New Ollerton

Originally built as a colliery village in the mid-1920s, New Ollerton was once acclaimed in the Spectator magazine as ‘an admirable industrial housing scheme’ – also known as a ‘model village’. Miners enjoyed a high standard of living, with semi-detached houses, large gardens and hot water supplied directly from the pit.

Times have changed – the mine closed in 1994 – but New Ollerton still possesses an innovative nature and the colliery has been replaced by The Sherwood Energy Village, which has received media attention for its environmental principles. Also, the community spirit still remains – the town boasts a lively high street, and an indoor market, which is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

If you are visiting the area, New Ollerton is the ideal place to purchase your necessities as it has a good selection of traditional independent shops, as well as a post office, library, numerous hair salons and various banks. Parking is free of charge in the town and there are a number of small cafés at which you can stop for a break.

ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES AND HOW TO GET HERE

	Attractions High street shopping Ollerton Pit Woods (see page 16) Ollerton St George’s Day Festival in April
	Public transport Briar Road in New Ollerton is an interchange for various bus services from around the area. To find out up-to-date routes and service information please click here for useful contact numbers
	Parking Free and signposted in New Ollerton
	Further reading If you are interested in the history of New Ollerton, take a look at Ollerton of Yesteryear’s website: www.ollerton-of-yesteryear.co.uk