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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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.
Photo by Chris Allen (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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 One disc crank has been replaced by a gear and there is a loose electric motor and chain guard that presumably went with it.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 £92 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
£92
19 Feb - 20 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! (1,352 reviews)
Clean and new

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leicester Marriott Hotel

Leicester Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England
The price is £69 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£69
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Leicester Marriott Hotel
Park Plaza Nottingham

Park Plaza Nottingham

4 out of 5
41 Maid Marian Way Nottingham England
The price is £67 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
£67
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Friendly and efficient staff. Nice room

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Park Plaza Nottingham
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
Good comfortable rooms and great size. Location was easy and breakfast was tasty. Had a some minor issues with TV, shower and sink - but these were sorted out by the staff and maintenance member quickly. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Gresham Aparthotel
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Great place. Check in is a bit complicated and for some reason you need photo identification?

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
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! (907 reviews)
Brilliant location. Dark rooms made sleeping easy. Clean. Tidy. Kitchen in room a game changer.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
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