Location: Chesterfield
Top Things to do in Chesterfield
The 8 Best Outdoor Activities 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. Peaks and Paddles - Private Outdoor Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Peaks and Paddles offer outdoor adventure activities for small adult groups or the whole family. offering Canoe River Trips, Underground Caving adventures to Abseiling of Rocks or an 80ft bridge!
2. Blue Mountain Activities
3. Evolution Outdoors Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Peak District based outdoors adventure specialist who provides bespoke courses in Caving Mine exploration Climbing Abseiling Canoeing Raft building Bush craft Axe trowing We work on a wide range of course from school camps to stag parties and always deliver fun and exciting courses and events
4. Holymoor Riding School and Hacking Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Holymoor Riding School is a Riding School and Hacking Centre based just outside of Holymoorside, around 20 minutes from Chesterfield Town Centre. We provide individual private lessons from 25 pounds (30 mins) to 40 pounds (1 hour) as well as a range of hacks ranging from 30 pounds to 75 pounds depending on the length of the hack.
Reviewed By randomstring123
Had a wonderful lesson with Ginny, she was really encouraging, an amazing teacher for inexperienced riders. Highly recommend a visit.
5. Cuckoo Way
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 417juliep
What a joy to be out again and discover somewhere close to home that I never knew existed. Searching the Canal Trust website for ideas, I came across this stretch of the Chesterfield canal which has more than just a towpath along a canal. Park on the road in Shireoaks then walk away from the marina towards Turnerwood and beyond. Although there were other people around walking and on bikes, it was peaceful. There are plenty of seats along the way, so take a packed lunch - there's even a sandwich shop at the start. Plenty of locks to look at but birdlife was surprisingly sparse. Saw plenty of butterflies and a few dragonflies.
6. The Jungle Chesterfield
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3.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By juliebF9357UN
I took my 3year old granddaughter after picking her up from nursery. Excellent play centre plenty to keep the children occupied and also the food was nice. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
7. Holymoor Riding School
At Holymoor Riding School lessons and hacks can be tailored for any experience level from first time riders to the more advanced. Virginia (Ginny) is a fully qualified BHS riding instructor with over 30 years experience. She is also a Bachelor of Equine Science so we can also offer a range of horse and stable management courses.
8. New Heights Outdoors
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