The Top 20 Attractions around Smisby
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Smisby. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Smisby is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Deer Park at Calke Abbey
Highlight • Natural
The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.
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Moira Furnace and Canal
Highlight • Historical Site
Moira Furnace next to the small old mining town of Moira is on the edge of the canal with easily accessible footpaths leading past Moira lime kilns to nearby Donisthorp …
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Horseshoe Lake in Sence Valley Forest Park
Highlight • Lake
Sence Valley Forestry Park, part of the National Forest. A good start point for a walk. There are short walks round the lake and through the woods, this is also …
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Melbourne Pool
Highlight • Lake
Melbourne Lake had a variety of bird species on it and there are local shops and cafes within one minute walk of it.
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St Giles' Church, Calke
Highlight • Religious Site
St Giles was the parish church of Calke from 1160 until 1834. It is now a private manorial chapel, owned by the National Trust along with Calke Abbey, yet it …
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Cloud Trail
Highlight • Cycleway
This is an old converted railway line that runs from a very impressive quarry near Wilson to the Trent and Mersey Canal near Swarkestone.
It's part of National Cycle Route …
It's part of National Cycle Route …
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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Nice and flat towpath alongside the Trent & Mersey canal that forms part of NCN route 6. The surface is gravelly and, in dry weather, can be a bit loose. …
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Highlight • Castle
An imposing royalist stronghold. Now ruins. open 10am -4pm most days. English Heritage
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St James' Church, Swarkestone
Highlight • Religious Site
St. James’ Church is situated down a quiet lane by the banks of the Trent and close to the famous and historic Swarkestone Bridge, the most southerly point reached by …
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St Helen's Church
Highlight • Religious Site
There was a church in the town in the 11th century, but the core of the present building mainly dates from work started in 1474, when the church was rebuilt …
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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel
Highlight • Historical Site
Interesting history. A torch comes in handy.
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