Local attractions within easy striking distance (less than 1 hour) include:
- Richard III exhibition Leicester
- Bosworth Battlefield Visit the battlefield site where Richard III fought for his life and lost his crown.
- Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods.
- National Trust Stoneywell. Please note that tickets must be pre-booked.
- NEC
- Everyman Driving Experiences Prestwold (10-minute drive)
- Prestwold Hall, Willow Marsh Farm, Whatton House (popular wedding venues)
- National Forest
- National Space Centre
- Donington and Mallory Park Race Circuits
- Warwick and Belvoir Castle
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Theme Parks
- East Midlands Airport
- The Great Central Steam Railway
- The Peak District
- Loughborough, Oakham, Uppingham,Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray
- One night stop for travelling North or South of the Country
- London St Pancras International Terminal (1 hour 20minutes by rail)