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15 Best Things to Do in Chesterfield (Derbyshire, England)

A mining town until the 1980s, Chesterfield’s industrial sites have been regenerated and the town is almost unrecognisable from just a generation ago.

The Medieval alleys and courtyards in the old centre are commanded by the postcard landmark, the crooked spire of the Parish Church.

At Chesterfield you’re on the east flank of the Peak District National Park, while Hardwick Hall, one of the England’s finest Elizabethan estates, is tantalisingly close.

The town’s most distinguished resident was the 19th-century civil engineer, George Stephenson, described as the “Father of Railways” and remembered with an inspiring exhibition at the Chesterfield Museum.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Chesterfield :

1. Chesterfield Parish Church

Chesterfield Parish Church

The Church of St Mary and All Saints, also the Crooked Spire Church, is Chesterfield’s big landmark, famed for its twisting and leaning spire.

Even the local football team, Chesterfield FC, is nicknamed the Spirites.

That spire dates to 1362, and while the twist is intentional, and was common in Europe at the time, its tilt was caused by centuries and expansion and contraction in the lead tiles coating the structure.

Of course, there are local legends explaining the twist and the lean, one being that a local virgin married in the church, and the building was so surprised that it span around to see the bride.

On Fridays and Saturdays you can take a 45-minute tour of the tower, taking you part way up to take in the townscape and Derbyshire countryside.

2. Chesterfield Canal

Chesterfield Canal

When it was completed in 1777, this waterway connected Chesterfield with the River Trent at Stockwith, 46 miles away.

With the 2.6-kilometre Norwood Tunnel and some of the first staircase locks in the UK, Chesterfield Canal was a groundbreaking piece of engineering, exporting coal, limestone and lead, and bringing in timber, corn and fresh produce.

A partnership between Derbyshire County Council and the Chesterfield Canal Trust has fully restored the waterway between Chesterfield and Staveley Town Basin.

The green, peaceful towpath is named the Cuckoo Way can be cycled or walked.

There’s also visitor centre at Tapton Lock, and you can take narrowboat trips from Hollingwoodhub, both in striking distance of the town.

3. Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall

The definition of an Elizabethan Prodigy House, Hardwick Hall pushed the boundaries of stately architecture in the late 16th century.

What will strike you right away is the size of the windows, giving rise to the saying “Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall”. As a Prodigy House, Hardwick Hall was a statement of power and wealth for Bess of Hardwick, an irrepressible businesswoman who also increased her wealth with help of four shrewd marriages.

On the facade you can see Bess’s initials “ES” in openwork above six banqueting house pavilions that shape the hall’s silhouette.

On the inside there’s furniture and stunning tapestries which have been in the house’s inventory since Bess was here.

4. Hardwick Old Hall

Hardwick Old Hall

In the grounds you’ll come across the vestiges of Hardwick Old Hall, looked after by English Heritage.

Like Bess’s new hall, this is a Grade I-listed monument and predates its neighbour by a few years, later becoming guest accommodation.

There’s an exhibition in the adjoining West Lodge, going into depth on Bess of Hardwick and the evolving architecture of Elizabethan England.

The ruins of the Old Hall are thrilling too, for the craftsmanship of the plasterwork over the fireplaces in the main rooms.

You can make your way up four floors of this roofless building for an all-encompassing panorama of the estate.

5. Stainsby Mill

Stainsby Mill

Something else to see on the grounds of Hardwick Hall is this 19th-century flour mill, managed by the National Trust and in perfect working condition.

A mill has stood on this spot sine the 1200, but the present building composed of dressed sandstone dates from 1846. Go in to find how all the wheels, cogs and gears function, and follow the course of wheat from the field to the flour bag.

You can grind your own flour to take home, and the mill even hands out traditional recipes for bread.

Outside you can negotiate the Miller’s Shoe Walk next to the mill race and pond that feed the waterwheel.

6. Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle

A day out not to turn down, Bolsover Castle is 15 minutes in the car from Chesterfield and is a resplendent Stuart mansion.

Designed as a statement of luxury rather than for defence, it was built at the start of the 17th-century by the Cavendish family, on top of an earlier castle dating back to the 1100s.

Most lavish is the Little Castle, ordered by the courtier and playboy Sir William Cavendish, and playing host to King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria in 1634, when Cavendish spent an incredible £15,000 to entertain them.

The Little Castle has been restored and has marble fireplaces and colourful frescoes on its walls and ceilings.

Don’t miss the wall walk on the faux battlements and the Terrace Range facing the Vale of Scarsdale.

7. Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery

Chesterfield Museum And Art Gallery

This compelling, multifaceted museum is in the grand Stephenson Memorial Hall, built as a mechanics school in a neo-Gothic style in 1879 and occupied by the museum since 1994. No aspect of Chesterfield’s history is overlooked, whether it’s the Romans or the Industrial Revolution.

An attention-grabbing exhibit is the rare builder’s windlass, a Medieval wooden wheel used to lift stone material during the construction of the Parish Church.

One man who features repeatedly in the art gallery is Joseph Syddall (1864-1942), considered one of the most accomplished draughtsmen of the time and commissioned for the illustrations of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles in Graphic Magazine.

8. Queen’s Park

Queen's Park

Chesterfield’s main park is best known as the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

The ground has seating for 7,000 fans, and if you’re a cricket fan or curious about the sport you can watch first-class, one-day and T20 matches here throughout the summer.

T20 and one-day have more batting action if you’re new to the sport.

Queen’s Park is also a graceful Victorian urban park, inaugurated in 1893 and boasting an exquisite conservatory, bandstand and miniature railway.

Check the council website as there’s a calendar of brass band concerts at the bandstand, while the beautifully maintained miniature train runs all through the spring and summer.

9. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre

There’s a charming piece of railway history at this former maintenance building for steam locomotives, dating to 1870. The Barrow Hill Roundhouse was where these engines were turned, restocked with coal and cleaned, and is a rare survivor as most roundhouses were pulled down when the steam age came to a close.

A museum since the 1990s, Barrow Hill Roundhouse has a functioning turntable and lifting gear, with steam, diesel and electric locomotives, as well as displays explaining a working day at the roundhouse.

Here you can browse black and white photos, signs and an array of hands-on stations related to engineering and science.

10. Revolution House

Revolution House

This modest-looking thatched house three miles north of the centre of Chesterfield has a big story to tell.

In the 17th century it was the Cock and Pynot alehouse, where in 1688 the Earl of Devonshire, Earl of Danby and a Mr John D’Arcy met to plan the Glorious Revolution, in which the English crown would be taken from King James II and given to his daughter Mary and her Dutch husband, William of Orange.

The house is now a free museum, with 17th-century furniture and a short film about the background to the Glorious Revolution.

A host of events take place here year-round, including carols singers at Christmas.

11. Poolsbrook Country Park

Like a couple of the public spaces around Chesterfield, Poolsbrook Country Park is on what used to be a colliery.

There’s a hint of what came before at the main entrance, which has a preserved pulley wheel.

The pits were filled in to become fishing lakes, and on their shores are woodland and meadows, woven with trails for walkers, cyclists and people on horseback.

If you’re up for a real hike, the park is on the long-distance Trans Pennine Trail.

On an easy ramble through the park you may catch sight of cormorants, yellow wagtails and great crested grebes and there’s a cafe next to the main lake.

12. Sutton Scarsdale Hall

Sutton Scarsdale Hall

In the village of the same name are the ruins of a Georgian late-Baroque country house, built from sandstone.

Sutton Scarsdale Hall went up in the 1720s and at the time had a splendour and scale that can be compared to the more famous Chatsworth House.

