Population 100,000. Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, with its crooked spire, is Derbyshire's
second largest town. It is surrounded by some of the loveliest and unspoilt
countryside in the county. It is built over a Roman site which is also on
top of an Iron Age fort. The Romans probably settled here because the area
is so rich in natural minerals like coal, lead and tin.
The 19th century saw Chesterfield developing rapidly into an industrial
centre, especially with the coming of the railway. It was George Stevenson
who supervised the construction of the Midland Line through the town, as he
had done earlier with other Derbyshire towns. Today Chesterfield can boast
excellent communications from all directions by both road and rail. It is
close to the M1 motorway, the Midland Railway station is only a short
distance from the town centre and there is a comprehensive bus service.
In the middle of the market is the Victorian market hall which is open
throughout the week providing shopping facilities and function rooms. Nearby
is a part of the town known as the Shambles which originally dates back to
the 12th century. The shamble's narrow streets are both quaint and home to
good shops, tea rooms and an interesting timber framed pub called the Royal
Oak. A sign ouside, records the fact that a pub has been sited here since
1772 and before that a rest house for ' the knights templar, a band of
crusaders'.
Chesterfield is synonymous with the crooked spire on top of the church of
Our Lady and All Saints. It gives Chesterfield its identity. Built, along
with much of the rest of the church in the 14th century, it was straight for
several centuries before it began to twist, probably as a result of
unseasoned timber being used for its construction. It now leans nearly 9ft
to the south and is still moving.
Attraction
Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery
Grassmoor Country Park and the Five Pits Trail
Hardwick Hall, Garden, Park and Stainsby Mill
Herb Garden
Linacre Reservoirs
Revolution House
Stainsby Mill
Sutton Scarsdale Hall
Budget
Ibis Chesterfield *book online*
Premier Inn Chesterfield North *book online*
Premier Inn Chesterfield West *book online*
Travelodge Chesterfield *book online*
Camping
Hall Gate Farm Campsite
Priestfield Grange Farm
Riverdale Park
Suncroft Farm
Care Home
Ashcroft Care Home
Barnfield Manor Care Home
Heather Vale
Holmewood Manor Care Home
Charity
Church
Church of St Mary's and All Saints
Holy Trinity Church
Classes
Dance - M Hepworth
Yoga - Aztec Yoga
Club
Mojo & The Beach
Sound & Vision Video Roadshow
Zanzibar
Cottage
Council
Chesterfield Borough Council
North East Derbyshire District Council
Dentist
Andrews Dental
Ashgate Dental Practice
Aspire Dental Surgery
Doctor
Avenue House Surgery
Avondale Surgery
The Medical Centre
The Surgery
Willow Close Surgery
Estate Agent
Ambler B Estate Agents
Beechwood Estates
Bothams West
General Accident Property Services
Wilkins Hammond Commercial
Wilkins Vardy
Golf Club
Chesterfield
Grassmoor Golf Centre
Stanedge Golf Club
Tapton Park Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Cannon’s Health Club
Heart Strength & Fitness Centre
Ladies Fitness & Wellbeing
Lifestyles
Pro-Flex Fitness Centre
Inn
Market
Chesterfield Car Boot
Chesterfield Country Market
Chesterfield Market
Springbank Nurseries Car Boot
Performing Arts
Academy Of Dance
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
Directions Theatre Arts
Directions Theatre Arts
Pomegranate Theatre
Pub and Bar
Alma Inn
Black Swan
Blue Bell
Blue Stoops
Brampton Ale House
Buck Inn
Darby Tup
Donkey Derby
Grouse
Industry Inn
Market
Nags Head
