The Sweyn Forkbeard
The Sweyn Forkbeard
22-24 Silver Street
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2DP
Phone
01427 675000
Opening Times*
Mon - Thu: 8am to 11pm
Fri - Sat: 8am to 12am
Sun: 8am to 11pm
Facilities
- Broadcasts Live News
- Cask Marque Accredited
- Children Welcome
- Licensed Outside Area
- TV Screens
- Wifi
*Please note: actual opening hours are subject to change. For confirmation, please contact the pub.
About this Pub
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About this Pub
This pub opened on: 06 Dec 2000
JD Wetherspoon
Type: J D Wetherspoon
Pub History
This Wetherspoon pub recalls the early 11th-century king of Denmark, who set out to conquer England from Gainsborough - where he was later murdered.
In 1013, Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark, sailed up the River Trent and camped his armies at Gainsborough. Leaving his son Canute in charge here, he proceeded to conquer the country. However, a few weeks after his arrival, Sweyn was murdered at Gainsborough, in the early part of 1014.
Live News
We show live subtitled news (on silent) throughout the day.
In the area
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