Swannington Travel Guide

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Site of the Swannington Incline winding engine. The Swannington Incline was the work of Robert Stephenson and was cable worked by a stationary engine at the top - an 1833 horizontal single cylinder engine. This is now preserved at the National Railway Museum but there are alleged plans to rebuild its house and reinstall it here. The incline was latterly used in the reverse direction to supply coal to the Calcutta pit engine.
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Remains of converted steam winch, Swannington This is at the top of the Swannington Incline and appears to have been relocated here. It was once a double reduction geared twin cylinder steam winch. One disc crank has been replaced by a gear and there is a loose electric motor and chain guard that presumably went with it. The engine has Easton & Tattersall, Leeds cast in the bed - a maker I'm not familiar with.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is £98 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£98
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Air conditioning was fine

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is £59 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£59
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,109 reviews)
It was a pleasant location for our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Junction 11/M42 Swadlincote England
The price is £51 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£51
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swadlincote. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Saltersford Wood Country Park ...
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel
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The Gresham Aparthotel

The Gresham Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
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! (417 reviews)
Excellent value for money Hotel. Room lovely, staff first class and nice Breakfast - will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Gresham Aparthotel
Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
Pros- decent sized room, with plenty of amenities inside, good level of cleanliness. Bed was very firm, which I like, so I slept like a log. Centrally located but kind of out of the way, so not too much street noise. Croissant in the morning was a welcome addition included in the room rate. Cons- ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (461 reviews)
Just felt the lodges were very dated

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
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Donington le Heath Manor House

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Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre

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