Overlooking the pond from the north side of the road is Mere House and The Swan and Cygnet public house. The road that runs down the village from west to east can be confusing to visitors as it has three sections with different names. Starting in the west there is Mill Road down as far as West Leys Road, it then changes to West End as far as the junction with Dale Road when it becomes Main Street. Most of the shops are situated in the area around the junction of the latter two streets. Some old cottages now Shops Another attractive feature is the water tower built in 1931, this can be found on the extreme western edge of Swanland opposite where the mill once stood.
Many people say it looks just like a wedding cake.
On the south side of the village on the road to Ferriby there is a stunning view of the River Humber and the Humber Bridge together with views of the North Lincolnshire Wolds. In the spring many of the road verges are alive with colour, the daffodils and crocuses are a real pleasure. Thanks to a lot of work by some residents Swanland has won and been well placed in the Village in Bloom competition on several occasions. Sporting activities are quite well catered for. There is a large sports field on West Leys road, with three football pitches, a cricket pitch, a netball pitch and a skateboarding ramp.