East Midlands Mid Stay 1
(formerly known as Long Stay Car Park 3)
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA
Distance to airport
The car park is conveniently located just a short walking distance away from the terminal building, taking approximately 3-5 minutes to reach the terminal.
Transfers from airport
Transfers are not required as the car park is within walking distance to the terminal.
Previously called East Midlands Medium Term car park this is a Park Mark on-site facility a few minutes’ walk from the terminal. Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology is in operation so customers should ensure that they give the correct details when booking. Large vehicles such as motor homes and caravans are not allowed to park here.
Directions
Please check your booking confirmation for details.
Leave the M1 at junction 24 from the North, following Ashby Road, or junction 23A from the South. At the roundabout, take the exit for Ashby Road. Continue straight over the mini-roundabout. Take a right signposted for the Thistle hotel. Take the first exit at the roundabout. Follow Viscount Road straight over another roundabout. You will find the car park on the right just before the end of the road.
Arrival procedure
Please check your booking confirmation for details.
We operate an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system so it is essential you have entered the correct vehicle registration when making your booking.
We recommend that you bring a copy of your confirmation with you.
On arrival, please drive up to the entry barrier and wait for the machine to read your number plate. This can take up to a minute.
If nothing happens, please press the button marked "assistance" to speak to a member of staff through the intercom.
Please don't insert your credit or debit card into the barrier at any point or you will be charged again for your parking. Also, don't press the ticket button as this will stop you being able to gain entry.
Then just walk to the terminal.
Departure procedure
Please check your booking confirmation for details.
On your return, please walk back to your car, drive to the exit barrier and it will lift to let you out. This can take up to a minute. If it doesn't, press the button marked "assistance" and a member of staff will let you out.
Please don't insert your credit or debit card into the barrier at any point or you will be charged again for your parking.
Security
The car park is protected by 24-hour CCTV, entry and exit barriers and a fence, and is lit at night. Security guards patrol the car park every hour, 24 hours a day. The car park has also been awarded the Park Mark, a security award for car parks which is accredited by the police.
Insurance
The Airport is insured for damage caused by their own negligence but will not normally accept responsibility for the acts of a third party. Full details are available from the car park on request.
Additional information
No motor homes, lorries, trailers or caravans are permitted even if multiple spaces are booked.
This car park is a self-park facility where you park your own vehicle and retain your keys.
Previously known as
East Midlands Long Stay 3
East Midlands Medium Stay Parking
East Midlands Mid Stay 1 reviews
3.6/5 from 90 verified reviews
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4
JM
John Morris
We used Mid stay carpark 1. It is only a short walk to departures. Automatic number plate recognition for both entry and exit. My only small criticism is that the directions to the carpark could be clearer.
Verified booking 28 Jan 2025
4
DB
Denise Boomer
Good stay except when we had to leave in the early hours. Had to phone for help as did a couple of others in front of us. Barrier wasn't working too well. Good parking though.
Verified booking 6 Aug 2017
2
MN
Mr Nowak
Parking too expensive
Verified booking 21 May 2017
4
CC
C Conlon-dowd
It very conveneient but a bit pricey, maybe because I booked with just two days until travel?
Verified booking 9 May 2017
4
DT
D Trevor
No problems parking after assistance on intercom. A few minutes walk to terminal and easy to find on return. Parking space and tarmac good. Only reason not a 5 being instructions to find carpark 3 hard to follow because quotes looking for Thistle hotel when it's Jurys Inn. Certainly use again.
Verified booking 13 Apr 2017
5
AF
A Flower
Booking straightforward and everything worked when we arrived and left the car park.
Verified booking 31 Mar 2017
5
MS
Mr T Summers
Very eSy to find .
Verified booking 28 Mar 2017
5
LL
L Lindley
Excellent in every way!
Verified booking 23 Nov 2016
4
DN
D Nicholls
We parked in No, 3 car park there doesn't appear to be a bus service from this area so we had to walk .
Although it said it was a 5min walk to the terminal it is not very pleasant when it's raining and pulling cases along a path that is in a very poor state of repair.
Very disappointing!!!!
We used Mid stay carpark 1. It is only a short walk to departures. Automatic number plate recognition for both entry and exit. My only small criticism is that the directions to the carpark could be clearer.
Verified booking 28 Jan 2025