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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· East Midlands

Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works

In or near Quorn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works β€” tower in Quorndon, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.

Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works, museums in Leicestershire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Nunckley Hill Β· 1.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works is a museum in Leicestershire, the East Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Leicestershire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area LE7.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway and Bridge at Swithland Reservoir Water Works is located in Rothley, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building is part of the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) known as Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI.

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Coordinates
52.7285, -1.1760
County
Leicestershire
District
Charnwood
Parish
Rothley
Postcode
LE7 7SD
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Leicestershire
Nearest railway station
Nunckley Hill β€” 1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works?
Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE7 7SD), in the parish of Rothley.
What is Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works?
Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works β€” tower in Quorndon, Charnwood, Leicestershire, England, UK.
How do I get to Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works?
The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE7 7SD.
Is Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works a listed building?
Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works a protected site?
Yes β€” Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works is part of the Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Draw Off Tower, Tunnel Mouth, Dam Causeway And Bridge At Swithland Reservoir Water Works?
The nearest railway station is Nunckley Hill, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE7 7SD.