Barlow & Holmesfield
Ward in North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.281, -1.519 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 32 76 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
The Barlow and Holmesfield area lies in rural North East Derbyshire, in Derbyshire, England, sitting on the eastern fringe of the Peak District. It is characterised by rolling limestone and gritstone countryside, drystone walls, small woodlands and compact stone-built villages that attract walkers and visitors looking for quiet country lanes and attractive vernacular architecture.
Local life still has strong agricultural roots, though many residents commute to nearby towns such as Chesterfield and Sheffield. The villages retain historic churches, traditional pubs and community halls, and the landscape bears traces of historic quarrying and rural crafts, giving a mix of conservation-minded village life with easy access to outdoor recreation.
Postcode districts covering Barlow & Holmesfield
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 7 miles11.3 km
- Mansfield 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Rotherham 12 miles19.4 km
- Doncaster 23.6 miles38 km
- Chesterfield 4 miles6.4 km
- Barnsley 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.9 miles24 km
- Worksop 17 miles27.4 km
- Ilkeston 22.9 miles36.9 km
- Bentley 23.8 miles38.2 km
- Glossop 21 miles33.7 km
- Hucknall 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Holmesfield Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Barlow Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Gosforth Valley Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dronfield Woodhouse Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cutthorpe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dronfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dronfield South Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Brampton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dronfield North Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Dunston Ward 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Linacre Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Unstone Green Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Barlow & Holmesfield
S18 7RZ, S17 3BQ, S18 7SY, S18 7TQ, S18 7XA, S18 7TL, S18 7TT, S18 7TP, S18 7SJ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25.3 miles40.7 km
- Manchester Airport 31.6 miles50.9 km
- Dronfield Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Dore and Totley Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Bus Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Hotels near Barlow & Holmesfield Ad
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Devonshire Arms 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Casa Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Cavendish Hotel 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Cross Scythes 4 2.5 miles4 km
- Brocco on the Park Boutique Hotel 5 6 miles9.7 km
- The Psalter 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- The Manor House 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
Schools in Barlow & Holmesfield
- Barlow C of E Primary School Primary
- Penny Acres Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- B2net Stadium Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 5.6 miles9 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 6.9 miles11.1 km
- University of Sheffield University 7 miles11.2 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Hillsborough Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
- Meadowhall Shopping centre 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.7 miles18.8 km