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New Edlington
ℹ️Practical info — New Edlington
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Explore Edlington Woods, which are among the largest broadleaf woodlands in South Yorkshire, first-rate for nature walks.
- Look out for the Yorkshire Main Colliery memorial, which honors the village's deep-rooted coal mining history.
- Visit the nearby Martinwells Lake, a local spot revitalized from former industrial land into a pleasant community area.
- Public transport connects easily to Doncaster if you want to combine village tranquility with larger city amenities.
🍽 Food
Find hearty, traditional British meals in local pubs serving classic comfort food.
Grab a quick and authentic British takeaway from local chippies around the main avenues.
Start your day with a substantial breakfast at one of the community cafes in the village center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Browse the convenience stores and small grocers along the main road for daily needs and local snacks.
Visit small independent shops offering traditional British baked goods and sweet treats.
Explore this ancient woodland with peaceful walking trails, rich in local wildlife.
A serene community spot well-suited for a gentle stroll, picnicking, or watching the ducks.
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New Edlington is a purpose-built industrial settlement in South Yorkshire, established at the turn of the 20th century to serve the burgeoning coal industry. While the original village of Edlington dates back centuries, 'New' Edlington was specifically constructed following the sinking of the Yorkshire Main Colliery shafts in 1911. The town was laid out in a grid pattern with red-brick terraced houses designed to accommodate thousands of miners and their families. At its peak, the colliery was one of the largest and most productive in the region. Since the pit's closure in 1985, the town has undergone significant social and economic regeneration. Today, New Edlington is a resilient residential community that benefits from its proximity to Doncaster and the A1(M) motorway, while maintaining a strong sense of identity rooted in its industrial heritage.
- Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Top sights: Edlington Woods · Martinwells Lake · St John the Baptist Church
- Nearby: Wheatley Hills (5 km)
- Population: ~8.276
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Rain mm | 57 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 57 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 53 | 72 | 67 | 62 |
Geography
Facts
- Yorkshire Main Colliery began production in 1911
- The pit reached record production levels in 1939
- The colliery site was extensively landscaped after closing in 1985
- The settlement is situated 4 miles southwest of Doncaster
- St John the Baptist Church was completed in 1915 to serve the town
- A memorial plaque honors those who died in the mines
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