website
Red Hill Nature Reserve
Situated above Goulceby, the most spectacular feature of the reserve is the exposure of the Red Chalk, a formation that only occurs in Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Fantastic views of the surrounding landscape.
Visit Red Hill Nature Reserve Website
Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit
Home to some great car and motorcycle racing including hosting a round of the British Superbike championship.
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Ludborough Station is the home of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, the only full sized steam railway in Lincolnshire.
Visit Lincolnshire Wolds Railway website
Claythorpe Watermill
Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, between Alford and Louth, is one of Lincolnshire’s loveliest surprises. Set in the grounds of a beautiful former watermill, the riverside attraction has been transformed by the new owners.
Wild Pines Park
Wild Pines Park offers one of the largest ropes courses in the UK, with challenging and exciting activities for all ages. Situated in the beautiful woodland of Linwood Warren, Wild Pines Park near Market Rasen, offers the chance for a unique and adventurous day out in the trees. The site is open all year round, why not contact or call in and enjoy the amazing woodland.
Willingham Woods
Situated just over 1 mile outside of Market Rasen on the A631 towards Louth, ideally situated to stop in for an ice cream or to walk around the woods with the children and the dogs. This is also an ideal place to park your horse box and join the
Lindsey Trail
The Lindsey Trail is a 69 mile circular multi-user route through the Lincolnshire Wolds. It extends from Market Rasen to Horncastle, suitable for carriage drivers, horse riders, cyclists and walkers.
Snipe Dales Country Park
Situated on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Snipe Dales is one of few semi-natural wet valley systems still surviving. These wet valleys, rough grazing, scrub and wood land of the Nature Reserve provide good habitat for a variety of wildlife. Breeding birds include grasshopper warbler, willow warbler, sedge warbler, meadow pipit and yellow hammer.
Hubbards Hills
On the outskirts of Louth lies Hubbards Hills, a chalk steep-sided valley. All year long this parkland has something special to offer. On sunnier days children of all ages enjoy splashing in and out of the River Lud that gently flows along, enjoying an ice cream from the café, playing games on the huge expanses of grass and picnicking alongside the ducks.
Market Rasen Racecourse
Set in its rural surroundings Market Rasen is the only racecourse in Lincolnshire and offers a unique experience. The friendly family atmosphere and amazing views around this excellent national hunt course are unmatched anywhere in the country. It really is the perfect place for a great day out!!
Bolingbroke Castle
A prime example of 13th century castle design complete with a large gatehouse, round towers and a moat. Today the castle is a ruin with only the ground floors of the towers remaining and the lower parts of the walls.
Gunby Hall
Fine red-brick house, dating from 1700, with Victorian walled gardens. Gunby Hall has been described as a large doll’s house nestled in an idyllic spot at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The poet Alfred Lord Tennyson visited here regularly, and it is said to have inspired the imagery of ‘the haunt of ancient peace’ in his poem The Palace of Art.
Northcotes Heavy Horse Centre
A non profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. The Centre, close to Spilsby, provides a home and caring facilities for horses with particular needs and believes that these horses, who have given their all in their working environment, should enjoy the remainder of their lives in a happy, caring environment where they can contribute to the happiness of others.
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Relive a World War 2 Bomber Airfield here at East Kirkby. Experience the sights and sounds, smells and atmosphere. The only place in the Country to see a Lancaster Bomber on its original airfield, and ride in it!
Rushmoor Country Park
Open air, family run farm park for children from 2 to 92 – Come and spend the day in a small and friendly country style farm park set in 6 acres of Lincolnshire countryside just outside the market town of Louth. If you enjoy animals then young, old, happy or grouchy we think you will find something here to make you smile…
Abington Meadows
This is an urban reserve just off the A45, and its marshy grassland is home to such a tremendous diversity of wildlife that it falls within the Nene Valley Special Protection Area.es Meadow We manage the reserve on behalf of Northants County Council.
Visit Abington Meadows Website
Barford Wood and Meadows
Once part of Rockingham Forest – which until the late 1700s was a large expanse of woodland, parkland and small-scale farmland – this reserve contains habitats that include hay meadows, parkland and newly-planted woodland.
Visit Barford Wood and Meadows Website
Barnes Meadow
These three meadows on either side of the River Nene encompass a wide range of grassland and wetland habitats. These include a redundant arm of the Nene, the river itself, Hardingstone Dyke and a variety of recently created ditches and shallow scrapes.
