The Ski Centre was built in 1981 was set up by a local entrepreneur to bring skiing to Swadlincote and cover an unsightly spoil heap. On the opposite side of the road to the ski centre, is Swadlincote Woodlands. The area was formerly used for opencast mining and clay extraction and manufacture.
Thomas Wragg moved to Swadlincote in 1872 to start a pipe factory on land between Hill Street and Church Street. John Wragg, son of the founder, expanded the business by buying out Woodward's factory (where the Pipeworks and Morrison's supermarket are located today). They made salt-glazed pipes, sanitary ware, chimney pots and garden ornaments.
Sir Herbert Wragg, Thomas' grandson, was an MP and well-known public figure. The family lived at Eureka Lodge off Newhall Road opposite the park. Memorial glass windows for the Wragg's sons, who died in WW1, can be seen at Emmanuel Church.
Tweezers and pencil required for this geocache.