East Midlands GuideThe East Midlands, in its broadest sense, is the eastern part of central England. The East Midlands include several traditional English counties: The East Midlands covers three major landscape areas: The relatively flat coastal plain of Lincolnshire, the river valley of the Trent, the third largest river in England, and the southern end of the Pennine range of hills in Derbyshire. HotelsFind hotels in Nottingham, Lincoln and more. NottinghamNottingham is a city in England, affectionately known as the "Queen of the Midlands". LeicesterLeicester is the largest city in the East Midlands region of England, the capital of the traditional county of Leicestershire, with a population of some 330,000 in the city area and nearly 500,000 in the metropolitan area. LincolnThe English county town of Lincoln, Lincolnshire is a cathedral city nestled between two portions of the Lincoln Edge - a steep escarpment that dominates the mostly flat county. DerbyshireDerbyshire is a county in northern England, part of the United Kingdom. Derby people do have a noticeable accent but this is easily understood. LincolnshireLincolnshire is one of the larger, eastern counties of the East Midlands region of central England, and the second largest county in England with an area of 2,687 square miles. NottinghamshireNottinghamshire is a county of England in the United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire is one area everyone should visit for a break or holiday. LeicestershireLeicestershire is a county in the East Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire, or Northants, is a county in England. There are many towns within Northamptonshire but as of yet no cities. Peak DistrictThe Peak District is the name given to a picturesque upland area of the East Midlands region of England. RutlandRutland is a county in the East Midlands of England, notable for being England's smallest county.