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 One disc crank has been replaced by a gear and there is a loose electric motor and chain guard that presumably went with it.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
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! (1,333 reviews)
Took son to uni.Very comfortable stay. Excellent breakfast.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Novotel Leicester

Novotel Leicester

4 out of 5
2 Great Central Street Leicester England
The price is NZ$167 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$167
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leicester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (973 reviews)
Super clean room, bed comfortable and restaurant area looking a lot more like a 5 star

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

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Leicester Marriott Hotel

Leicester Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
Smith Way, Grove Park, Enderby Leicester England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
NZ$163
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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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! (1,001 reviews)
Check in was very good, the room was brilliant in a great location. The only downside was the breakfast, plates were cold, the cooked food was cold and the bread for toast was very stale.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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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! (392 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay so much, I extended my stay for another week.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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River Rooms Nottingham

River Rooms Nottingham

2 out of 5
4-6 Radcliffe Road Nottingham England
Stay at this apartment in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a computer station. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and City ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
Great location for the football stadium and easy access to the city centre by bus. The top floor triple room was spacious and clean.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk

SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk

4 out of 5
The Ropewalk Nottingham England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Ver clean, modern, big room with amazing amenities. Great parking and amazing location. Great value for money will definitely book again.

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