Swarkestone

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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
$189 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$227 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,395 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
$65 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$78 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
Was really close to train station and public transport. There was a few shops near by. Very convenient.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
Rutland Street Nottingham England
$71 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$85 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 WiFi, 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 Mar 20, 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

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

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
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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. Check out 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. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Pride Park Stadium
Elvaston Castle showing heritage architecture and chateau or palace

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. Check out 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 showing heritage architecture and a city

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

Things to do

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

$19
per adult
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

$20
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Detail of Watson Fothergill's Office, Nottingham as featured on the Guided Walk.

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

$27
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

$14
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
A fun and different way to see Nottingham

Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

$20
per adult
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
Explore Nottingham in 90 minutes with a Local

Explore Nottingham in 90 minutes with a Local - Private Tour

$149
per adult
Explore Nottingham in 90 minutes with a Local - Private Tour
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Cities near Swarkestone

Derby Cathedral which includes a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

Derby

Melbourne featuring a small town or village

Melbourne

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.
Photo by Jerry Evans (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Stanton by Bridge

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