East Midlands
"The East Midlands is England's fourth largest region, positioned right in the middle of the country. It includes the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. It has world world-class attractions like The Peak District National Park, Sherwood Forest, Lincoln Cathedral, Chatsworth House, Silverstone motor racing circuit and The National Space Centre" - source: East Midlands Development Agency
It also has top shopping and some ace bars in Nottingham, some of the best curry houses in the country are in Leicester...
http://www.enjoyenglandseastmidlands.com/
Universities in this region:
University of Bedfordshire (Grantham College)
University of Bedfordshire (Leicester College)
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln
Broxtowe College, Nottingham
Castle College Nottingham
Chesterfield College
Cliff College
Coventry University (Moulton College)
Coventry University (University of Leicester)
De Montfort University
University of Derby
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
Lincoln College
Loughborough College
Loughborough University
University of Luton (Now University of Bedfordshire) (Grantham College)
University of Luton (Now University of Bedfordshire) (Leicester College)
New College Nottingham
New College Stamford
University of Northampton
The University of Nottingham
Nottingham Trent University
The People's College Nottingham
South Nottingham College
South Leicestershire College
Stamford College
Stephenson College Coalville