Visiting the Aeropark
How to find the Aeropark
The Aeropark is located in the north-west corner of East Midlands Airport close to the village of Castle Donington and the Donnington Motor Racing circuit.
It is well signposted from the Airport's main entrance.
The Airport is located on the Junction of the A42, A453 and M1 J23a.
The viewing mound is just 170 meters north of the main east/west runway .
A map and directions are available from www.streetmap.co.uk
If you are using a Satellite Navigation system the postcode to use is: DE74 2PR
Aeropark Opening Times
The Aeropark is open year round and on all Bank Holidays (with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
During school holidays the Aeropark is often open on additional days - details will be available on this web site or see the local press.
Opening hours are:
Summer (May-September)
| Thursdays |
1030 - 1700 |
| Saturdays |
1200 - 1700 |
| Sundays |
1030 - 1900 |
Winter (October to April)
| Sundays |
10:30 to 17:00 or dusk (whichever is earlier) |
Entrance to the Aeropark is free for children under 16 years of age and just £2 for adults, Car parking is free.
Facilities
In addition to the aircraft on static display there is a very popular viewing mound where you can view the movements at the International East Midlands Airport, there are picnic tables on the viewing mound and throughout the site.
Toilets (male/female/disabled) are located in the Romney Hut as is a shop (available on Sunday's) which includes catering for tea, coffee, light snacks soft drinks and confectionary as well as a range of gifts and toys, more here .....
All facilities with the exception of the viewing mound are suitable for the disabled and children in buggies/push-chairs. The viewing mound is a grassed area and therefore subject to the prevailing weather and therefore may be inaccessible to wheeled vehicles.
Pets: With the exception of assistance dogs (Guide Dog's etc.) dogs and other animals are not permitted in to the Aeropark.
Educational and Group Visits
School parties and other groups are very welcome to visit the Aeropark but must book in advance with the Aeropark Volunteers Association.
This can be done by emailing the visit coordinator via aeropark@eastmidlandsaeropark.org or by calling Ken Williams on 07917021990.
All school groups are given special treatment and a full guided tour by AVA volunteers, there is a charge of £2 per supervising adult and £1 per child.
