Welcome to Swarkestone

Swarkestone is a small village located in the south of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Trent and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Swarkestone is the Swarkestone Bridge, which dates back to the 13th century. The bridge is a Grade I listed structure and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval bridge building in the country.

In addition to the Swarkestone Bridge, the village is also home to a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. These include the Swarkestone Hall, which was built in the 17th century and is now a private residence, and the Swarkestone Lock, which is part of the Trent and Mersey Canal. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, which serve locally sourced food and drink.

Swarkestone is a popular destination for tourists and visitors who are looking to explore the history and culture of Derbyshire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride. Whether you are interested in history, architecture, or simply want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, Swarkestone is a great place to visit.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Free Schools
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsay Trail
Riber Drive
Chellaston
DE73 6WS
1332981239
School Website
Clover Leys Spencer Academy
Free Schools
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rebecca Chapman
C/O Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy
Riber Drive
Chellaston
Derby
DE73 6WS
1332949472
School Website
Chellaston Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Phil Smith
Swarkestone Road
Derby
DE73 5UB
1332702502
School Website
Homefields Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah Rollerson
Parkway
Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 5NY
1332691351
School Website
Sale And Davys Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Briggs
Twyford Road
Barrow-On-Trent
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 7HA
1332702072
School Website
Chellaston Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Turner-Rowe
Maple Drive
Chellaston
Maple Drive, Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 6PZ
1332701460
School Website
Chellaston Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Lindsay Galley
School Lane
Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 6TA
1332700298
School Website
Shelton Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mr Anthony Leigh
Carlton Avenue
Shelton Lock
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 9EJ
01332700353
School Website
Shelton Junior School
Foundation School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jon Bacon
Carlton Avenue
Shelton Lock
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 9EJ
01332701212
School Website
Ash Croft Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Emma Luff
Deep Dale Lane
Sinfin
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 3HF
1332764160
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peartree
Osmaston Park Road, Peartree, Derbyshire, DE24 8DT
2.95 Miles
Derby
Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU
4.35 Miles
Willington
The Green, Willington, Derbyshire, DE65 6BN
4.39 Miles
Spondon
Station Road, Spondon, Derbyshire, DE21 7RX
4.42 Miles
Long Eaton
Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 3GS
7.23 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Chellaston Cars Uk Ltd
01332 691111
Bridgefarm Office / Sinfin Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH
0.92 Miles
Eastmidlands Airportcars
01332 691122
Sinfinlane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH
0.92 Miles
Ace Cars
01283 739029
Unit 5 /Bridge Farm/Sinfin La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH
0.92 Miles
County Cars
01332 704070
Sinfin La, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH
0.92 Miles
Swad Cars
01283 739029
Bridge Farm, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7HH
0.92 Miles
Derby Chauffeurs
01332 706135
78 Chestnut Avenue, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 6RW
1.67 Miles
Malcars
01332 865865
2 Castle Mews, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB
2.47 Miles
Chauffeurline
01332 862234
Castle Lane, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JB
2.47 Miles
Airport Transfers
07983 085132
Pilgrims Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3JG
2.59 Miles
Cars On Demand
01332 988278
555 Osmaston Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8NE
2.92 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

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Crewe And Harper
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Swarkestone Road
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Infinity Park Way/Holmleigh Way
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Stanton By Bridge
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Swarkestone Hill
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Barrow On Trent
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Parkway
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Glenwood Road
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Chellaston Post Office
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Derby Hill
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Institute
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Fellowlands Way
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Heigham Close
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Ingleby
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Maple Drive
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Lister House Chellaston
01332 700455
Fellow Lands Way
Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 6SW
Sinfin Moor Health Centre
01332 770909
Arlestone Lane
Sinfin
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 3DS
Melbourne Medical Centre
Penn Lane
Melbourne
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 8EF
Melbourne & Chellaston Medical Practice
01332 862124
Melbourne & Chellaston Mp
Penn Lane, Melbourne
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 8EF
The Surgery ( Aston On Trent)
1332792888
8 Bell Avenue
Aston On Trent
Derby
Derbyshire
DE72 2BE
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Local Stores

Chellaston
3 Swarkestone Road
Chellaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE73 6UD
01332 690620
Store Website
1.15 miles
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SPAR - Repton
High Street
Repton
DE65 6GD
01283 703183
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbeyserve Limited
248 Derby Road
Chellaston
Derbyshire
DE73 6RU
01332 700256
admin@abbeyderby.co.uk
Website
1.66 miles
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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
247 Chellaston Road
Shelton Lock
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 9EG
1.66 miles
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Waterloo House Veterinary Services
Castle Farm
Castle Street
Melbourne
Derbyshire
DE73 8DY
01332 863732
Website
2.45 miles
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Medivet Littleover (Blagreaves Veterinary Centre)
268 Blagreaves Lane
Littleover
Derby
Derbyshire
DE23 1PS
01332 776 681
Littleover@medivet.co.uk
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3.07 miles
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White Cross Vets Alvaston
1238 London Road
Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8QP
01332 756060
alv@whitecrossvets.co.uk
3.10 miles
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Open at weekends

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Vets Now (Derby)
200 City Gate
London Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 8WY
01332 362400
derbyclinic@vets-now.com
Website
3.63 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Out-of-hours service only
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Local Dog Walks

Ticknall Limeyards And Calke Abbey Loop
A Five Mile Loop From Ticknall Through The Grounds Of Calke Abbey And Out Via The Ticknall Lime Quarry, Limeyards, And Lime Kilns.
Main Street
Ticknall
3.03 miles

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Milton To Foremark Loop
A Hilly, Well-Marked 7 Mile Walk That Encompasses Open Fields, Woodland, And Beaches.
Main Street
Milton
Derby
DE65 6EF
3.40 miles

There Is Free Parking At The Swan And Along Milton Main Street - This Is Where The Loop Is Marked As Starting On The All Trails Map. Alternatively, You Can Start The Loop At Foremark Reservoir (£3 All Day Parking) Or In The Layby At Robin'S Cross (Free, Postcode De65 6Fb - At The Junction Between Robin'S Cross Lane And Red Lane).
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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks.
Allestree Park
Duffield Road
7.57 miles

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Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey).
Potato Pit Ln
Lancashire
7.63 miles

There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.
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Grace Dieu Woods
A Sustrans Track Runs Through This Woodland, But Away From That There Are Walks Within The Woodland.
27 Springfield
Thringstone
Coalville
Lancashire
LE67 8LT
7.94 miles

Grace Dieu Woods Can Be Approached From Turlough Road, Whitwick Or Springfield, Thringstone, Leicestershire
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Kedleston Hall And Estate
Unnamed Road
Derby
DE22 5JH
8.03 miles

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