Be sure to have enough gas in the tank, because Nottingham is worth a detour. Located 50 miles from Old Bolingbroke, it has some terrific attractions, such as Nottingham Castle and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem. Nothing screams fun like a road trip, so keep on driving to Leicester. It’s 60 miles away and also has a few appealing sights, such as Highcross Shopping Centre and Leicester Cathedral.