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30 The Story Mine - Markham Colliery Mining Memorial
Type:Chesterfield Walking Festival
Markham Vale Environment Centre
Markham Lane
Nr Duckmanton
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5HY
Markham Lane
Nr Duckmanton
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5HY
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Tel01246 345777
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About
A walk around the Markham Vale site looking at its industrial past, including public artworks commemorating the 3 mining disasters at the former Markham Colliery. Also visiting Poolsbrook Country Park. We will look at old photos and maps of the area as we walk, and hear about the lives of the men killed in the mining disasters, led by volunteers from the Story Mine heritage project. Tea & coffee provided at the end of the walk.
Booking Essential
Grid Reference - SK 449 718
Circular Walk
No Stiles
Organised by the Story Mine heritage project
Guide Prices
Free of charge - booking essential.
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking - Free parking available courtesy of the Markham Vale Environment Centre - please park at the rear of the building and sign in at reception
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets - Available at some point en route
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Length of route (miles) - 5 miles
- Typical duration of route - 3.5 hours
Opening Times
| Season (16 May 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 09:30 | - 13:00 |
Map & Directions
Public Transport Directions
Bus numbers 82 and 83 from Chesterfield town centre
