In the South Derbyshire district of the county of Derbyshire, England, close to the borders with Leicestershire and Staffordshire sits the town of Swadlincote. Located about five miles south-east of Burton-upon-Trent, five miles north-west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and twelve and a half miles due south of Derby, this town is part of an unparished area in the South Derbyshire district. Home to a wide range of leisure facilities as well as amenities, along with the town’s excellent selection of tourist attractions and amazing sites, this town is a perfect place for spending the holidays.
Swadlincote offers a parade of independent retail outlets, traditional high street shops, local businesses and chain stores. It also presents a several gifts and speciality shops to provide shoppers plenty of shopping options to choose from. Making it a good shopping destination that promises an excellent retail therapy.
This town is also an excellent dining destination that presents a remarkable eating and drinking experience that culinary enthusiast and food lovers will enjoy. Choose from its wide array of restaurants that offer a variety of international cuisine. Grab a bite of the classic English dishes and finely brewed beers on one if its traditional pubs. Or enjoy the tasty treats and cheap eats from the town’s various eateries and food chains.
Things to See and Do in Swadlincote
The Moira Furnace and Sharpe's Pottery Museum are some of the town’s finest attractions that tourists can visit. They are the town’s most visited place by visitors every year. For an exciting adventure or adrenaline junkies who would love some extreme activities the Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre is the perfect place to check out. Visitors can also pay Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery a visit and browse what they offer.