Museums · East Midlands
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
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Barrow Hill Roundhouse, known as Staveley Engine Shed until 1948, is a former Midland Railway roundhouse in Barrow Hill, near Staveley and Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England. It now serves as a rail
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Barrow Hill Roundhouse, known as Staveley Engine Shed until 1948, is a former Midland Railway roundhouse in Barrow Hill, near Staveley and Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England. It now serves as a railway heritage centre.
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Official information
Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the last operational railway roundhouse in the UK, serving as a museum and events venue. Visitors can explore historic locomotives and participate in various family-friendly activities throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Barrow Hill Roundhouse, known as Staveley Engine Shed until 1948, is a former Midland Railway roundhouse in Barrow Hill, near Staveley and Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England. It now serves as a railway heritage centre.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Staveley Roundhouse was built to a standard Midland Railway square shed design in 1870, with a central turntable under cover. After 1948, it became known as Barrow Hill so as not to confuse it with the ex-Great Central shed nearby. It was operational from 1870 until 9 February 1991.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2744, -1.3818
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Chesterfield
- Parish
- Staveley
- Postcode
- S43 2PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 0 km
- Official site
- www.barrowhill.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Barrow Hill Roundhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow Hill Roundhouse?
- Barrow Hill Roundhouse is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S43 2PR), in the parish of Staveley.
- What is Barrow Hill Roundhouse?
- Barrow Hill Roundhouse, known as Staveley Engine Shed until 1948, is a former Midland Railway roundhouse in Barrow Hill, near Staveley and Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England. It now serves as a rail
- How do I get to Barrow Hill Roundhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S43 2PR.
- When was Barrow Hill Roundhouse built?
- Built or established in 1870.
- Who owns Barrow Hill Roundhouse?
- Barrow Hill Roundhouse is owned by Chesterfield Borough Council.
- How do I get to Barrow Hill Roundhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S43 2PR.