Address

East Midlands Airparks Services
Donington Park
Castle Donington
East Midlands
DE74 2RP

Directions

Please note, the post code, (DE74 2RP) supplied for Sat Navs, will take you close to Airparks East Midlands but not directly to the car park. Due to this we would strongly suggest that you follow the directions below to ensure you arrive at the car park correctly.

From the South via the M1: Leave the M1 at Junction 23a, following signs for East Midlands airport, (A453). Go past the main entrance to the airport, (traffic lights) and proceed straight on. Go straight over the next roundabout and turn right at the next set of traffic lights. After 120m turn left into Donington Park and Airparks Services is 180m on the left (signposted).

From the North via the M1: Leave the M1 at Junction 24 and follow the signs for East Midlands airport, (A453). Go past the airport main entrance, (traffic lights) and proceed straight on. Go straight over the next roundabout and turn right at the next set of traffic lights. After 120m turn left into Donington Park and Airparks Services is 180m on the left (signposted).

From Birmingham: follow the M42 and leave at Junction 14, sign-posted Castle Donnington. Once you reach the top of the slip road, please turn left. Follow the road to a T-junction, turn right and continue until you hit a set of traffic lights. At the lights turn left. After 120m turn left into Donnington Park, go through the security gate and Airparks is situated 180m on the left.

Distance to airport

The car park is located within easy reach of the airport (2.5 miles).

Transfers from airport

Transfers operate every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day to and from the terminal taking approximately 8 minutes. You should normally allow 40 minutes to check in and transfer to the airport. During the morning and afternoon busy periods you should allow more time to compensate for traffic delays. Additional time may be needed if Donington Park is holding a major event. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for traffic delays caused by events in the local area and strongly advise customers to check www.donington-park.co.uk for the latest details.

Arrival procedure

To get to Airparks East Midlands turn into Donington Park, go through the security gate and Airparks is located 180 metres on the left (signposted). Upon your arrival at Airparks, enter the site through the barrier and drive to the end of the marked arrival lanes. Go to reception and hand in your printed confirmation (or quote booking reference) and your car keys and your car will be parked for you whilst you transfer to the terminal. Your car will be checked by our staff and timed digital photographs will be taken of any marks or damage.

Departure procedure

On return, simply wait where you were dropped off and our 20 minute bus service will transfer you back to the car park.

Security

Airparks Services are Holders of the Park Mark Award initiated by the Association of Chief Police Officers and the ISO 9001 standard of quality assurance. Airparks East Midlands is fully fenced and floodlit, with 24 hour patrols to ensure your vehicles safety and your peace of mind.

Insurance

Parking is always at the vehicle owner's own risk.

Disabled facilities

All Airparks buses have disabled access.

Additional information

Please allow 40 minutes from arrival at the car park to reach the airport.

Airparks is unable to carry bikes, surfboards, canoes or other large objects that will not fit into the luggage racks on its buses. If you are bringing large items with you we suggest you drop them off at the airport before parking your car. Remember to check beforehand that your airline will accept them for carriage. If your actual stay is longer than your booked stay, you will be charged extra on departure at the car park's standard daily rate. No refund will be issued for part used stays and any additional time will be charged at the local gate rate. Please be aware that when events are taking place, traffic in this area is likely to be heavier and therefore we suggest leaving more time for your journey.

Please note this car park cannot accept bookings for minibuses, high-sided vehicles, mobile homes, lorries, caravans or trailers, even if multiple spaces are booked. There is a maximum height limit on all vehicles of 2.10m (7 feet).

Airparks Return Greet

Airparks Express service means you don't have to get a return transfer when you arrive back at East Midlands airport. Instead, Airparks will bring your car to the terminal for your collection.