History of Castle Donington
Castle Donington is a historic village and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, close to the Nottinghamshire border, situated on a hill above the River Trent. The castle from which it takes its name was built in the 12th century by the de Lacy family and was a significant stronghold during the medieval period, though only earthworks remain today. The village has a fine parish church, St Edward King and Martyr, dating from the 13th century. Castle Donington is widely known today as the home of the Donington Park motor racing circuit and the Download music festival. East Midlands Airport, one of the UK's major cargo and passenger airports, lies immediately to the east.