Penistone Railway turntable
📍 40 Mossley Pl, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6FH, UK
About Penistone Railway turntable
The Penistone Railway turntable is a significant historical landmark located in Penistone, Sheffield. It stands as an important remnant of the area's rich industrial and railway heritage, drawing visitors keen to explore local history and engineering marvels. Esteemed with a 4.8/5 star Google rating, it is recognised as a captivating site for historical exploration.
Visitors consistently appreciate the opportunity to connect with the past and examine this interesting structure. Many reviews highlight its appeal to those passionate about history and trains. The turntable is conveniently situated only 50 metres from another historical point of interest, the WW2 tank ramp, making it an excellent addition to a broader historical tour of the Penistone area. While the immediate tracks can be muddy, the site is well signposted for ease of access and self-guided exploration.
Visiting Information
The Penistone Railway turntable is accessible 24 hours a day, every day of the week, allowing for flexible visiting. Accessibility features and payment options are not explicitly provided.
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📍 40 Mossley Pl, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6FH, UK
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Showing 5 of 8 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Another piece of the Penistone railway history but is now becoming overgrown. The turntable is only 50 metres away from another historical point of interest, the WW2 tank ramp.
Absolutely loved this place and its a great piece of local history an amazing place to visit especially if your in to history and trains
Interesting structure. Well signposted. Tracks get very muddy though.
The best example of the footings of an old turntable in the whole of Penistone!
lets just say im playin with my penistones... hehehe