Hotels Ilkeston
Ilkeston is part of the Nottingham metropolitan area. Ilkeston can be reached by taking the M1 motorway from Nottingham; although there are currently no train stations in Ilkeston, there are rumors that one is planning to be built soon. Ilkeston is though to have been founded in the 6th century AD by the Anglian chieftain Elcha. Throughout its history, Ilkeston has been known for metalworking. Historians have discovered evidence that there has been iron-working in the Ilkeston area since Roman times. During the 18the century, large-scale iron-working began to develop as the Industrial Revolution spread to the Ilkeston area. This development continued so that by the end of the 19th century, works around Ilkeston were producing 7000 tons of pig iron per month. Production of steel pipe began after World War I at the Stanton Works in Ilkeston, and there were 12,500 people working in the metal working industries around Ilkeston in the early 20th century. The works around Ilkeston are presently significantly reduced from that time, although there still is substantial production of steel and concrete products in and around Ilkeston. The Ilkeston Market Place is the home of the Charter Fair. The Charter was granted by King Henry III in 1252, and the fair has taken place annually for more than 750 years. The fair is held in October of each year, and features entertainment, food, and agricultural exhibits. Due to its proximity to Nottingham, Ilkeston has a plethora of hotels and bed & breakfast options available in the area. Everything from cheap hotels up to luxury options can be found in the area; compare hotels on one of the many travel sites that list hotels online. Ilkeston is easy to reach from cities across the United Kingdom and Europe; the East Midlands Airport is a comprehensive airport with air service to and from many cities across the British Isles and Europe. The East Midlands Airport is located about 25 minutes by car from Ilkeston.