Boddington Meadow
This site has never been ploughed, and as a result retains much of the wildlife that has lived here for centuries. We manage it as a traditional meadow, harvesting hay in late summer followed by grazing. The varied flora attracts a wide range of insects. The most frequently recorded butterflies are orange tip, peacock, small tortoiseshell, meadow brown and ringlet, and the red-headed cardinal beetle is just one of 48 species of beetle known to live here.
Visit Boddington Meadow Website
Bradlaugh Fields
These three meadow areas, close to Northampton town centre, are part of the larger Bradlaugh Fields Park complex.
The reserve contains fine examples of unimproved, semi-natural limestone grassland and fragments of ancient hedgerow. Plants typical of calcareous grassland are found here, including yellow-rattle, knapweeds, lady’s bedstraw, red bartsia and bird’s-foot trefoil.
If you are lucky and visit at dawn or dusk foxes and badgers are commonly spotted around the Bradlaugh Fields complex.
Visit Bradlaugh Fields Website
Bugbrooke Meadow
This small secluded reserve is a remnant of the grassland once common along the banks of the river Nene. Much of the southern half of the site is is spring-fed flush (mire) wet all year round, while the northern half next to the river is winter flooded. Much of the botanical richness is a consequence of these two distinct types of water source.
Visit Bugbrooke Meadow Website
Collyweston Quarries
In June, the grassland is aglow with the golden-yellow flowers of common rockrose, common bird’s-foot-trefoil and dyer’s greenweed – once gathered to produce a yellow dye. This colourful display continues with pinks and purples when the pyramidal orchid, greater knapweed, wild thyme and clustered bellflower come into flower. Glow-worms can be seen in the longer grass at dusk or night time in June, when the females glow green to attract mates. Reptiles such as common lizard bask in the sun on the bare ground and dry stone walls.
Visit Collyweston Quarries Website
Travel Requirements
When you travel to England, you:
- do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel
- do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive
- do not need to quarantine when you arrive
This applies whether you are vaccinated or not.
It includes people who are transiting through England.
Other countries may have rules about what you need to do to leave the country to travel to England. You should check travel advice for the country you are travelling from.
How to stay safe while in the UK and on public transport
Travel provider and transport hub rules
Your travel provider, or the transport hub you travel through, may have COVID-19 rules in place. For example they may require or advise you to wear a face covering.
You should follow any COVID-19 rules and guidance from:
- your travel provider – airline, ferry, coach or train company
- the transport venue – airport, port, coach or railway station
Red list countries and territories
There are currently no red list restrictions in place for travel to England.
Travel abroad from England
Other countries have rules about what you must do to travel there from England.
Read separate guidance about what you need to do to travel abroad from England.
Covid Information
Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions and requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. These measures can be imposed suddenly and may include:
- entry or exit bans
- quarantine
- mandatory proof of vaccination or COVID-19 testing
- suspensions or reductions of international transportation options
Foreign authorities might not recognize or accept proof of vaccination issued by Canadian provinces and territories. You may need to obtain a translation, a notarization, an authentication, or the legalization of the document.
Before travelling:
- verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any restrictions or requirements related to this situation
- consider even your transit points, as there are transit rules in place in many destinations
- monitor the media for the latest information
- reconfirm the requirements with your airline or tour operator
The situation could disrupt your travel plans. You should not depend on the Government of Canada for assistance to change your travel plans.
Useful links
- Travel restrictions and health requirements – United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
Every country or territory decides who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from the British authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
Check your Passport and Travel Documents before you travel
Check how long it will take to get a passport before you apply.
If you need a passport urgently, you can find out more about the Online Premium or 1 week Fast Track services.
Do not book travel until you have a valid passport – your new passport will not have the same number as your old one.
What is a passport?
A passport is a travel document that serves as the ultimate form of proof for your citizenship. Every country issues passports to citizens of that country. British Citizen passports are issued by the United Kingdom Identity & Passport Service (IPS). UK passports come in two sizes to accommodate frequent travellers, jumbo and regular. Jumbo passports contain 48 pages while regular passports contain 32 pages.
Do I need a passport?
