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Taken on part of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Willington, UK. #canal #derbyshire #midlands #trentandmersey #waterways
The Trent and Mersey canal. Looking off the road over bridge towards Stenson.
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Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Derby runs to the right of the picture less than thirty metres behind the trees.
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Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire. The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The freight railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Nottingham (or Derby) runs to the right of the picture less than fifty metres behind the trees.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Buckford Bridge The old and the 'new'. The traditional brick canal bridge now only gives pedestrian access to the canal towpath. The new bridge was built to cross the railway which is alongside the canal at this point.

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The Littleover Lodge Hotel

The Littleover Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
222, Rykneld Road, Littleover Derby England
The price is CA $87 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $87
CA $105 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)
Fabulous place with lovely staff, great food and all round great stay.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

The Littleover Lodge Hotel
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is CA $134 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
CA $134
CA $160 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,396 reviews)
Quick trip but would definitely recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is CA $109 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
CA $109
CA $131 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room wasn’t dark enough for a good nights sleep as emergency lighting. No room service menu available. Breakfast was poor as buffet style with limited selection. Drink choice was poor as coffee from a machine tastes horrible. It’s a shame you couldn’t offer a healthier cookie without the rapeseed ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
Amazing room. Staff were lovely. Definitely be coming again.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
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Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Check out the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Elvaston Castle featuring heritage architecture and a castle

Elvaston Castle

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Elvaston Castle
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kedleston Hall
Derby Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a city

Derby Cathedral

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Cathedral
Melbourne Hall which includes a park

Melbourne Hall

Tour the well-appointed rooms of the manor house of a 900-year-old estate and go for a stroll around its ornamental garden.

Melbourne Hall

Things to do

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

CA $26
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

CA $28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Detail of Watson Fothergill's Office, Nottingham as featured on the Guided Walk.

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

CA $37
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

CA $18
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
A fun and different way to see Nottingham

Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

CA $28
per adult
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
Private Nottingham Walking Tour with Local Guide

Private Nottingham Walking Tour with Local Guide

CA $250
per traveller
Private Nottingham Walking Tour with Local Guide
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