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About Ilkeston

Known for

The Ilkeston Fair (one of England's largest travelling fairs, held every October since 1252), D.H. Lawrence's country (Lawrence grew up just over the Nottinghamshire border), the lace and hosiery heritage, and a Derbyshire market town of real character

A little history

The Ilkeston Fair has been held annually since 1252 — one of England's longest-running fairs, transforming the town centre for three days every October. D.H. Lawrence's childhood was spent in nearby Eastwood but Ilkeston's culture deeply influenced his writing.

Local tip

The Ilkeston Fair in October is genuinely extraordinary — one of England's last great travelling fairs taking over the entire town centre. The D.H. Lawrence heritage trail connects Ilkeston to Eastwood.

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