Welcome to Swingate

Swingate is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated near the town of Retford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions of Swingate is its historic church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. It features a beautiful stained glass window and a unique octagonal tower. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture.

Swingate is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop and a pub. The pub, called The Plough Inn, is a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drinks. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and is a great place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the village and its surroundings. Overall, Swingate is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.1°C

Feels Like: -1°C

Wind: 11 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Kimberley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Clarke	Swingate Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2PG 1159385050 School Website
The Kimberley School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Mellor	Newdigate Street Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2NJ 01159387000 School Website
Larkfields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Scott	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 01159194343 School Website
Larkfields Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Nichola Irwin	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 1159137730 School Website
Hollywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Ellis	Hardy Street Kimberley Hollywell Primary School Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2JL 1159195898 School Website
Awsworth Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Painter	The Lane Awsworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2QS 1159321926 School Website
Mornington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carla Smith	Mornington Crescent Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1RF 1159757745 School Website
Gilthill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholla Allison	Gilt Hill Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GZ 1159190611 School Website
Djanogly Strelley Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Beverley Walker	Helston Drive Strelley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 6JZ 01158845913 School Website
Melbury Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Judith Kemplay	Melbury Road Bilborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4AU 01159155787 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 1.74 Miles

Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 2.71 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.69 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 4.38 Miles

Beeston Station Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AB 4.88 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars - Kimberley And Eastwood 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.70 Miles
Cbc Taxis 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.70 Miles
A2b Cars Eastwood / Langley Mill 01773 533333 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.70 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 Strelley Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE 0.93 Miles
White Ribbon Cars 0115 976 3234 12 Highfield Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1BS 1.61 Miles
County Cars 0115 942 5425 296 Broxtowe Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5NB 2.00 Miles
To-N-Fro Minibus Services 0115 930 4030 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 2.09 Miles
Toeenfro Mini Buses 0115 930 4030 Unit 4 Canalside Works, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 2.09 Miles
Near 'N' Far Taxis 0115 930 0300 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 2.09 Miles
Aceamerican Limousine Hire Sales Service 0115 919 5999 549 551 Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5RX 2.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swingate/Knowle La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhill Rd/Main St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimberley P Office/Main St Collection Today available until:15:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edward Road/Kimberly Road Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Larkfield Road/Maple Drive Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mornington Cres/Woodhouse Way Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newdigate/Beryldene Ave Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nuthall O/S 3 Ponds Pub Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Watnall Rd/Philip Ave Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwood Rd/Maws La Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Awsworth Poc Collection Today available until:15:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coatsby Rd Watnall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maws La Kimberley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleton St/The La Awsworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cranwell Rd/Woolsington Cls Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hama Medical Centre 0115 9382101	The Surgery 11A Nottingham Road Kimberley Nottingham NG16 2NB
Primary Integrated Community Services 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4 Ash Tree Court Nottingham NG8 6PY
Nw Respiratory Service 0115 8834179	Pics,Unit H4 Ash Tree Co Mellors Way Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 6PY
Nw In Hours Urgent Gp Visiting Service 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4 Ash Tree Court Nottingham NG8 6PY
Nottingham West Gynaelogical Service 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4, Ash Tree Court Mellors Way Nottingham NG8 6PY

Local Stores

Nottingham - Kimberley - Maws Lane
Maws Lane
Kimberley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 2JE
01159 385511
Store Website
1.15 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 2.18 miles

Animals Treated
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit 4 Glaisdale Drive Bilborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4GY 01158 969984 nottingham@thevet.co.uk Website 2.20 miles
Amenities
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Priory Veterinary Group - Ilkeston
160-162 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5NW 0115 930 0310 admin.priory@cvsvets.com Website 2.41 miles

Animals Treated
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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 2.51 miles
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Scarsdale Vets Wollaton
64 Trowell Road Wollaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 2DF 01156 976586 post@scarsdalevets.com 2.51 miles

Animals Treated
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
409 Aspley Lane Aspley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 5RR 0115 929 2552 aspley@ambivet.com Website 2.55 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Thu	09:00	17:30
When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Fri	09:00	17:30
When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
Sat	09:00	13:00
When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed we have a vet team on duty at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Local Dog Walks

Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 3.24 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

Location what3words pens.deeper.luxury

Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 3.37 miles

Location what3words owls.seats.manliness

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 4.50 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

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 4.70 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

Location what3words airliners.polo.kitchens

Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 4.90 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 6.92 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

Location what3words post.intrigues.various

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Overcast
Temp	5.6°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	5.6°C	6.8°C	9.9°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	13°C	10.9°C	10°C
Feels Like	2.2°C	2.3°C	2.4°C	2.4°C	2.4°C	3.9°C	7.7°C	12.8°C	14.4°C	12.7°C	10.2°C	9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	9.2°C	8.3°C	7.4°C	6.8°C	7.7°C	10.3°C	14°C	16.6°C	15.2°C	10.2°C	6.2°C	5.7°C
Feels Like	7.8°C	6.6°C	5.5°C	4.8°C	5.6°C	8.6°C	13.4°C	16.5°C	14.4°C	7.7°C	2.5°C	1.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	3.3°C	2°C	1.1°C	0.3°C	-0.1°C	0.1°C	0.8°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.2°C	1.9°C	2.4°C
Feels Like	-1.1°C	-2.6°C	-3.7°C	-4.6°C	-5.1°C	-4.9°C	-4.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.7°C	-1.7°C	-2°C	-1.9°C

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