Parks and Gardens

Maurice Lea Memorial Park

Maurice Lea Memorial Park is located in the old mining village of Church Gresley, just outside Swadlincote.

Maurice Lea Park was completed in 1929 and opened in 1930. Its site was part of Gresley Common, which had become totally degraded by clay and coal extraction. It was paid for by Herbert Lea, a successful businessman and native of the area, in memory of his son Maurice who was killed in the first World War.

The park has recently benefited from a lottery grant which enabled the council to replace boundary railings that were taken away during World War II. Repairs were also carried out on the bandstand roof and a new water feature was installed.

More recently, the park has received funding from Barclays "Spaces for Sports" community sponsorship programme. Work has already begun on creating the new sports facilities which will include a multi-user games area.

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Address

Maurice Lea Memorial Park
John Street
Church Gresley
Derbyshire

Directions

From the Swadlincote Civic Way roundabout take the exit signposted Derby. At the next roundabout take the exit onto Coppice Side (B586 signposted Measham). Go straight over the next roundabout onto Bridge Street and then take the first left onto John Street where the park is located.

Eureka Park

Eureka Park is a traditional urban park located in Swadlincote town centre.For its size, Eureka Park is crammed full of things to do; children can play on the swings or participate in a round of crazy golf and adults can enjoy a relaxing game of bowls.

Paths mingle through streams and formal planting, opening up into play areas and sports fields. A large floral clock is one of several focal points within the park, flowering in both the summer and winter months.

An ornamental fence surrounds the park but there are several gates that can be used to gain entrance to this lovely outdoor space.

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Address

Eureka Park
John Street
Swadlincote
Derbyshire

Directions

From the Swadlincote Civic Way Roundabout take the exit signposted Derby. Take the third turning on the right - this is called Midland Road. John Street is the first turning on the left.

Swadlincote Woodlands Park

Swadlincote Woods bring The National Forest right to the edge of Swadlincote town centre. The 80-acre urban woodland park comprises of 40,000 new trees, surface paths, interpretative boards and arts and heritage features.

The woodland is the perfect place to takes the dogs for a walk and is equally good if you fancy getting out of the office at lunch time.

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Address

Swadlincote Woodlands Park
Off Derby Road,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire
01283 595793

Directions

Swadlincote Woodlands Park is located on Derby Rd (A514), just outside Swadlincote centre.