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Old Whittington sits on the northern fringes of Chesterfield, where the urban landscape begins to give way to the hills of the Drone Valley. It has managed to retain its own distinct character, centered around the historic Green and the 19th-century church of St Bartholomew, despite the growth of the surrounding town. The area’s history is anchored by Revolution House - formerly the Cock and Pynot alehouse - where the 1688 plot to overthrow King James II was hatched, lending the village a quiet historical significance. Today, the village is practical for day-to-day life; it is well-placed for the commuting corridors of the A61 and Dronfield, yet keeps a slower pace than the town centre. Residents tend to appreciate the proximity to the countryside, with several public footpaths leading out toward Unstone and Hundall, alongside the nearby Whittington Bitter hub of local community life and schools. It’s a settled, functional part of North Derbyshire that feels more like a standalone village than a mere suburb.