How to get here
Swadlincote, A511 from Burton on Trent (Staffordshire) or Ashby de la Zouch (Leicestershire). South of Derby on the A514.
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Swadlincote tourist information
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The town was established as part of this area's pottery and brick industries These were been replaced by engineering and service industries in the 20th century.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 National Forest Millennium Discovery Centre.
Activities
Swadlincote Ski Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote DE11 8LP
All year fun on the slopes. Swadlincote Ski Centre information
Beehive Farm Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8HZ
A pets corner for children. Beehive Farm information
Conkers Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6GA
Woodland active fun for all. Conkers information
Historic Houses
Catton Hall Catton, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote DE12 8LN
Visit this Georgian House. Catton Hall information
Out & About
Foremark Reservoir Milton, Ticknall, Melbourne DE65 6EG
Walks and peace and quiet. Foremark Reservoir information
Staunton Harold Reservoir Calke Road, Windmill Hill, Melbourne DE73 1DL
Visit the Country Park and reservoir for some fresh air. Staunton Harold Reservoir information
Rosliston Forestry Centre Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX
Activities and walks for all the family. Rosliston Forestry Centre information
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
The Bulls Head 39.95*
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1 Woodville Road Swadlincote DE11 7AT MAP In the heart of the National Forest, this early 18th-century pub provides modern, cosily furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is just 5 minutes’ drive from Swadlincote, and East Midlands Airport is 15 miles away. Every elegant room at The Bull’s Head ... More Information and Book ... |
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48 Bath Lane Swadlincote DE12 6BD MAP In the heart of the National Forest, this eco-friendly YHA hostel is situated next to the Conkers Visitor Centre. It features a traditional restaurant, free parking and a games room. The majority of the YHA National Forest Hostel's rooms contain bunk bed... More Information and Book ... |
Holiday Cottages
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Grangewood Botany Bay near Swadlincote DE12 8DY Enjoying a blissfully peaceful setting in the heart of the National Forest this smartly furnished and contemporarily styled conversion of a 17th century single storey barn boasts a hot tub in its courtyard garden. Set near the owners' home with views ... Sleeps 6... |
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Spring Cottage Overseal near Swadlincote DE12 6NE Superbly presented and luxuriously furnished this attractive cottage stands in an acre of enclosed gardens in the National Forest and 3 miles from Ashby's famous castle and good shopping. Conkers Enchanted Forest and Treetop Adventure Melbourne House Sleeps 8... |
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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 ˝ mile away, way marked walks, cycle hire.. Sleeps 6 - 8... |
Visit Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire or Burton on Trent in Staffordshire before going north to the Peak District.
Towns Near Swadlincote To Visit - straight line distance:
Burton-upon-Trent Tourist Information (3.60 miles) Ashby de la Zouch Tourist Information (4.22 miles) Melbourne Tourist Information (6.70 miles) Coalville Tourist Information (8.83 miles)
Where to Stay in Swadlincote
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Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre
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Sharpe's Pottery Museum
West Street
Swadlincote
DE11 9DG
Tel: 01283 222848
Email: tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk
Area Telephone Code
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