New Whittington

Settlement in Derbyshire Chesterfield

England

New Whittington

Old Whittington, St Bartholomew Credit: Dave Kelly

New Whittington is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the town of Chesterfield, it is nestled within picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

With a population of around 5,500 people, New Whittington maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village boasts a range of amenities and facilities that cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a few local shops, a post office, a community center, and a public library. For recreational activities, there is a well-maintained park with playgrounds and green spaces, providing ample opportunities for outdoor leisure activities.

New Whittington is also well-connected to surrounding areas, making it an ideal location for commuters. The village has good transport links, with regular bus services to Chesterfield and nearby towns. The nearby Chesterfield train station provides further connectivity to major cities such as Sheffield and Nottingham.

The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering residents access to stunning landscapes for walking, hiking, and exploring. The Peak District National Park, a popular tourist destination known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, is also within easy reach.

In summary, New Whittington is a charming village in Derbyshire that offers a peaceful and community-oriented lifestyle. With its range of amenities, good transport links, and proximity to picturesque countryside, it is a desirable place to live for both families and individuals seeking a quieter, rural setting.

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New Whittington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.275904/-1.409103 or Grid Reference SK3975. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Whittington, St Bartholomew

Dave Kelly

Steam train at the Beer Festival

A steam train on at the May 2022 Barrow Hill Beer Festival. This is held inside the railway Roundhouse.

Dave Pickersgill

Signal box at Barrow Hill

Dave Pickersgill

Railway bridge over Whittington Road

The railway goes to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Museum

Graham Hogg

Whittington Road

A minor road between Barrow Hill and New Whittington

Graham Hogg

Springwell Hill

A minor road between Nether Handley and New Whittington

Graham Hogg

Not quite the end of the line...

Old diesel locomotives dating from the late 1950s lined up at Barrow Hill. The Direct Rail Services Class 37 appears to be still active. The 45, 40, 24 and 07s look less serviceable.

Chris Morgan

Class 20 line up at Barrow Hill

These six Direct Rail Services locomotives were designed in the 1950s and have been active for almost 60 years. They may now be being cannibalised to keep the remainder in service to haul an occasional train.

Chris Morgan

Sprucing up Class 40 D213, Andania, (later 40 013) outside Barrow Hill roundhouse

Looking resplendent as the cleaners get to work. More about the restoration of this locomotive at; Link

Chris Morgan

Class 40 at rest

D212, latterly 40012, stands in a line of old diesel locomotives on the approach road to Barrow roundhouse. Sadly, the elements are taking their toll on the paintwork, and probably the metal work as well.

Chris Morgan

Detail at Barrowhill

Barrow Hill is a 19th. Century Grade II Listed Building and the only surviving operational railway Roundhouse in Britain.

Dave Pickersgill

Chesterfield Canal - Dixon's Lock near Brimington

Colin Park

Railway line from Chesterfield to Rotherham

This was once part of the main line of the Midland Railway but is now the preserve of freight and charters. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland takes water while hauling the York Yuletide Express from Ealing Broadway to York.

Tim Glover

The 'Flying Scotsman' and 'Tornado'

On your left, the 'Flying Scotsman,' and, on your right 'Tornado.'The Flying Scotsman' is about to couple in front of 'Tornado' in order to give passengers at Barrowhill Roundhouse a short double steam-ride.

Dave Pickersgill