It took its name from its original owner, the Babbington Coal Company, founded in 1839 to work shallow mines near Babbington, a hamlet some 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the west of the later colliery.

Babbington Colliery had a long life, and did not close until 1986.

[1][2] The site is now the location of a business park, and the Phoenix Park tram terminus of the Nottingham Express Transit.

It lies within the current boundaries of the City of Nottingham.

[1][2] The colliery was linked to the railway network by the Cinderhill Colliery Railway, part of which is now used by the Phoenix Park branch of the Nottingham Express Transit.