Title: Blackfordby Travel Guide: Best of Blackfordby, Swadlincote Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Blackfordby](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackfordby-Hotels.d553248635974903094.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Blackfordby](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackfordby-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974903094.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Blackfordby Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Blackfordby.d553248635974903094.Car-Hire-Guide)[Blackfordby Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackfordby.d553248635974903094.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Blackfordby Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Charlotte Dingley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8160fd576dd9fbe4cdf83e90dd704eb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Charlotte Dingley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8160fd576dd9fbe4cdf83e90dd704eb1.jpg) ![Photo "Blackfordby" by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a0270286a0996318f9a3b7158d87c6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/a0270286a0996318f9a3b7158d87c6cf.jpg) by [Mat Fascione](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11776) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Blackfordby" by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ec467aecc7cdd2c9a60f1b6e2c2b5920.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/ec467aecc7cdd2c9a60f1b6e2c2b5920.jpg) by [Mat Fascione](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11776) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Blackfordby" by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/c72eb656627c3167cdd169055c4f98ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/c72eb656627c3167cdd169055c4f98ea.jpg) by [Mat Fascione](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11776) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Photo "Blackfordby" by Mat Fascione (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/70eaafa548806e2f33b1dd75e63ff32d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/70eaafa548806e2f33b1dd75e63ff32d.jpg) by [Mat Fascione](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11776) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Blackfordby Things to do - Top hotels in Blackfordby - Top Holiday Rentals in Blackfordby ![The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6350000/6349400/6349396/29cdef82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England £90 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,337 reviews) Wonderful room with very comfy bed and great views. Loads of different places to chill out in the hotel in the evening as well Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=6349396&PinnedHotelID=6349396&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974903094) ![Leicester Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1375700/1375677/w4000h2662x0y0-13aa37aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leicester Marriott Hotel Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England £75 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Leicester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Check in was very good, the room was brilliant in a great location. The only downside was the breakfast, plates were cold, the cooked food was cold and the bread for toast was very stale. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=1375677&PinnedHotelID=1375677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974903094) ![Novotel Leicester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42700000/42694800/42694733/22d33e8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Leicester 2 Great Central Street Leicester England £71 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (975 reviews) didnt have breakfast Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=42694733&PinnedHotelID=42694733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974903094) [See all 1,748 properties in Blackfordby](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635974903094) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Gresham Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68770000/68765100/68765036/ac97d9d9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Gresham Aparthotel 36 Market St Leicester England Stay at this aparthotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews) Needed to add an extra night due to one of my siblings being end of life. The lady on reception was so kind to find me a good rate and stay in the same room. This is why I choose to stay at the Gresham every time I need to visit my family. I can’t fault the place in the least. Will keep coming back ... Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leicester-Hotels-The-Gresham-Apart-Hotel.h68765036.Hotel-Information) ![Wychnor Park Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927800/1927715/830e6a9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wychnor Park Country Club Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England Stay at this spa aparthotel in Burton on Trent. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews) Great staff. Main room needed a vacuum in places (looked like popcorn under the bed and skirting) and underside of toilet seats need a scrub, but apart from that, its a cracking place I've recommended lt to our office for future staf stays Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Wychnor-Park-Country-Club.h1927715.Hotel-Information) ![Charming 2-bed Cabin in Sutton Coldfield](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96090000/96085500/96085447/a4364c1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 2-bed Cabin in Sutton Coldfield 1 Weeford Park Cottages Sutton Coldfield England Stay at this residence in Sutton Coldfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Aston Wood Golf Club and Sutton Park are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Amazing place! Hosts were amazing they couldn’t do enough for us, 100% be staying again, hopefully i am working near there in the winter so i can try out the log burner. Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Wood-Cutters-Rest-Log-Cabin.h96085447.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Blackfordby](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974903094&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catton-Hall-Swadlincote.d553248621563222680.Attraction) #### Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Enjoy an outing to Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre during your stay in Swadlincote. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Swadlincote-Ski-And-Snowboard-Centre-Swadlincote.d553248621532492725.Attraction) #### Mercia Park After visiting Mercia Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stretton en le Field. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mercia-Park-Swadlincote.d887613959063302144.Attraction) #### Saltersford Wood Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Saltersford Wood Country Park, a lovely green space in Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saltersford-Wood-Country-Park-Swadlincote.d625040909142360064.Attraction) #### Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Donisthorpe Woodland Country Park, a lovely green space in Swadlincote. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donisthorpe-Woodland-Country-Park-Swadlincote.d625040827454808064.Attraction) #### Sharpe's Pottery Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Sharpe's Pottery Museum in Swadlincote. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area. 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