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2 unusual facts about North West Leicestershire


North West Leicestershire

It is also notable as the location of Castle Donington and Donington Park, a grand-prix circuit and a major venue for music festivals.

Orion Airways

Orion Airways (known simply as 'Orion') was an airline based in the United Kingdom with its head office on the grounds of East Midlands Airport in Castle Donington, North West Leicestershire.


Andrew Bridgen

Bridgen is separated from Jackie, who was a Conservative councillor for the Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe ward of North West Leicestershire District Council from 2007 until losing her seat in 2011.

William Stenson

His house (now demolished) was near the site of the present day North West Leicestershire Municipal Offices.


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Moira Furnace

Built by the Earl of Moira in 1804, the building has been preserved by North West Leicestershire District Council as a museum featuring lime kilns and craft workshops.