Its fireplaces, staircases, plasterwork and oak panelling were produced by some of the period’s most famous craftsmen, but after decades of neglect the house was asset stripped in 1919 when even the roof was removed.

The remaining skeleton, with pediment relief and Corinthian pilasters and columns was saved from demolition in the 1970s, and English Heritage has preserved fragments of the masterful stuccowork inside.

13. Holmebrook Valley Country Park

Holmebrook Valley Country Park

In Chesterfield’s western suburbs, the Holmebrook Valley Country Park is on what used to be an opencast coalmine.

These 130 acres of ponds, meadows, woodland and sports fields were reclaimed over several years and opened to the public in 1995. There’s a mountain bike course, a sculpture trail, a cafe, angling lake, outdoor gym, playground, sports pitches and a visitor centre explaining the park’s nature and the history of the site.

On walks keep your eyes peeled for woodpeckers and yellowhammers, while flowers like bluebells, red campions and orchids grow in the meadows and woodland.

In summer there’s also a programme of children’s activities organised by the park’s rangers.

14. Chesterfield Open Air Market

Off the High Street in the shadow of the 1857 Market Hall, Chesterfield’s Open Air Market is one of the largest in the country, with around 250 stalls.

Chesterfield received its market charter in 1204 and the general market trades on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays from 09:00 to 16:00. There you can go shopping for seasonal fresh produce, homewares, fashion, jewellery and handicrafts.

There’s also a flea market on Thursdays, as well as less frequent farmers’ and artisan markets.

The market hall was refurbished in 2013 and has more stalls selling clothing, food and fabrics, and is home to the sociable Market Plaza Cafe.

15. The Yards and The Shambles

Falcon Yard

Mixing historic houses with newer constructions, the Yards is a series of snug interconnecting alleys off Chesterfield’s main shopping area at South Street and Central Pavement.

Signs above the passageways read “Theatre Yard” and “Falcon Yard” beckoning you past former workshops and stables, now featuring a range of independent shops, confectioners, cafes and a gallery.

Across Central Pavement from the Yards there’s another picturesque grid of alleys dating back to Medieval times, at the Shambles.

At no. 1 you’ll find the 16th-century Royal Oak pub, the oldest pub in Chesterfield and one of the oldest in England.

15 Best Things to Do in Chesterfield (Derbyshire, England):

  • Chesterfield Parish Church
  • Chesterfield Canal
  • Hardwick Hall
  • Hardwick Old Hall
  • Stainsby Mill
  • Bolsover Castle
  • Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery
  • Queen's Park
  • Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
  • Revolution House
  • Poolsbrook Country Park
  • Sutton Scarsdale Hall
  • Holmebrook Valley Country Park
  • Chesterfield Open Air Market
  • The Yards and The Shambles

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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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Visitor information

Come to Chesterfield, where you’re sure of a friendly welcome and a wide range of things to do.

Take a day in the town to find out how the Crooked Spire  got its twist. Or go bargain hunting on Chesterfield Market every Monday, Friday or Saturday. Call on a Thursday for a rummage around the flea market, or check out local goods at the farmers’ market on the second Thursday of every month.

Stay overnight and explore the area – Chatsworth , Hardwick Hall and Bolsover Castle are just a few of the things you’ll find just a short drive away. Not to mention great walking country, sleepy villages, cycle trails and stunning views.

Find out where to stay, what’s on, where to go and where to eat, not to mention places to shop, activities, how to get to Chesterfield and how to get in touch for more information and ideas on our tourism website – www.visitchesterfield.info .

Here is some information to help you enjoy your visit to Chesterfield:

Find out about local accommodation options in the  accommodation guide on the Visit Chesterfield Area website . 

Timetables and information are available from the local bus companies operating in our area, such as:

  • Trent Barton

Timetables can also be accessed by visiting www.derbysbus.info and www.traveline.info .

We have a variety of car parks across Chesterfield, from short stay to long stay, pay and display and pay on return - find car parking here .

