EAST MIDLAND AEROPARK

The East Midlands Aeropark is an aviation museum near the East Midlands Airport. Visit this place for a fun day out for families, couples, and aviation enthusiasts and check out the vintage aircrafts on display.

The Aeropark is a booming international passenger and freight airport where yiu can observe the modern airliners of today taking off and landing while studying the preserved planes of the past.

 Just 170 meters north of the airport’s main east/west runway are two viewing mounds located within the Aeropark. The mound near the eastern end of the Aeropark is the same height as the fence around the airport, providing a free view of the airport that is ideal for capturing pictures. 

 Location: Hill Top, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2PR, United Kingdom

Timings: Saturday to Monday and Thursday : 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Closed

Entry Fees: Adults - £5

Children - £3

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Highlights

• Sit and observe the approaching, transitioning, and departing aircraft with views of the airport
•  The Aeropark welcomes group visits from variety of organizations, including scouting troops, car clubs, photographers and many others
• If you plan your visit on one of their special days, you can get a chance to check out the inside area of the planes
•  They also have a function space for events like birthdays, christenings, meetings and movie screenings