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Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
Sharpe's Pottery Museum is a real gem and delight. It is an extremely friendly place and FREE to enter. It contains many very interesting artefacts.
Sharpe's Pottery Museum is also the home of the Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre which serves South Derbyshire and The National Forest.
The National Memorial Arboretum Visit South Derbyshire and The National Forest England UK
Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
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Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
Places to see in ( Swadlincote - UK )
Places to see in ( Swadlincote - UK )
Swadlincote is a town in Derbyshire, England, close to the borders with Leicestershire and Staffordshire. It is located approximately 5 miles southeast of Burton-upon-Trent, 5 miles northwest of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 12.5 miles due south of Derby. It is an unparished area in the South Derbyshire district, of which it is the largest town and administrative centre.
Swadlincote consists of the settlements of Swadlincote itself plus the districts of Newhall and Midway, and the contiguous suburban villages of Church Gresley and Woodville. The village of Castle Gresley is situated less than 2 miles (3 km) to the southwest and the community of Albert Village lies 1.5 miles (2 km) to the south, just within Leicestershire.
Swadlincote's name is derived from the Old English Swartlings Cottas, Swartling being a man's name and cottas meaning cottages. Past forms of the name include Sivardingescote and Swartlincote. Swadlincote residents often shorten its name to Swad. The Domesday Book of 1086 recorded Swadlincote as a small manor. It was part of the parish of Gresley (latterly Church Gresley) until the 19th century.
Swadlincote has a moderate-sized town centre, typical of those in the Midlands, containing national chain stores including Boots and small local businesses. It had a branch of Somerfield before the Co-operative Group took over that chain in 2009. Swadlincote had a Woolworths until the chain ceased trading in 2009. Alworths took over Woolworths' former Swadlincote branch but this too subsequently closed. The opening of a large Morrisons store on Coppice Side has been blamed for the closure of a number of small independent shops in the town. Shops that lined West Street and High Street from 1901 disappeared by the early 21st century. Hepworth Retail Park is a fairly modern development which contains a restaurant, cinema and various shops.
Swadlincote is near the junction of the A514 (Derby to A444) and A511 (Burton-upon-Trent to Ashby-de-la-Zouch) roads. In 1804 the Ashby Canal was opened. Its northern terminus was at Moira, Leicestershire and it built tramways to carry coal and ceramics from Swadlincote and elsewhere to the canal for shipment. The Midland Railway opened its Leicester to Burton upon Trent Line through Gresley in 1845 and opened Gresley railway station to serve the area. The company later built a branch line through Swadlincote itself and neighbouring Woodville. In 1947 the passenger services were withdrawn from both lines, and British Railways closed Gresley railway station in 1964.
Swadlincote is served by the Arriva Midlands and Midland Classic bus companies. Swadlincote is also on National Cycle Network Route 63. Although currently under development, the route is signed from Civic Way through to Church Gresley via Maurice Lea Park with onward links to the heart of the National Forest. The main attractions within the boundaries of Swadlincote are the local parks such as Maurice Lea at Church Gresley and Eureka, the Green Bank Leisure Centre, the large dry ski slope and the '50s American Diner, the largest American diner in the United Kingdom, all within reach of the town centre. The town has one museum: Sharpe's Pottery Centre, a visitor centre that tells people of the town's pottery heritage. There is a café and the town's Tourist Information Centre. Gresley F.C., formerly Gresley Rovers, is a semi-professional football team based at Moat Street, Church Gresley.
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The National Forest 25 Years of Transformation
Showcasing the transformation of The National Forest over 25 Years.
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Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
Filming a wild pony at the national forest UK!
Came close to wild ponies in the forest!
WALKING AROUND SWADLINCOTE!
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A collection of photos taken in Swadlincote woodlands, Derbyshire.
Tender Scheme winner to The National Forest.
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Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
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Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
Swadlincote woodland 2
New woodland park in Swadlincote South Derbyshire, England.
Part of The National Forest.
Elvaston Castle Country Park Visit South Derbyshire England UK Swadlincote Tourist Information
Places to visit in South Derbyshire and The National Forest, England, UK
Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commissioned a set of videos promoting History and Heritage venues within the local area. All of the music contained on the video was composed and recorded by Local composer Matthew Rhodes.
swadlincote food fest(part2)
Swadlincote Unicycle ride
We had a great day out on the wheel in Swadlincote, Derbyshire today. Met some new unicyclist and for sure to be joining them again on another ride.
Help us to SAVE the Bretby Art Pottery Showroom
The Heritage Trust's latest project is the Bretby Art Pottery Showroom in South Derbyshire. Once a grand building it is is now falling into dereliction and we need you help to fund the repairs. More details
Sharpe's Pottery Museum,History,Culture,17th,June,2010,Swadlincote,England
Sharpe's Pottery Museum,restored and opened in 2003. Potteries and collieries once dominated South Derbyshire,England.19th century pottery works.Sharpe's pottery was founded in 1821 and closed in 1967.This film gives a brief glimpse of the museum, which also has a coffee room and function/event room facilities.The kiln hovel is of particular interest.The buildings have now been repaired and opened as a museum.English Heritage.Well worth a visit to this part of England,Swadlincote.Filmed 17th June,2010,อังกฤษพิพิธภัณฑ์เครื่องปั้นดินเผา England.Visit the website at .A Nick Short Film.เครื่องปั้นดินเผาที่ทำในอังกฤษ
Swadlincote New years eve fun
Just loads of drunk adults and children
Newhall people
Strange people found in Newhall (Swadlincote)
Wait to see Grannie !
Moira Furnace - History and Heritage
Places to visit in South Derbyshire - Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre has commisioned this video on Moira Furnace.