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Discover Loughborough's student nightlife

The compact East Midlands town of Loughborough in Leicestershire is home to one of the UK's most renowned universities for sport, technology and engineering. Students number a fifth of the population, so while the centre is small, Loughborough packs a big nightlife punch. Head for Wards's End, home to a string of busy bars, incuding hipster favourite, The Orange Tree. Night owls should head either to Echo's and Fire-Fly Club which are both open until the early hours.

Travel through time in Leicester

Loughborough University is just 25 minute's drive from the East Midland's largest city. History buffs flock to visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre, which traces the history of the famous monarch from the medieval period up to 2012 - when archaeologists discovered his long lost remains more than 500 years after he was buried, following his defeat at the epic Battle of Bosworth.

Art and architecture in Nottingham

Just half an hour in the car from Loughborough brings you to Nottingham. Named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2015, Nottingham has a vibrant arts scene, including regular live poetry readings and workshops at the Hand & Heart pub and University of Nottingham. Visit Nottingham Council House, built in opulent neo-classical style, or the glorious gothic Arkwright Building at Nottingham Trent University, for the city's best architecture. Planning a trip to Loughborough University? Travelodge Loughborough Central Hotel puts you in the heart of town, while Travelodge Nottingham Central Hotel is best for exploring the city.

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