British citizens require passports to exit and enter the UK and all other countries in the world. It is your responsibility to carry the correct identification while travelling abroad.
Do British Subjects have the same rights of entry to other countries as a British Citizen passport?
No. British Subject passport holders have different entry requirements than British Citizen passport holders. If you hold one of these passports and require information on passports and visas, email info@uk.visacentral.comfor further information.
How does VisaCentral obtain a passport for me?
VisaCentral provides passport services for UK citizens by submitting proper documentation on your behalf to the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). This eliminates the need for you to visit, communicate, and correspond directly with the IPS. Please go to Passports to see the full range of passport services VisaCentral provides. For citizens of any other country residing in the UK, please consult your home country’s local consular office for passport details.
How long is my passport valid?
If your passport was issued when you were 16 years of age or older, your passport is valid for 10 years. If your passport was issued when you were 15 years of age or younger, your passport is valid for 5 years.
When applying for a passport renewal, will my old passport be returned to me?
Yes, your old passport will be returned unless it is deemed to be damaged by the UK Identity & Passport Service (IPS). The passport will clearly indicate that it is invalid and it is important that you advise whether any valid visas remain in the passport before applying for it to be renewed.
How long must my passport be valid for international travel?
Most countries require that a passport be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires sooner than that, you must apply to renew your passport. Go to Visas to determine how long a passport must be valid for each specific country of travel. In the event that your passport is set to expire go to Renew Passport and get started.
Can VisaCentral obtain additional passport pages for my passport?
No. You must apply for another passport. Go to Renew Passport for details.
How many blank passport pages do I need to meet entrance requirements and what is considered a ‘blank’ passport page?
Passports must have enough blank pages to accommodate entry and exit immigration stamps for each country of travel. At least one visa page in your passport is required for each visa. Most travel visas that are stamped into your passport require an entire blank visa page. A ‘blank’ visa page must be clean, clear, and not show ink or stains from any other pages in the passport.
I am recently married or divorced and have changed my name. Can VisaCentral help me change my name on my passport?
With proper documentation, you are able to change the name listed in your passport. VisaCentral can assist you in this process by submitting the necessary documents on your behalf. Visit Passport Name Change for details.
Can VisaCentral replace my lost or stolen passport?
With correct documentation, VisaCentral can replace your lost or stolen passport in as little as a day. Visit Lost or Stolen Passports for details.
Do my children require passports?
Yes. Each individual citizen, including infants, must possess his or her own passport. You are not allowed to represent other members of the family inside your passport. VisaCentral can assist you if you need to get a new child passport or if you need to renew a child’s passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children.
How old must my children be to apply for a Child Passport?
Your children must be 15 years old or younger to apply for a Child Passport. Visit Child Passport to learn about passport requirements for children under the age of 15.
How long will it take VisaCentral to process my passport?
For most passport services VisaCentral has one processing time: Fast Track – 6 working days. Visit Passports to determine the passport processing time for the type of passport you are looking for.
What mailing method does VisaCentral recommend for submitting my completed VisaCentral Application Pack?
VisaCentral recommends using Royal Mail Special Delivery or other traceable methods of delivery when submitting your completed VisaCentral Application Pack.
UK Emergency Travel Documents
UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) aren’t valid for entry into the USA or transit through the USA on an ESTA. If you’re planning to enter or transit through the USA using an ETD, you must apply for a visa from the nearest US embassy or consulate before you travel, which may take a number of days, or hold a valid lawful permanent resident card (often referred to as a ‘green card’), which you must have with you on arrival. UK ETDs issued in the USA are valid for exit from the USA.
Visa Requirements
You may need a visa to come to the UK to study, work, visit or join family.
There are different visas depending on:
- where you come from
- why you want to come to the UK
- how long you want to stay for
- your personal circumstances and skills
Before you apply, you must check if you need a visa and what type you need. Depending on your nationality, you might not need a visa to visit or transit through the UK.
Your application must be approved before you travel.
You do not need to apply for a visa if you’re an Irish citizen.
If you’re from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
If you or your family member started living in the UK by 31 December 2020, you may be able to apply to the free EU Settlement Scheme instead of applying for a visa.
