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Derbyshire
Guides & Maps
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 Swadlincote
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Swadlincote, the
largest town in this part of Derbyshire, is on the borders
of Leicestershire and Staffordshire.
The town was established
as part of this area's pottery and brick industries These
were been replaced by engineering and service industries in
the 20th century.
As a sizable town
it has good shopping facilities, including a pedestrianised
area, a leisure centre, and a dry ski slope.
Outside Swadlincote
the area has been renovated to turn the spoil heaps and other
industrial waste land into park lands.
Plenty to see in the
area as well, including the recently opened National Forest
Millennium Discovery Centre.
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Map of Swadlincote |
What
To See -
Swadlincote Tourist Attractions
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 Swadlincote
Ski Centre, Hill Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP Off A511,
signposted, nursery slope and a main run plus 650 metre Toboggan
run. Special events during the year, restaurant, ski shop, ski
and snow-board clubs. Tel: 01283 217200 
Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00 |
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| Catton
Hall, Catton, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8LN,
off the A513 from the A38. A Georgian House, 1745, with estate,
been in present family hands since 1405. 17th & 18th century
pictures and furniture.
Open: Mon, 13:30-15:00 Apr-Oct inc. Groups by appointment all
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| Rosliston
Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX, take
A38 then Roliston road at Walton-on-Trent, new woodland area
with craft workshops, walks, wildlife hide, play and picnic
areas, wildlife garden, lake. Cycle hire and archery. Restaurant,
etc, admission free, some charges for play facilities &
special events. Tel: 01283 535039/01283 515524 Open: 07:00-dusk
every day. |
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| Beehive
Farm Centre, Rosliston, DE12 8HZ , south east of the
village, take A38 then Roliston road at Walton-on-Trent, a 45
acre farm woodland, walks, horse-riding, fishing lakes, play
area, craft centre, cafe etc..Tel: 0973 387315 Open: Farm 08:30-17:00
pm. park open dawn to dusk. |
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Parties, Grangewood Zoo, Grangewood, Netherseal, DE12
8BE off A444 at Overseal, south of Swadlingcote. Small rainforest
zoo, animals, birds, reptiles and insects. Tel: 01283 760541
The zoo is open to the public during school holidays Tuesday
to Friday 10.00 - 16.00 and also Bank Holidays. Please telephone
to confirm due to private parties that are held here. |
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| Conkers,
Rawdon Road, Moira, DE12 6BD, new £16M development at the Heart
of the National Forest, indoor and outdoor interactive experiences.
Includes an assault course, adventure playground, sculpture
trail, train rides.Restaurants, shops, etc.Tel: 01283 216633
Open: Daily 10:00-6:00 |
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| Foremark
Reservoir, Ticknall, Derby, off A514 towards Derby, 230
acre reservoir with trout fishing, walks, picnic areas, adventure
playground. Tel: 01283 701709
Open: Apr-Oct 7:00-dusk and Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00 |
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| Staunton
Harold Reservoir, Melbourne, Derby,off B587 south of
Melbourne. 209 acre reservoir, walks link to Calke Abbey. Visitor
centre with exhibitions.Tel: 01283 701709 Car park charge.Open:
Apr-Oct 7:00-dusk and Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00 |
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Where
To Stay in Swadlincote
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Rosliston near Swadlincote
Nestling in secluded woodland glades, these newly built and attractively furnished lodges sit in the National Forest Centre's 152 acre site, a sustainably managed area. The wildlife is abundant and lake fishing ½ mile away, way marked walks, cycle hire.. Sleeps 6 - 8
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Around
The Swadlincote Area
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Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire or
Burton on Trent in Staffordshire
before going north to the Peak District. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Burton-upon-Trent (3.60 miles) Ashby de la Zouch (4.22 miles) Melbourne (6.70 miles) Coalville (8.83 miles) Twycross (9.38 miles) Tamworth (10.96 miles) Derby (11.02 miles) Market Bosworth (12.29 miles) Kegworth (12.68 miles) Lichfield (12.72 miles) Loughborough (14.92 miles) |
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Area
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Our
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Call
0870 4786316
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