Location: Chesterfield
Top Things to do in Chesterfield
The 10 Best Things to do in Chesterfield, England
Chesterfield is a market town and borough in Derbyshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north of Derby and 11 miles (18 km) south of Sheffield at the confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper. Including Whittington, Brimington and Staveley it had a population of about 103,800 in 2011, making it the second largest town in the ceremonial county after Derby. Archaeologists trace it back to a Roman fort built in the 1st century AD, but soon abandoned. Later an Anglo-Saxon village developed. The name derives from the Old English ceaster (a Roman fort) and feld (grazing land). It has a street market of some 250 stalls three days a week. The town sits on a coalfield, which was economically important until the 1980s. Little visual evidence of mining remains. The best-known landmark is the Church of St Mary and All Saints with its crooked spire, originally built in the 14th century.
Restaurants in Chesterfield
1. The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Reviewed By D768TCjohnb
From J Boy of Derby The largest church in Derbyshire and also one of the most impressive. It's more like a cathedral than an ordinary parish church. Magnificent stained glass windows each with there own story, many tombs and memorial plaques are on display. This time of the year is the annual Christmas tree festival, a most impressive display with over a hundred trees from various organisations across the town and surrounding area. It's an impressive display trees lit up against the background of this beautiful church, with a pianist to add to the atmosphere. At certain times of the year in the afternoon it's possible to climb with a guide to the top if the tower and see for first hand the famous spire that makes the town so famous. Well worth the climb, an interesting commentary is given by the guide.
2. Hardwick Old Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
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Reviewed By vickeyanne55 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
We live close by, and as National Trust members, our entry is free. We have visited with our grandchildren for picnics and woodland walks, and also spent time relaxing, just the two of us, on deckchairs, close to the house.
3. Stainsby Mill at Hardwick Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By kty910 - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
a NT propery working mill, in fact you can purchase flour that has been ground that day plus get given recipe cards - visitors are guided round by helpful NT volunteers who are very informative and chlldren are allowed to play at grinding some flour
4. Chesterfield Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its beginnings as a Roman fort on Ryknield Street to the building of the ‘Crooked Spire’ Church and its growth as a market town. The Museum also reflects the town’s important industrial heritage, tracing the development of coal mining and local industries. Chesterfield’s most famous Victorian resident, George Stephenson, the ‘Father of the Railways’ is also featured. Children can follow the trail around the Museum and make discoveries of their own, then add pictures to the Your Gallery display. The Art Gallery often features the work of Joseph Syddall from Old Whittington, once described as 'the best draughtsman in England'. Syddall was asked to illustrate Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Urbevilles' when it appeared in the Graphic Magazine. The Museum has a changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Reviewed By burtandjoyce
A very friendly and helpful welcome to this small museum of the social history of Chesterfield. What an important town it was in the past. The current exhibition about lives of some remarkable women of Chesterfield celebrates the importance of some previously unsung female heroes.
5. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By GrahamR286 - Honiton, United Kingdom
This unique venue is ridiculously cheap. For £5 you gain access to a roundhouse with an impressive array of steam and diesel locomotives. There are also other locomotives on site which are visible from a viewing platform. The cafe is also good value.
6. Chesterfield Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By 146lezetted
It's a beautiful place for a walk or bike ride, went along there a lot last year on my bike and saw there were people cleaning up the water, getting all the rubbish out.
7. Pomegranate Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By Janet71sykes - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Car parking outside for the disabled or many carparks around if not. Beautiful old theatre. We went to see a film. Cheaper than the cinema. There are a few steps to the bar or you can avoid the area and go into the screening. The chairs are reasonably comfortable and clean Lovely evening out
8. Holmebrook Valley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By kensmoon - Lincoln, United Kingdom
After a walk around the lake we took the gently ascending path by the little stream surrounded by the changing colours of all the different trees. Plenty of spaces in the car park, the toilets were well maintained and takeaway food and drinks were available at the cafe.
9. Linacre Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
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 or follow the course of the Holme Brook as it cascades down the valley. The peaceful setting means the site abounds with wildlife. Nuthatches, flycatchers and woodpeckers can be seen and heard as they flit among the canopy and kingfishers and mandarin ducks can be spotted around the waters edge. The site is accessible all year round. Car parking There are three small car parks along the main entrance road to the Linacre Reservoirs. Car parking at Linacre costs £1.00 for up to two hours and £2.50 for the day. An annual parking permit for up to two cars costs £25.00.
Reviewed By Dembot - Cambridge, United Kingdom
A lovely walk around the Linacre Reservoir, a fairly long walk so make sure you wear good footwear. Very peaceful place and would recommend to friends and family. Car parking is near and is fairly priced.
10. Queen's Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By 22689781 - Staveley, United Kingdom
Nice for steady walk round, Nice lake and childrens engine ride in the summer season, Cricket matches when advertised. Not much parking near by but a very large multi story car park is being built. I use road parking behind Queens Park. Very clean and well looked after and plenty of shops nearby Nice old pavilion and flower garden Large sports centre next door, swimming etc
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