The Co-op is a large supermarket on the main road through Castle Donington and has it's own carpark, which also has a good recycling point.
As well as the supermarket there is the adjacent Co-op travelshop and a small cafe. There are toilets on site which a well maintained.
The Co-op has been extended in recent years so now as well as the usual grocery items there is small selection of electricals, homewares, toys etc. They also have one corner of the store dedicated to seasonal items.
The choice is good and the store clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful, especially the older 'regulars'.
There is a kiosk till for tobacco & lottery sales.
The prices are very reasonable, especially given it is the only shop of that size in the village and has a somewhat captive audience. If you are a regular shopper it is worth getting a Dividend card for 5% back on all co-op branded items you buy - this is sent out in voucher form twice a year.
Being located in Donington close to the track when there are busy events on such as motor racing or the Download Festival the shop becomes very busy. They handle it quite well but even so it puts a strain on their facilities and it's not unusual to find essentials sold old over busy weekends. read more