Stoney Stanton

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Stoney Cove national dive centre. Stoney Cove is a disused granite quarry. While quarrying took place the water had continually to be pumped away. However, after the workings ceased in 1958 the water was allowed to fill the massive hole left after 150 years of quarrying. It took 5 years to flood the area completely. Stoney Cove was first used for commercial dive training in the 1960's following the discovery of oil in the North Sea. It has been operating as a public dive training facility since 1978 and has been much improved in recent years. Numerous attractions have been sunk, including a Wessex helicopter, Nautilus sub and the steam powered tugboat Stanegarth.
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Stoney Cove national dive centre. Stoney Cove is a disused granite quarry. While quarrying took place the water had continually to be pumped away. However, after the workings ceased in 1958 the water was allowed to fill the massive hole left after 150 years of quarrying. It took 5 years to flood the area completely. Stoney Cove was first used for commercial dive training in the 1960's following the discovery of oil in the North Sea. It has been operating as a public dive training facility since 1978 and has been much improved in recent years. Numerous attractions have been sunk, including a Wessex helicopter, Nautilus sub and the steam powered tugboat Stanegarth.
Photo by Lynne Kirton (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Croft car boot sale entrance from elevation of 25m Taken from within the boot sale using a digital camera attached to an 80ft (25m) pole. Croft village is to the north east.
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St Michael's parish church, Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire, seen from the south
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Farmland near Sapcote A public bridleway crosses this field on its way to Sapcote.
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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4 out of 5
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Solihull England
The price is €78 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€78
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,090 reviews)
Great time lovely amenities we felt very well looked after. Thanks!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club
Hilton Birmingham Metropole

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

4 out of 5
National Exhibition Centre Birmingham England
The price is €106 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
€106
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
Very clean. Good facilities. Staff incredibly friendly

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Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Parkway Birmingham England
The price is €73 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€73
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Good staff, clean

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG
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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
36 Market St Leicester England
Stay at this aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
Managers and staff were absolutely the BEST! Pretty lobby with bar and cafe, excellent space in the rooms, great location … everything was wonderful here and we felt welcomed. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in town!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Sky City Apartments

Sky City Apartments

3 out of 5
250 Radford Road Coventry England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Coventry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Coventry Transport Museum ...
7.6/10 Good! (140 reviews)
Walls are paper thin and a lot of admin to do to actually get sent virtual keys etc. for the price better off in a mainstream hotel to be honest.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

Old Silk Apartments by Covstays

3 out of 5
59 Lower Ford St Coventry England
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