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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
4.5
#6 of 68 things to do in Chesterfield
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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malcolm clubb
East Linton, UK4 contributions
Excellent Railway Museum
Oct 2023 • Solo
This is an excellent facility to see railways from a bygone age. The work put in by volunteers to sort the location since it’s inception is tremendous.

The locomotives which can be observed are in great condition.
Written 15 October 2023
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patricia p
Risby, UK35 contributions
If you like stream trains
Sep 2023 • Friends
This is a real place going back in time all about steam and by gone era.
Had a lovely morning here so much to see and take in . Had a lesson in the signal box how it all worked between the stations, really interesting and a very good guide and his talk about all the things involved with the Signal box.

Then we went back in to the main shed where all the rolling stock was and the very last round turntable is , where we also had a talk on how it worked a real eye opener.
Written 26 September 2023
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Terry W
Ramsbury, UK157 contributions
A Railwayman's Dream
Sep 2023 • Couples
For a lifelong railwayman this was the long overdue place to visit! It was full of memories with a variety of locomotives, steam, diesel and electric. The Deltic shed was particularly interesting as were discussions with friendly volunteers. The restored signal box was also of great interest to someone who worked in such a box 60 years ago. Well done to all volunteers!
Written 11 September 2023
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Tony R
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Great afternoon at Barrowhill depot
Aug 2023 • Couples
Excellent I worked at Barrow Hill depot as a secondman in the 70s was so nice to take my wife today and show her where u worked, Its a great place plus the Deltic workshops were open as well £8 well worth it spent 3 hours looking round could have spent longer.
Written 13 August 2023
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Bird762014
Huddersfield, UK60 contributions
Lovely for families and enthusiasts
Aug 2023 • Family
A lovely destination, something for those with a casual interest and those with more in depth like for locomotives.
Lots of steam engines, lots of Deltics too and other diesels.
Lovely staff, who gave a great talk about the signal box and the turn table itself.
Probably good for 3 hours, more if you're really into trains
Written 13 August 2023
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK2,562 contributions
Historic Railway Location
Oct 2022
I was fortunate enough to visit Barrow Hill Roundhouse when it was still in use by British Rail and it was great to return and see it beautifully maintained. There is a large area for parking ut I imagine this gets busy on event days.

There is a display about the local area and the coming of the railway and the need for the roundhouse and why it is there.

The roundhouse itself has a variety of locomotives sat around it and there are regular displays of the turntable and getting it to move round. Sometimes even with a locomotive on it as well. The staff and volunteers are all happy to talk to you about the history of the table and the engines.

I would also recommend a visit to the Deltic Preservation Society shed where there was one of the huge engines being maintained. There is also a cab of one of the engines there that you can go and have a look at too.

There is a small stall here selling Deltic related merchandise depending on your need. There is also a gift shop in the main building which has a variety of things depending on your purse size.

Well worth checking out for railway history.
Written 13 October 2022
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Sam3314
Derby, UK2,054 contributions
Oldest working roundhouse
Oct 2022
We'd only been for the beer festival (in May) before and there is so much more to see. There is a great collection of locomotives, wagons and other rolling stock including a steam loco that was in service for 81 years. It's the last surviving roundhouse in use and still has a working turntable of which there are regular demonstrations. Lots of good information about the growth of Staveley and Barrow Hill and the rail and coal industries. When we visited the Deltic Preservation Society depot was also open, you can sit in a Deltic Driving seat in the cab, really friendly welcomer there. On some days there are also train rides available. Good cafe
Written 1 October 2022
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paulaynsley1
Llanfyllin, UK80 contributions
Only surviving roundhouse in the UK.
Sep 2022 • Couples
Great day out at the only surviving roundhouse in the uk. Lots of locomotives on display, and explanation and demonstration of how the turntable worked. Would have been nice to be able to get closer to some of the roundhouse exhibits , and perhaps see a locomotive go on and off the turntable but that is simply an observation.

Cafe had great value food. We had breakfast buns ( one bacon and sausage, one bacon and egg) well cooked on a fresh bun and full of food for only £3.75. Keep on improving and developing the attraction
Written 18 September 2022
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Mike
Glossop, UK568 contributions
Event Day
Aug 2022 • Solo
They put on a good show here if you come when there’s an event. Lots of different locos to see: steam, diesel and electric.
There was a “secret” shuttle bus to Chesterfield that could have done with better publicity and signposting. I caught the local service bus and was joined by four people who missed the shuttle, thinking it went at 2pm when it set off empty at 1.45pm.
Catering too was a bit poor. There was one queue for food and drinks so had to wait 15 minutes just to buy a coffee. Could have done with more benches outside as there was no where to sit when I did get served. Real ale bar ran dry about 12.30pm on the Sunday too. Should have got some kegs or bottles as they lost lots of trade!!
Written 28 August 2022
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Marcus L
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Great day out
Jul 2022
We had a lovely trip to the roundhouse, the staff were very friendly and helpfull, 2 members of staff showed us round some of the locos being restored and painted which was very interesting. We had our lunches from the cafe and the food was great,really nice. The exhibits were well displayed and plenty of information about them. Once again many thanks to the helpfull and friendly volunteers from the four members of the Eden Valley railway.
Written 23 July 2022
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BARROW HILL ROUNDHOUSE RAILWAY CENTRE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre is open:
  • Sat - Sun 10:00 - 16:00