Scratch cards for use in council car parks can be purchased from our Customer Services Centre , located on the ground floor at the Town Hall.

Please enquire directly with coach holiday companies. For example:

Andrew’s of Tideswell - call 01298 871222

Johnson Bros - call 01909 720337

Free parking can be booked in advance for coach parties.

Find out about coach parking here .

We have cycle lockers available to hire.

Please ask at the  Customer Service Centre located on the ground floor at the Town Hall.

Derbyshire Wayfarer bus and train day rover tickets allow almost unlimited bus and train travel throughout Derbyshire for a whole day.

Wayfarer tickets are available from the driver on the following buses:

  • Arriva Midlands
  • D and G Bus
  • Diamond Bus
  • Derbyshire Community Transport
  • Notts and Derby Buses
  • Stagecoach Chesterfield and Mansfield
  • Trentbarton

You may be able to purchase tickets from some local rail stations.

You can also purchase a Derbyshire Wayfarer smartcard on the TravelMaster website .

There are a number of local independent businesses in the town centre that sell localised gifts, books, cards and much more.

More information about shopping in Chesterfield .

If you are thinking of booking a holiday in the UK and want to find out more take a look at the Visit England website .

You can find out about the great activities and events that Chesterfield has to offer by visiting the Visit Chesterfield Area website . 

You can also email the tourism team at:  [email protected] or call 01246 345777.

We have a variety of regular and speciality markets - find out about the markets being held in Chesterfield .

For information on rail services please check the National Rail Enquiries website , call 0345 748 4950, or visit Chesterfield Rail Station .

You can book tickets via the National Express website:  www.nationalexpress.com  

If you need a RADAR key to be able to use accessible public toilets, please visit the Customer Service Centre on the ground floor at the Town Hall (step-free access is available on the East side of the Town Hall, closest to the town centre).

The main Chesterfield Theatres box office service is available in person at the Winding Wheel Theatre, online through the Chesterfield Theatres website  or by calling 01246 345222. You can also email enquiries to [email protected] .

You can purchase tickets for performances at the Winding Wheel Theatre and National Theatre Tokens too.

Get details and opening times for the box office here .

If you would like to buy tickets for venues outside Chesterfield, such as Palace Theatre in Mansfield and Buxton Opera House , please contact these venues directly.

If you wish to hire a council venue please contact the venue hire team on 01246 345333 or email [email protected].

Further details can be found on the Chesterfield Venues website .

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Investment success for FHP across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire

FHP Property Consultants has reported a strong first half of the year in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire, with strong demand for its sites and properties across the area.

The company says it has seen a high amount of interest, particularly between Junctions 29 and 30 of the M1 motorway.

The office agency team has been dealing with a number of good quality enquiries which has led to the letting of 12,000ft² at Holmewood Business Park, Holmewood, a modern office park approximately 4 miles south east of Chesterfield. The 12,000 sq ft development comprises two lettings, one to Rutland UK , and the second to Harmony Fire who have several offices located across the country. Both businesses have committed to new 5 year terms and chose this location due to the connectivity to the M1.

FHP says there is one remaining office building at Holmewood Business Park comprising 5,267 sq ft, for which it already has strong interest, and the company believes it will be able to declare this “under offer” within the next couple of weeks.

The office team also has 6,000 sq ft “under offer” in Barlborough, just off Junction 30 which is due to complete any week with terms also out on an additional 12,000 sq ft office building in this location.

Darran Severn, Director at FHP Property Consultants commented: “It’s been hard work but pleasing we are seeing some of the deals we agreed earlier in the year completing. We are finding that enquiry levels are consistent and in some of these locations it’s a matter of unearthing the right occupier for the building.

Quality is key, and many of the businesses we are speaking with are looking for refurbished space that is immediately available for occupation. Both capital and rental values remain at existing levels, with typical lease lengths being between 5 and 10 years with breaks in year 3. Whilst there is an element of uncertainty in the air due to political and world events, we do require more stock across Derbyshire to satisfy ongoing requirements.”

