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In future all our auctions will be held at
The Bretby Conference Centre
Ashby Road, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0YZ
| How to get there: | ||
| By road: The Conference Centre is situated on A511 between Woodville and Burton on Trent, | ||
| By rail: The nearest railway station is Leicester. There are frequent trains from London (St. Pancras). The fastest take about 1 hour and there are taxis available at the station. | ||
| By air: There are flights from many European cities to both
East Midlands and Birmingham International airports and also some direct
flights from a few U.S. airports. East Midlands airport is approximately 18 miles from Bretby. Birmingham International airport is approximately 30 miles from Bretby. |
| Accommodation: | ||||
| The Bretby Conference Centre complex contains 38 modern en-suite bedrooms @ £50 single and £60 twin including breakfast. To book rooms, please contact the Centre direct. When booking mention David Stanley Auctions for a 10% discount. | ||||
| The Bretby Conference Centre, Ashby Road, Bretby, Burton on Trent, E15 0YZ | ||||
| Tel: 01283 553440 | Fax: 01283 553448 | Email: enquiries@bretbycc.co.uk | ||
| Web site: www.bretbycc.co.uk | ||||
| Other
accommodation nearby: To book rooms, please contact the establishment direct: |
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| The Field Head Hotel,
Markfield Lane, Markfield, Leics. LE6 9PS This is a 3-star hotel located at Markfield, 1 mile east of Junction 22 of the M1, approx. 3 miles from the Charnwood Arms. |
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| Tel: 01530 245454 | Fax: 01530 243740 | ||
| Granada Travel Lodge A mid-price roadside motel. At Junction 22 of the M1 Rooms can be booked either through the Central Reservations service or online. |
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| Travelodge reservations: 0800 850 950 | Online booking: www.travelodge.co.uk | ||
| Hermitage Park Hotel,
Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3FR A new good quality hotel on edge of Coalville. Coalville is about 3 miles from the Charnwood Arms. |
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| Tel: 01530 814814 | Fax: 01530 814202 | ||
| Fallen Knight Hotel,
Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2FQ This is a 3-star hotel that has recently been refurbished and renovated. Ashby-de-la-Zouch is about 8 miles from the Charnwood Arms. |
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| Tel: 01530 412230 | Fax: 01530 417596 | ||
| Royal Hotel, Station Road,
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2GP A traditional old English hotel. |
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| Tel: 01530 412833 | |||
| Cedars Guest House, 66
Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LN This is a cheaper option. |
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| Tel: 01530 412017 | |||
Tourist attractions in the area:
If you wish to spend some time in the area that are several places to visit that are of interest including.
| Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 1LE | Bass Museum, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs. DE14 1YQ | The Bell Foundry Museum, Loughborough, LE11 1AR | ||
| A baroque mansion, dating from 1701-3, set in a stunning landscape park with a beautiful walled garden and orangery. | The displays cover the history of brewing, including a description of the work of the Customs Officer, the story of brewery transport and glass and ceramics related to beer drinking. | The only museum of bells and bell founding in Britain, it is located in a working bell foundry, John Taylor Bell Founders Ltd. | ||
| The house contains an eclectic collection including a natural history collection and a magnificent 18th century state bed | There is also as a collection of vintage cars with the Worthington Bottle car and the stables of the Bass Shire horses. | There is original material relating to bells, their history and fittings. | ||
| A national Trust property, further information can be obtained from their web site at www.nationaltrust.org.uk | For further information contact the museum. Tel: 01283 511000. Fax: 01283 513509 |
For further information contact the museum. Tel: 01509 233414. Fax: 01509 263305 |
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