Swarkestone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St Jame's Church at Swarkestone, Derby
Swarkestone Lock, Trent and Mersey Canal, Derbyshire This is a deep wide lock which drops the water level by nearly eleven feet (3.3 metres). The gate paddles are particularly fierce in the rate they allow water to enter the chamber.
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Cuttle Bridge, Trent & Mersey Canal Cuttle Bridge, no 13, carries the A514 Derby - Swadlincote road over the canal.
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Railway bridge at Swarkestone. The bridge carrying the Stenson Junction - Sheet Stores Junction railway over the Trent & Mersey Canal basks in a burst of autumn sunshine. This railway crosses the canal twice; this is the westernmost bridge.
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Swarkestone Causeway The mediaeval Swarkestone Causeway was built in the late 13th/ early 14th century to cross the floodplain of the Trent. It has been reinforced and rebuilt in 18th and 19th centuries and still carries the busy A514 Derby to Melbourne road.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,395 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is ₹6,095 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹6,095
₹7,314 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)
Was really close to train station and public transport. There was a few shops near by. Very convenient.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

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St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
Rutland Street Nottingham England
The price is ₹6,532 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹6,532
₹7,838 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
Great budget hotel, clean and functional. Very comfortable bed. Only negative was in a noisy area.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
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Popular places to visit

Classic 70s and 80s rally cars.

Donington Park Racing Circuit

You can take time to visit Donington Park Racing Circuit during your travels to Castle Donington. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Donington Park Racing Circuit
Reading FC away at Derby

Pride Park Stadium

Catch an event at Pride Park Stadium during your trip to Derby. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Elvaston Castle showing a castle and heritage architecture

Elvaston Castle

Take a leisurely stroll around the grounds of a stately home to admire its formal gardens, enjoy a picnic on the lush lawns and spot varied wildlife.

Elvaston Castle
Fields in spring

Kedleston Hall

You can learn about the history of Derby with a stop at Kedleston Hall. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Kedleston Hall
Spring at elvaston castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Elvaston Castle Country Park, a lovely green space in Elvaston.

Elvaston Castle Country Park
Derby Cathedral which includes a city and heritage architecture

Derby Cathedral

Famed for the panoramic views from its soaring clock tower, this ancient religious landmark is also home to a series of striking medieval graves.

Derby Cathedral

Cities near Swarkestone

Derby Cathedral showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Derby

Melbourne featuring a small town or village

Melbourne