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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.

    In The Area

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    Peak Edge Hotel

    A historic boutique hotel and restaurant with modern adaptions nestled in the idyllic peak district, proudly stands as the recipient of multiple…


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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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    Cocina Restaurant

    The award-winning Cocina restaurant, located within Chesterfield's four-star hotel, Casa, gives an authentic taste of British food with a Spanish…


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    Casa Hotel

    Situated in the heart of the historic market town Chesterfield. Casa Hotel is your ultimate destination for luxury and comfort.


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    Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel

    Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, the historic Red Lion restaurant boasts a warm, friendly, relaxed atmosphere…


    Hob Hurst's House

    A square prehistoric burial mound with an earthwork ditch, named after a local goblin


    Linacre Reservoirs

    There are three reservoirs at Linacre, built between 1855 and 1904 and, between them, they hold more than 240 million gallons of water. The…


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    Hardwick Old Hall

    Hardwick Old Hall is currently closed for conservation. If you are visiting National Trust Hardwick Hall, please make sure to check their website for…


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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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    No. 4 – Clowne

    Situated right in the heart of Clowne village, No.4 is the perfect place to relax with friends and family in unique and historic surroundings.


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    Queen's Park Sports Centre

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


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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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    Events in Chesterfield

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    Hardwick Wintertide at Hardwick Hall

    Share a special winter with the family at Hardwick Wintertide this year, chase lights and shadows around the hall as you tour by lantern light.


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    Ed Byrne - Tragedy Plus Time at The Winding Wheel…

    Come and join Ed as he mines the most tragic event in his life for laughs.


    Trails nearby

    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…


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    3 for 2 on tapas every Tuesday at Casa Hotel

    Choose three tapas dishes and enjoy the cheapest dish free of charge.


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    Enjoy two courses for just £25 at Cocina…

    Enjoy a midweek dining experience with exceptional value for just £25.


    Villages nearby

    Ashover

    Barlow

    Clay Cross

    Millthorpe

    Renishaw

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