Heritage railways · East Midlands
Springwell Branch
In or near Calow.
Springwell Branch is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Springwell Branch is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Coordinates: 53.2772°, -1.3851°.
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Official information
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Place summary
Springwell Branch is a heritage railway located in Staveley, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This line is notable for its historical significance within the region's railway network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2772, -1.3851
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Chesterfield
- Parish
- Staveley
- Postcode
- S43 2PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Roundhouse Halt — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.barrowhill.org
Sources
- osm: w104562506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Springwell Branch?
- Springwell Branch is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S43 2PP), in the parish of Staveley.
- What is Springwell Branch?
- Springwell Branch is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Springwell Branch?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S43 2PP.
- How do I get to Springwell Branch?
- The nearest railway station is Roundhouse Halt, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S43 2PP.