Shine A Light at Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Type:Outdoor Event
Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PR
Join us on 8th and 9th December, when it is Barrow Hill Roundhouse’s turn to host Shine A Light and enjoy a visually stunning projection onto the roundhouse, created by internationally-renowned Derbyshire-born video projection artists Illuminos.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the last surviving railway roundhouse in the United Kingdom with an operational turntable. Watch as an industry is reborn. The table turns as this epicentre of railway power erupts into a mighty crucible of light and sound. This is a story of hope and transformation, skills preserved, of a proud past realigned to a new future for transport. Fire, coal, steam, diesel and electricity come pouring down the train tracks, in a spectacular celebration.
All children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Free car parking available on site with purchase of event ticket. Disabled car parking available.
Under 4's are free.
BOOK TICKETS
Click here to book tickets for Shine A Light at Barrow Hill Roundhouse: 8th and 9th December 2022
Travelling by car...
If travelling by car, there is is plenty of FREE parking on site. Please use the clearly signed public entrance on the left hand side of Campbell Drive, approximately 100m from the junction with Station Road. Please do not use the commercial entrance to the site or residents' parking spaces in and around Barrow Hill. Thank you for your cooperation..
Barrow Hill is located in the centre of the country just off junction 29a or 30 of the M1 motorway.
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 2PR.
Sat Nav code S43 2PR
Travelling by train...
The nearest main line railway station is at Chesterfield
On special event days only there is a FREE bus service from the railway station to Barrow Hill via Chesterfield town centre. Alternatively there is a taxi rank at the train station.
Travelling by bus...
Stagecoach service 90, buses run from Chesterfield (New Beetwell Street) to Barrow Hill every 30 minutes from 0640 - 1740 Monday to Friday and 0710 - 1740 on Saturday. A Sunday service operated by TM travel.
On special event days only there is a FREE bus service from the railway station to Barrow Hill via Chesterfield town centre. Alternatively there is a taxi rank at the train station.
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