Attractions and markets shut as storm hits region

Queen's Park in Loughborough has been closed

Historic houses, gardens and countryside sites across the East Midlands have announced they have closed this weekend due to Storm Amy.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain across the region for Saturday.

The National Trust and Forestry England confirmed they would be shutting a number of properties across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Wollaton Park in Nottingham and Kedleston Hall near Derby are among the landmarks that have been forced to close their gates.

In Leicestershire, Queen's Park and The Outwoods in Loughborough were closed on Saturday, as well as Charnwood Museum in the town.

'Prioritise safety'

Other events across the region, including the Bolsover Artisan Food and Craft Market on Saturday, were cancelled in anticipation of the bad weather.

Organisers of Nottingham's Goose Fair said: "[We are] planned to open as normal with the winds forecast to ease off as the day goes on.

"All showmen monitor the conditions for their rides and attractions. There may be delays in some of the taller rides opening depending on conditions."

Most sites were expected to be back open on Sunday.

Bassetlaw District Council said markets in Worksop and Retford were also cancelled, with a spokesperson adding: "We apologise for this disruption but have prioritised the safety of the public, market traders and our staff when making this decision."

What sites have announced closures?

Nottinghamshire

• Clumber Park

• The Workhouse and Infirmary

• Wollaton Park

• Sherwood Pines

Derbyshire

• Calke Abbey

• Kedleston Hall

• Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors

• Hardwick

• Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak

• Staunton Harold

Leicestershire

• Stoneywell

• Queen's Park

• The Outwoods