For railway enthusiasts, a unique piece of history.Several locomotives steam and diesel on display in the roundhouse, giving a glimpse on how this building was used in the past when the railways were at their peak.Outside there are more diesel locomotives of a few different classes on display .This visit was on a day of no live displays. There are other special days when this occurs during the year.There is a very good cafe serving snacks and drinks and a small shop where the entrance tickets can be purchased.Currently open on Saturdays 1000hrs to 1600 hrsFrom March until DecemberEntrance fee 3.00, children 2.00 , family two adults three children 8.00
First visit here was to do Halloween crafts and didn't realise how interesting this place was! Very good history and information for the kids to take in, steam train rides and a restaurant, what more could you want. A good hour or so out.
If you like your locomotives close up this is a great place to be! There is a good selection of engines on display including steam, diesel and electric both inside in the historic roundhouse and outside in the yard. As well as the preserved stock there are always a good number of "stored" locomotives on site. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always keen to talk to young and old about the engines and the ongoing restorations. Definitely worth a visit.
Situated in the middle of an industrial estate (seems to be anyway). Whole learning room for the kids if there's any parties.Great recreation. Cafe, loads of trains, plus the electric diesel area is good to watch them work on refurbishments
Genuinely impressed by the friendly staff and the efforts that have been made here to make this accessible while they work to preserve so many trains. The roundhouse itself is an impressive structure and a great place to see the trains, and then there are loads more parked up outside with a good viewing platform. Well worth a visit, and we went on a non-event day, so I imagine much better then.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre is a UK Museum based in Chesterfield, East Midlands. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre is located at Campbell Dr, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield S43 2PR, UK.
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