The current pubs are the Holmefield Arms, The Jack Ups (Whitwell Social Club), The Half Moon and The Royal Oak.

Whitwell Wood is a large area of ancient woodland covering approximately 171 hectares.

The valley of Bondhay Dike (containing the spring) is designated as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).

A Three Shires Oak once stood in a field beside Whitwell Wood, traditionally marking the meeting point of the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire; a younger oak has been planted further from the wood close to the new meeting point of the counties.

Various theories as to its location are often discussed locally including Creswell Crags, the valley of Bondhay Dike (being an ancient border) and Markland Grips.

One of Whitwell's most famous sons was Joe Davis, world snooker and billiards champion from the 1920s to the 1940s.