Cadley Park
Cadley Park has been created on the site of the old Cadley Hill Colliery which was established in 1861. In the early 1980's it still employed 3500 men who produced two million tons of coal. The site is now a new park within the Swadlincote area, with the aim of providing an environment which encourages and facilitates active travel, engagement in active environments and a rich biodiverse nature area for the local population of Swadlincote and the wider District to enjoy, connecting existing and new communities together. This park has been awarded Green Flag status since 2023.
The park is 3.89 hectares in size provides a facility mix of cycling features such as a pump track and learn to ride zone, pedestrian walkways and environmental and biodiversity resources as well as its connectivity to the wider area.
Activities on the Park:
- Cycling on the park: The park has a Pump Track and a Learn-to-ride area. Events takes place throughout the school summer holidays.
- Walks - Please see parklife leaflet for details Park Life Leaflet 2025 (pdf, 3.1mb)
- Beewalks have now finished for 2025 as the bumblebees are hibernating. However they will be starting again next spring. BeeWalk Poster 2025 (pdf, 1.7mb)
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information about the running an event on the park please contact the Parklife Officers on 01283 228766 or email parksandgreenspaces@southderbyshire.gov.uk.
