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Conkers

Set in 120 acres of forest and lakes with adventure play areas, 450 metre Barefoot Walk, woodland trails, the assault course challenge, picnic areas, sky view tower, Conkerchoo train and amphitheatre.

Expolore the Discovery and Waterside Centres with the amazing "Enchanted Forest" adventure with scary troll, bats and spiders and over 100 "hands on" exhibits, interactive floor and lots more.

New for 2012 - activity programmes and shows in the coverered amphitheatre and the amazing Fairy Labyrinth.

Conkers offers a great day out at excellent value and summer shows, events and youth and leadership activity programmes.

Conkers also hosts conferernces, wedding receptions and social functions.

Contact Details and Map

Rawdon Road (B586)
Moira
Swadlincote
DE12 6GA

Tel: 01283 216633

Email: info@visitconkers.com

Website: www.visitconkers.com

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Getting here and parking

By Road

From the South:

M42 leave the M42 at J11, travel north west on the A444 towards Burton-on-Trent. After approximately 2 miles, when reaching the village of Overseal turn right at the junction with the B5003 for the Waterside Centre or take the second right at the next crossroads and follow the road up to the T junction, turn immediately right towards Moira and you will find the Discovery Centre entrance approximately 100 yards on your right. From the North: A42 leave the A42 at the junction to Measham, travel south to the traffic lights. Turn right on to the B586 toward Moira. CONKERS is clearly signed on the junction with the B5003 at Moira. Travel straight ahead for approximately half-a-mile for the Discovery Centre entrance or turn left at this junction and follow the road to the Waterside Centre.

Nearest Train Station

6 miles from Burton Station

Parking Facilities

Free customer parking

Times

Opening Hours

Open daily all year at 10am.*
Start of October to start of Easter Holidays: 10 am - 5 pm
Easter to October: 10 am - 6 pm
*Certain exceptions apply

Open all year round (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)

Prices

Children: £6.95

Adults: £8.95

Concessions: £6.95

Family Ticket: £27.95

Facilities

  • Baby changing facilities available
  • Cafe on site
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Fully accessible disabled toilet available
  • Gift shop(s) on site
  • Public toilets available

Awards

  • Learning Outside the Classroom

Schools and education

  • Education programmes linked to the National Curriculum
  • School packages available

Guides, tours and information

  • Guided tours available for groups

Accessibility

Entering the building/attraction

  • There is an automatic door

Children and babies

  • Children welcome
  • Baby changing facilities available
  • Pushchairs/children carriers available to borrow

Services for the visually impaired

  • Guide dogs allowed
  • The lighting is effective throughout the attraction for visually impaired visitors

Events at this venue