Midland Co-op

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 café. 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.

The Co Op in Castle Donington is located on the main stretch of road running through the village. It specialises in a range of foods, drinks and electrical appliances making it unique to most of the local supermarkets.
Having just recently moved to the area and being used to Asda prices, I found the Co Op quite expensive to shop in. However, their recent offers on alcohol have been brilliant and just proves that if you hunt for bargains, you get them.
There is something to watch out for– I have (on several occassions) had items scanned through at the wrong price and not noticed until I’ve got home that I’ve been charged more for them. This is more an electronic fault & just proves you should check your receipt before you leave the store.

the co op is a brilliant store and is really cheap and good quality and really kind staff as well this is like the perfect shop for me

I agree with huntriss100, the staff are bone idle and miserable. Yesterday I wanted a cup of coffee, I was the only on in the queue and it took 5 mins for someone to come and take my money. One star is far to good a rating.