T.G.Green & Co Museum Archives

Sir John Moore Foundation Museum is on Top Street in Swadlincote.

The Magic Attic is a local history archive based in Swadlincote. We have archived newspapers, photographs, maps, artefacts, and family history information for South Derbyshire and the surrounding areas.

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is nestled in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of The National Forest. Come and visit our unique grade II listed building where you will discover stories of Sharpe’s family history, and the significant changes from 19th century coal mining, clay extraction and associated industrial activity in South Derbyshire, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest!

This bowls club is in Church Gresley, Swadlincote.

Church Gresley Indoor Bowling Centre is a bowling alley in Swadlincote.

A traditional club located in an ex coal mining village providing social activities for the community. We have a large bowling green plus bar with snooker tables & a pool table. We have a separate function room that can be hired which has its own stage, dance floor, bar, kitchen area and can seat circa 160. To check availability and book the room please ring us to discuss.

The country park is open all year round. Museum and Boat run from April until October. Set in open parkland, alongside a stretch of the Ashby Canal and wrapped up in the heart of the National Forest, Moira Furnace is the most well preserved blast furnace in the country, dating back to 1806. Now rescued from demolition and restored, it serves as an outstanding landmark with a surprisingly interesting museum nestled inside. The canal barge, the Joseph Wilkes, glides visitors up and down the restored stretch of the Ashby Canal whilst the park and woodland provide ample space for legs of all lengths to stretch themselves out and enjoy the feeling of being close to nature.

The Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum is dedicated to is educating the public about the history of the town. The museum also has a number of temporary exhibitions.