EAST MIDLANDS The East Midlands region in this guide comprises the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire and Rutland. The East Midlands region is very diverse, from the hills and moors of the Derbyshire Peak district in the West to the flat Fen areas of parts of Lincolnshire. Nottinghamshire is famous for its once busy coalfields but now more famous for the shopping and night life in Nottingham known as 'The Queen of the Midlands'. There are however some quiet and beautiful places in this county. To the south is Leicestershire, once famous for its hosiery and shoe industry. Leicester is a vibrant, industrial city. Leicestershire is now at the centre of the National Forest project. The small county of Rutland contains some pretty scenery, particularly around Rutland Water. On the East Midlands section of our real ale pubs site, you will be able to find pubs, inns and hotels serving the best food in the area in and around the important towns and cities of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby, Hinckley, Lincoln, Loughborough, Mansfield, Matlock, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, Oakham, Stamford. Many of the pubs and inns serve real ale and provide accommodation. The purpose of these web pages is to enhance your enjoyment when you visit a real ale pub in this region. Please mention realalepubs.co.uk when you visit one of the pubs, inns or hotels in our guide and use our voting system to ensure that information on the site is as up to date as possible. If you are looking to find great dining pubs then visit our sister site, www.diningpubs.co.uk or if you are looking for a pub, inn, hotel or guest house with accommodation, why not visit our sister site www.staygb.com