The industrial agency team has also been busy working on several schemes in Clay Cross, the first being Wingfield View Business Park, which is being developed by Roe Developments. Wingfield View Business Park is a new industrial estate comprising 19 units totalling some 60,000 sq ft. The units range in size from 2,091 sq ft to 12,062 sq ft and have been available to purchase or lease.

FHP Property Consultants alongside joint agents are pleased to confirm that all units are now under offer with practical completion imminent.

Following the success at Wingfield View Business Park, Roe Developments has started construction on Egstow View Business Park, Clay Cross, which will offer a mix of trade counter and warehouse units. The scheme should be available for occupation around Q2 2025 and FHP has confirmed that there are already four units under offer on a leasehold basis including one drive-through unit.

Elsewhere in the Chesterfield area, FHP completed the sale of 12,500 sq ft unit  in Whittington to another local occupier and haa let a further 3,000 sq ft at Spectrum Business Park, just south of the town centre. Due to the success at Spectrum Business Park, the owners are now looking to deliver further units that will hopefully be available in Q1 2025.

Looking to locate your business in a superb central location with proximity to several major UK cities? Find out more about investing in Chesterfield at:  https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

FHP Property Consultants supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through  Chesterfield Champions , a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Businesses are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the renowned Made in Chesterfield initiative, which brings together schools and local firms to close skills gaps in the town.

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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 ...

  8. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Chesterfield

    3. Linacre Reservoirs. The historic Linacre Reservoirs provide the perfect setting for a quiet, relaxing day out. A network of trails and footpaths crisscross the valley. Visitors can explore ancient beech and oak woodlands…. 4. Chesterfield Canal. 5. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre.

  9. Peak District & Derbyshire

    See all the walks near you ... Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Explore the wider estate with our longest group walk yet! Think you can take on the 7 mile challenge? Event summary. on. 27 Jun - 24 Oct 2024 27 Jun to 24 Oct 2024. at. 10:30 - 14:30 10:30 to 14:30 + 16 other dates or times. Event

  10. Chesterfield Area

    Come to the Chesterfield Area of Derbyshire where you're sure of a friendly welcome and a wide range of things to do. Take a day in Chesterfield itself to find out how the 'Crooked Spire' got its twist. Or go bargain hunting on Chesterfield Market every Monday, Friday or Saturday. Visit Chesterfield Games Quarter or spend an evening at the Theatre.

  11. THE 10 BEST Parks & Nature Attractions in Chesterfield (2024)

    THE 10 BEST Chesterfield Parks & Nature Attractions. We perform checks on reviews. 1. Linacre Reservoirs. There is plenty of lovely scenery and wildlife with 3 reservoirs to walk round. 2. Chesterfield Canal.

  12. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Chesterfield (Updated 2024)

    See full details. 3. Linacre Reservoirs. 320. Bodies of Water. The historic Linacre Reservoirs provide the perfect setting for a quiet, relaxing day out. A network of trails and footpaths crisscross the valley.

  13. Chesterfield on Visit Derbyshire

    Chesterfield is a bustling market town with a population of approximately 103,800 (in 2011). It is the largest town in Derbyshire, after the city of Derby, and is known as the Gateway to the Peak District. It lies 24 miles north of Derby and 11 miles south of Sheffield, at the junction of the rivers Rother and Hipper.

  14. 10 reasons to visit Chesterfield, Derbyshire

    The Arts and Market Festival, held from 27th to 29th October, includes concerts, a beer festival, a Continental market, ghost walks and a lantern parade from the church to a 'Garden of Light' in Queen's Park. DERBYSHIRE'S CHESTERIn addition to its market, Chesterfield has an enormous range of independent retail outlets and national ...

