England's East Midlands is known as an area of great beauty and historical significance. Its rolling fields and deep forests have given rise to legends such as Robin Hood. However, it's also home to a great many exciting cities, with more and more travellers looking to enjoy city breaks in the East Midlands.
Numerous cities within the East Midlands region offer a panoramic experience of this historically significant area. If you don't have time to visit them all, here is a brief run-down of three of the best cities the East Midlands has to offer.
As a city at the heart of the industrial revolution, Derby is a great location for history buffs. The 18th century mills of River Derwent are a UNESCO World Heritage site and there are tons of other hidden history gems dotted around the city. Outdoor beauty abounds with locations like Darley park which offers 80 acres of endless greenery to enjoy.
A great place to walk amongst legends new and old, Nottingham is of course the site of Sherwood forest, home to the infamous Robin Hood. Nearby, Wollaton Hall is the same site used as Wayne Manor in the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy! Nottingham is also home to an eclectic mix of bars, clubs and cocktail vendors.
The largest city in the East Midlands is home to a variety of attractions, including the National Space Centre - a must for budding astronauts - and the Great Central Railway, the last place to see multiple steam engines in full flow. Football fans might also enjoy a trip to King Power stadium to see the city's football club, who shocked the world in 2015 by winning the Premier League, one of the biggest sporting upsets in history.