Findern Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Taken on part of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Willington, UK. #canal #derbyshire #midlands #trentandmersey #waterways
Taken on part of the Trent and Mersey Canal near Willington, UK. #canal #derbyshire #midlands #trentandmersey #waterways
The Trent and Mersey canal. Looking off the road over bridge towards Stenson.
Photo by roger geach (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Derby runs to the right of the picture less than thirty metres behind the trees.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Trent and Mersey Canal near Findern, Derbyshire. The canal takes a fairly straight course here through the flat farm lands on the Trent Valley bottom east of the Buckford bridges. The freight railway line between Stoke (or Burton) and Nottingham (or Derby) runs to the right of the picture less than fifty metres behind the trees.
Photo by Roger Kidd (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
The Littleover Lodge Hotel

The Littleover Lodge Hotel

3 out of 5
222, Rykneld Road, Littleover Derby England
The price is NZ$131 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$131
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derby. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (397 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay, clean and friendly

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Littleover Lodge Hotel
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,394 reviews)
Hotel was lovely and the beds were comfortable. Really pleasant staff and would recommend the hotel. However wasn’t a fan of 5 WhatsApp messages plus Expedia messages from them think it was a bit too much. Apart from that everything else was great

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Get rates
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is NZ$164 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$164
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very clean and well maintained

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway
See all 2,708 properties in Findern
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
Amazing room. Staff were lovely. Definitely be coming again.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
See all properties in Findern
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Elvaston Castle which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Elvaston Castle

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Elvaston Castle
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kedleston Hall
Derby Cathedral which includes a city and heritage architecture

Derby Cathedral

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Cathedral
Melbourne Hall featuring a garden

Melbourne Hall

Tour the well-appointed rooms of the manor house of a 900-year-old estate and go for a stroll around its ornamental garden.

Melbourne Hall

Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

NZ$32
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

NZ$34
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

NZ$23
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
See all activities in Findern

Cities near Findern

Derby Cathedral showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Derby

The Hayes near Repton

Repton

Farmland opposite Green Bank Farm Looking fromnear Green Bank up towards Sandypits.
Photo by John Poyser (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Burnaston

Explore a world of travel with Expedia