The deadline to apply was 30 June 2021 for most people. You can still apply if either:
- you have a later deadline – for example, you’re joining a family member in the UK who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020
- you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for being unable to apply by 30 June 2021 – for example, you had an illness, or were the victim of domestic abuse
Check if you can still apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
If you want to visit the UK
Apply for a Standard Visitor visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months. For example:
- for a holiday or to see family and friends
- for a business trip or meeting
- to do a short course of study
You must apply for a Marriage Visitor visa if you want to visit the UK to get married or register a civil partnership.
If you have a visitor visa you cannot take a job in the UK.
If you’re travelling through the UK
You might need a visa if you’re travelling through the UK on your way to another country, for example if you have a layover between flights.
Apply for a visa to travel through the UK.
If you want to study in the UK
Your course length, type and place of study affect which visa to apply for.
A Standard Visitor visa lets you do a short course of study that lasts no longer than 6 months.
A Short-term study visa lets you come to the UK to study an English language course that is over 6 months and up to 11 months.
A Student visa is usually for a longer course. You must be sponsored by a licensed college or university and have a confirmed place. You may be able to do some work on this visa.
A Child Student visa is for 4 to 17 year olds who want to study at an independent school. If you’re 16 or over, you can do some work on this visa.
If you want to work in the UK
You can work in the UK on a short or long-term basis with a work visa. There are many types of work visa.
The visa you need depends upon:
- your skills and qualifications
- if you have a job offer and sponsorship
- if you want to bring your family with you
- what you’ll be doing – for example sporting, charitable or religious work
You can set up a business with a Start-up visa or an Innovator visa.
If you want to join family in the UK
If you’re a spouse, partner or family member of someone who has British citizenship or settlement in the UK, you can apply for a family visa to join them. They may need to show that they can support you financially.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after a set amount of time living in the UK.
If your family member is in the UK on a visa
You may be able to apply for a visa to join a family member who’s in the UK on a visa. They must be either:
- your spouse or partner
- your parent if you’re 18 or under
Check what visa you’ll need to join them.
If your family member is from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
You can apply for a free family permit if you have a close family member who was living in the UK by 31 December 2020. A family permit lets you live, work and study in the UK for up to 6 months.
Close family members include your spouse or civil partner, child, grandchild, parent or grandparent.
You can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme after your family permit expires.
Family reunion visas for refugees
If you were separated from your partner or child when you were forced to leave your country, they can apply to join you in the UK.
Your family members can apply if you have been given asylum or 5 years’ humanitarian protection, and not have British citizenship.
Other ways to get permission to live in the UK
Commonwealth citizens
You can apply for an Ancestry visa to work in the UK if you have a British grandparent and meet other eligibility criteria.
You may have right of abode to live in the UK.
If you’re a Commonwealth citizen and cannot prove your right to be in the UK, read about the Windrush scheme.
Returning residents
If you had indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and left the UK for more than 2 years you’ll need to apply for a Returning Resident visa to come back.
Other visas
There may be another visa that’s right for you based on your circumstances. Check if you need a visa and what other visas you’re eligible for.
Healthcare
- Stay up to date with public health guidance and confirm coverage with your insurance provider.
- Make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date before you travel.
- Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance.
- The standard of medical facilities in the UK is good.
- We have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK. Some GP and hospital treatments are free if you’re in the UK for a short visit. If you’re staying more than 6 months, you’ll pay a surcharge when you apply for your visa.
Bringing Medicines into England, UK
You need to prove your medicine is prescribed to you if:
- it contains a ‘controlled drug’
- you have it on you when you’re entering the UK
What sort of proof you need depends on the category of drug and how much of it you’re bringing in.
If you’re leaving the UK with medicine that contains a controlled drug, check with the embassy about the rules for the country you’re going to before you travel.
Check if your medicine contains a controlled drug
Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether your medicine contains a controlled drug.
You can also check the drugs listed on the packaging of your medicine and search for them on the controlled drugs list. The list does not give names of medicines, only drugs that are used in medicines.
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 2, 3 or 4 (part 1)
When entering the UK, you need to either:
- carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed to you
- get a personal licence if you’re travelling in the UK for at least 3 months or carrying enough of the medicine to last you that long
If you’re a UK resident who has been prescribed this medicine abroad, you must also contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit.
Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit
dflu.ie@homeoffice.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7035 6330
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 4 (part 2)
To make sure your medicine does not get taken away from you at the border, carry a letter of proof that the medicine was prescribed to you.
