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The Top 20 Attractions around Swarkestone

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Swarkestone. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Swarkestone 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.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

Deer Park at Calke Abbey

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The deer park in the grounds of Calke Abbey.

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Breadsall Greenway

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Old railway line converted into a traffic free greenway. The route used to form part of the Nottingham Victoria to Derby Friargate Great Northern line. A few of the embankments …

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Melbourne Pool

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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

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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

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This is an old converted railway line that runs from a very impressive quarry near Wilson to the Trent and Mersey Canal near Swarkestone.

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Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath

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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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St James' Church, Swarkestone

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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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Elvaston Castle and Gardens

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The church dates from the 13th century, and was completed in 1474 with funding from Walter Blount, 1st Baron Mountjoy.

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Ticknall Tramway Tunnel

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Interesting history. A torch comes in handy.

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Dimminsdale Nature Reserve

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A nice nature reserve within walking distance from Calke Abbey - well worth adding to a walking route!

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Shardlow Wharf

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So important was Shardlow as an 18th-century river port, it was often referred to as 'Little Liverpool' and 'Rural Rotterdam' during its heyday. Its location on the Trent Lock, where …

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