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 (1st May-September)
| Thursdays |
10:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturdays |
12:00 - 17:00 |
| Sundays |
10:30 - 17:00 |
Last entrance to the park is 1 hour before closing time.
Additional opening times or extended hours will be on display at the Aeropark and on this web site.
Winter (1st October to April)
| Sundays |
10:30 to 17:00 or dusk (whichever is earlier) |
From 1st May 2010 entrance to the Aeropark is free for children under 5 years of age, 50p for 5 to 16 years and £2 for adults.
Car parking is free.
Facilities
In addition to the aircraft on static display there are very popular viewing mounds where you can view the movements at the International East Midlands Airport, there are picnic tables on the viewing mounds and throughout the site.
Toilets (male/female/disabled) are located in the Romney Hanger 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 mounds are suitable for the disabled and children in buggies/push-chairs. The viewing mounds are grassed areas and therefore are subject to the prevailing weather and therefore may be inaccessible to wheeled vehicles at times.
Pets: With the exception of assistance dogs (Guide Dog's etc.) dogs and other animals are not permitted in to the Aeropark.
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