  15. 31 places you need to visit in Chesterfield

    Chesterfield bucket list: 31 places you need to visit in Chesterfield - including the best pubs, restaurants, hidden gems and scenic walks By Tom Hardwick Published 4th Aug 2023, 11:10 BST

  16. Best Things To Do & Days Out In Chesterfield, Derbyshire

    Here at Day Out With The Kids we've found 1201 fun things to do in Chesterfield for you and the family to discover. What's more, the weather shouldn't be a problem - 897 of the attractions are indoors.Finding the right . Chesterfield day out for your family is easy - simply explore the links below or use the filters at the top of the page to plan your next adventure.

  17. Chesterfield Historic Sites & Districts to Visit (Updated 2024)

    Chesterfield Historic Sites: See reviews and photos of 5 historic sites in Chesterfield, England on Tripadvisor. ... A great place to stroll around and admire the views. Enjoyed finding out how the owners became bankrupt and tried to sell the property at a time when it was difficult around the time of the 1st World War. ... (Derbyshire) Station ...

  18. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Chesterfield (2024)

    Things to Do in Chesterfield, England: See Tripadvisor's 71,500 traveller reviews and photos of Chesterfield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. ... (Derbyshire) Station Hotels near Creswell Station Hotels near Kiveton Park Station Hotels near Langwith-Whaley Thorns Station Hotels near Shirebrook Station Hotels ...

  19. Visitor information

    To find out more information about performances and our venues call 01246 345222, email [email protected], or ask at the box office. If you wish to hire a council venue, including the Winding Wheel Theatre, please contact the venue hire team on 01246 345333 or by email [email protected] .

  20. Chesterfield bucket list: 29 things you need to do when you visit

    Whether you're a first time visitor or a long-time resident, these are some of the best restaurants, pubs and walks in and around the town - perfect for your Chesterfield bucket list. 1 ...

  21. Hidden Villages Driving Route

    A pleasant circular route south of Chesterfield, starting out on the A619 Chatsworth Road and visiting some pretty Derbyshire villages. See where the Roundheads and the Royalists had a punch up. Imagine long lost soldiers returning from Agincourt. See where Florence Nightingales family are buried.

  22. Chesterfield, Derbyshire

    Chesterfield is a market and industrial town in the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, England. It is 24 miles (39 km) north of Derby and 11 miles (18 km) south of Sheffield at the confluence of the Rivers Rother and Hipper.In 2011, the built-up-area subdivision had a population of 88,483, making it the second-largest settlement in Derbyshire, after Derby.

  23. THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Chesterfield (UPDATED 2024)

    3. Linacre Reservoirs. The historic Linacre Reservoirs provide the perfect setting for a quiet, relaxing day out. A network of trails and footpaths crisscross the valley. Visitors can explore ancient beech and oak woodlands…. 4. Chesterfield Canal. 5. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre.

  24. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Chesterfield (Updated 2024)

    Top Things to Do in Chesterfield, Derbyshire: See Tripadvisor's 71,760 traveller reviews and photos of Chesterfield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. ... Other Top Attractions around Chesterfield. Chatsworth House. 9,566. 12 km away. Bakewell. Art Galleries. 2023. Alton Towers Resort. 22,351. 42 km away. Alton.

  25. Investment success for FHP across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire

    FHP Property Consultants has reported a strong first half of the year in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire, with strong demand for its sites and properties across the area. ... The scheme should be available for occupation around Q2 2025 and FHP has confirmed that there are already four units under offer on a leasehold basis including one drive ...

  26. Matchday Guide: County Championship at Queen's Park

    Derbyshire vs Yorkshire Vitality County Championship Division Two Sunday 30 June - Wednesday 3 July; 11.00am start Queen's Park, Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2BF. Gates Open: 9.30am (90 minutes before the scheduled start of play) Intervals: Lunch 1.00pm • Tea 3.40pm or when 32 overs remain Close: 6.00pm approx.