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    Welcome to Chesterfield

    One of Derbyshire's most popular and historic market towns, Chesterfield is perhaps most famous for the distinctive Crooked Spire.

    The distinctive Crooked Spire dominates the skyline. There are numerous local legends as to why the spire twisted, but its unusual shape is thought to have been triggered by green timber covered with heavy lead tiles.

    Whatever the truth, the base of the spire of the Parish Church of St Mary's and All Saints - which stands at 228 feet high and 'leans' 9 feet and 6 inches from its true centre - is a great place to get a panoramic view across the town and beyond.

    You might have seen photographs of it before, or even caught sight of it from the train, or from your car. Maybe you already know that it's 228 feet high, and that it 'leans' 9 feet 6 inches from its true centre.

    Back on solid ground, Chesterfield is a paradise for shoppers, with its handsome Market Hall and cobbled Market Place, home to one of the largest open-air markets in England, with a host of regular markets including farmers' and artisan markets.

    Nearby in the charming Shambles are a cluster of independent shops and cafés, while you'll find famous High Street names at the Pavements and Vicar Lane Shopping Centres.

    If you're fascinated by history, visit the Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery charting Chesterfield's commercial and industrial past, or take a short drive to Revolution House at Old Whittington, where a plot was hatched to overthrow James II in 1688.

    Eating out is a gourmet experience, thanks to everything from Michelin-recommended restaurants and welcoming cafes and tea rooms to gastro and real ale pubs. You can also enjoy live drama, music, comedy and much more at yhe Pomegranate and Winding Wheel theatres.

    Right on the doorstep you'll find the National Trust's magnificent Elizabethan Hardwick Hall, the last and greatest house built by Bess of Hardwick in the 1500s, and impressive Bolsover Castle, a 17th century fairytale mansion, with its magical Little Castle, enchanting Venus Garden, indoor riding school and breathtaking views.

    Also close by are Renishaw Hall & Gardens, ancestral home of the literary Sitwell family, and Creswell Crags, one of the most northerly places on earth to have been inhabited by our Ice Age ancestors.

    Heritage-lovers shouldn't miss a visit to Barrow Hill Roundhouse, the UK's oldest surviving operational railway roundhouse, which hosts a number of spectacular events each year.

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    Matlock Farm Park

    Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.


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    Chesterfield Market Hall

    Our Victorian Market Hall was originally built in 1857 'for the shelter and safeguard of market people'. It housed a Corn Exchange, a covered market,…


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    Barrow Hill Roundhouse

    Barrow Hill Roundhouse is the last surviving railway roundhouse in the United Kingdom with an operational turntable.


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    Hardwick Hall

    Home to one of the most influential women in the Elizabethan realm, Hardwick Hall is the culmination of the personality and ambition of its builder…


    Stone Edge

    Stone Edge (pronounced 'Stanege' locally) is a pretty area of countryside with a stunning view across the valley to Chesterfield.


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    Queen's Park Sports Centre

    A modern, purpose-built leisure centre and pool in Chesterfield.


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    Crooked Spire Church

    The 'Crooked Spire' is Chesterfield's best-known landmark.


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    Revolution House

    Once an alehouse, Revolution House takes its name from the Revolution of 1688. The site of a meeting between three local noblemen who began the plot…


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    Barca Bar at Casa

    Barca Bar in Casa Hotel provides the perfect place whatever your occasion, from pre-dinner drinks to grabbing a coffee with friends or colleague


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    Hardwick Old Hall

    Discover the full story of Bess of Hardwick with access to both the first time.


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    Chesterfield Canal – Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

    The Chesterfield Canal is a beautiful waterway, an oasis of calm in the busy market town.


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    Castles, Markets & Spires

    Explore the lesser-known North East of Derbyshire, near Chesterfield.


    Events in Chesterfield

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    BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

    The BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, in association with Chesterfield Borough Council, will return to Queen’s Park in 2025.


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    Chesterfield Spital Cemetery Well Dressing

    This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire, and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.


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    Holymoorside Well Dressing

    In Holymoorside we make one of the largest single well dressings using only flowers and leaves from local gardens and hedgerows.


    Trails nearby

    Renishaw to Eckington Circular

    This lovely 8 km (5 miles) walk takes you away from the bustle of traffic and out into the deepest, most peaceful countryside - within only a few…


    The Five Pits Trail

    Walkers, cyclists and horse riders can all enjoy the countryside of the Five Pits Trail.


    The Phoenix Greenways

    Whether you come for the day, a weekend or a longer stay, there is plenty for the family to do, visit and explore. A network of traffic free walking…


    Villages nearby

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    Barlow

    Clay Cross

    Millthorpe

    Renishaw

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