If it contains a drug listed as schedule 1
You must contact the Drug and Firearms Licensing Unit before you travel to the UK.
If you need a letter of proof
You need to get the letter from the person who prescribed your medicine. You might need to show this at the border.
The letter must include:
- your name
- what countries you’re going to and when
- a list of your medicine, including how much you have, doses and the strength
- the signature of the person who prescribed your drugs
If you need a personal licence
Email dflu.ie@homeoffice.gov.uk to ask for an application form. Include in your message your full intended travel details and reason for visit, as well as your UK address.
Before emailing, you should also:
- know the details of your medicine, including dose, strength and quantity
- have a letter from your doctor including their professional registration number
Apply at least 15 working days before you’re due to travel.
For further details, read more about personal licences.
Weather
At East Midlands Airport, the summers are short, comfortable, and partly cloudy and the winters are long, very cold, windy, and mostly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 2°C to 22°C and is rarely below -3°C or above 27°C.
Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit East Midlands Airport for warm-weather activities is from late June to late August.
Average Temperature at East Midlands Airport
The warm season lasts for 2.9 months, from 14 June to 9 September, with an average daily high temperature above 19°C. The hottest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is July, with an average high of 21°C and low of 12°C.
The cool season lasts for 4.0 months, from 16 November to 16 March, with an average daily high temperature below 10°C. The coldest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is January, with an average low of 2°C and high of 7°C.
Clouds
At East Midlands Airport, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The clearer part of the year at East Midlands Airport begins around 25 April and lasts for 5.5 months, ending around 8 October.
The clearest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is July, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 55% of the time.
The cloudier part of the year begins around 8 October and lasts for 6.6 months, ending around 25 April.
The cloudiest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is December, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 73% of the time.
Rainfall
To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day of the year. East Midlands Airport experiences some seasonal variation in monthly rainfall.
Rain falls throughout the year at East Midlands Airport. The month with the most rain at East Midlands Airport is your October, with an average rainfall of 53 millimetres.
The month with the least rain at East Midlands Airport is April, with an average rainfall of 33 millimetres.
Sun
The length of the day at East Midlands Airport varies extremely over the course of the year. In 2022, the shortest day is 21 December, with 7 hours, 36 minutes of daylight; the longest day is 21 June, with 16 hours, 54 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise is at 04:39 on 17 June, and the latest sunrise is 3 hours, 38 minutes later at 08:17 on 30 December. The earliest sunset is at 15:49 on 13 December, and the latest sunset is 5 hours, 45 minutes later at 21:34 on 24 June.
Daylight saving time (DST) is observed at East Midlands Airport during 2022, starting in the spring on 27 March, lasting 7.1 months, and ending in the fall on 30 October.
Humidity
We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
The perceived humidity level at East Midlands Airport, as measured by the percentage of time in which the humidity comfort level is muggy, oppressive, or miserable, does not vary significantly over the course of the year, staying within 1% of 1%throughout.
Wind
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 metres above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed at East Midlands Airport experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year.
The windier part of the year lasts for 5.7 months, from 12 October to 2 April , with average wind speeds of more than 18.4 kilometres per hour. The windiest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 21.3 kilometres per hour.
The 6.3 months, from 2 April to 12 October. The calmest month of the year at East Midlands Airport is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 15.6 kilometres per hour.
Best Time of Year to Visit
To characterize how pleasant the weather is at East Midlands Airport throughout the year, we compute two travel scores.
The tourism score favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 18°C and 27°C. Based on this score, the best time of year to visit East Midlands Airport for general outdoor tourist activities is from late June to late August, with a peak score in the third week of July.
Travel Safety
- You should exercise common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia.
- International terrorists have staged attacks in the UK. The UK Government’s terrorism threat level is “substantial”, meaning it assesses an attack is likely. Islamic extremism, extreme right-wing ideology and the status of Northern Ireland contribute to the threat. Always be alert to terrorism. Take official warnings seriously.
- Avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence. Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Petty crime occurs. Beware of pickpockets in tourist areas, at restaurants and bars, and on transport. Take care when using ATMs and credit cards.
- There have been incidents of spiking and acid attacks across the UK. Be alert.
Foreign travel checklist
Read our foreign travel checklist to help you plan for your trip abroad and stay safe while you’re there.