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Swadlincote DerbyshireSwadlincote

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The town was established as part of this area's pottery and brick industries These were been replaced by engineering and service industries in the 20th century.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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Swadlincote Tourist Attractions

 
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 Admission Charge Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-23:00
 
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. Admission Charge Open: Mon, 13:30-15:00 Apr-Oct inc. Groups by appointment all year
 
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.
 
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.
 
Safari 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 Admission Charge 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.
 
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 Admission Charge Open: Daily 10:00-6:00
 
Foremark Reservoir, Ticknall, Derby, off A514 towards Derby, 230 acre reservoir with trout fishing, walks, picnic areas, adventure playground. Tel: 01283 701709 Admission Charge Open: Apr-Oct 7:00-dusk and Nov-Mar 9:00-16:00
 
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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Rosliston Forest Lodges 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

Visit 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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