Prince of Wales
Red Lion
Rose & Crown
Sun Inn
The Highfield
Walton
Restaurant
Alto Ristorante
Black Swan
Massarellas
Ringwood Hall Hotel
Thai Pavilion
Zahid
Self-Catering
Hollingwood Hall
Ringwood Hall Hotel
The Maltings Serviced Apartments
Solicitor
Banner Jones Middleton
Bilton Hammond
Bilton Hammond LLP
Brook Solicitors
Stanton & Walker
Taxi
Big Ds TaxisCentral Cars
Galaxy Travel
Theatre
Venue
Hardwick Hall, Garden, Park and Stainsby Mill
Van Dyk Hotel
Vet
Companion Care Veterinary Surgery
Sports Clubs
Ashover CC (Cricket)
Calow CC (Cricket)
Chesterfield (Men's Hockey)
Chesterfield BMX Club (Cycling)
Chesterfield Football Club (Football)
Chesterfield LTC Ltd (Tennis)
Chesterfield Panthers RFC Ladies (Rugby Union)
Chesterfield RFC Ladies (Rugby Union)
Cutthorpe CC (Cricket)
Holmewood CC (Cricket)
North Midlands School Of Basketball (Basketball)
Speedwell TTC (Table Tennis)
Staveley (Women's Hockey)
The Colin Deaton TT Centre (Table Tennis)
Whittington Wanderers CC (Cricket)
Wingerworth TTC (Table Tennis)
Shops
Ace Sports & Ladyline
Floribunda
Boots
Rymans
Glapwell Nurseries
Dunston Hall Garden Centre
Peak Pet Foods
Organic Kitchen and Home Products Ltd
Peak Pharmacy
Watson & Jenkins
Pearson & Platts
Toad
Evans
J D Sports
PC World
Wickes
Wallis
Peacocks
Mothercare
Gamestation
B&Q
Homebase
Clarks
The Lunch Box
Peacock Coffee Lounge
A for Art
Pets At Home
Kim & Andrea's Bespoke Cards
JMJ Pottery
She Fashions
The Copy Shop
Northern Tea Merchants
Eternal Bouquets
River Island
Topshop
Antiques
Activities
Blue Mountain Activities(Adventure)
Peaks and Paddles(Adventure)
Bowmen Of Chesterfield(Archery)
Custom Built Archery Club(Archery)
Chesterfield Caving Club(Caving)
Alton Riding School(Riding)
Trans Penine Trail(Walking)
Places to Stay near Chesterfield
Abbeydale Hotel (0.15 miles)
Quality Homely Accommodation five minutes from Town Centre with free private parking. The owners Else & Finn (from Denmark) are aiming to make your stay at the Abbeydale as enjoyable as ... More
Buckinghams Hotel and Restaurant with One Table (0.20 miles)
Buckingham's Award Winning Hotel is the gateway to the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House and many more attractions. Originally a pair of Victorian semi-detached houses that have been sympathetically converted into ... More
Portland Hotel (0.62 miles)
Derbyshire's largest town is an ideal example of the economic resurgence in an historic setting so typical of a northern metropolis. Perhaps most famous for its "Crooked Spire", the Church ... More
Chesterfield Hotel (0.70 miles)
Perfectly situated within sight of the world famous 'Crooked Spire' and the historic town centre of Chesterfield. Enjoy free use of PEAK Leisure, including indoor swimming pool, gym, spa bath, sauna and steam room. A ... More | visit website
Casa Hotel (0.74 miles)
The Maltings Serviced Apartments (0.74 miles)
At The Maltings we aim to offer you a small piece of home while you are away from your own. Here you can enjoy all the convenience of a hotel ... More
Premier Inn Chesterfield North (0.87 miles)
Ibis Chesterfield (0.87 miles)
Just a short walk from the centre of this market town and only 500 metres from Chesterfield Railway Station, the hotel offers free private parking and good value. Close to the heart ... More
Olde House (0.90 miles)
The structure of the Olde House Hotel dates back to 1678 when it was built as a farm house; it wasn't until the 1960’s that it was converted into a pub. The pub now consists ... More | visit website
The Lockoford Inn (0.97 miles)
The lockoford Inn is situated near ... More | visit website
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