Location: Chesterfield
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups 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. Zombie Uprising
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 198 reviews
Everybody has seen the films and played the games, no be in them! Its time to find out what you will do when the Zombie Apocalypse arrives. Battle the flesh eating undead with realistic weapons as you work your way through your objectives and work with your teamates inside a 4 story, 90,000sq meter abandoned warehouse.
Reviewed By Badpandared
Stag didn't know where we were going. The swat team guys when we got there made our stag feel very welcome, Putting him in a stress position for 15 minutes making him hold a grenade and having a gun held to his head, and getting shouted at. Everyone stayed in character the whole time, and the zombies put in alot of effort running after us for 3 hours. Running round an abandoned building is fun, running around a building with your mates with guns is even more fun, then chuck in some zombies chasing you and some intense moments it's awesome fun. Get split up from your team and find yourself cornered with no where to go. Scary. It was the venue in Leicester we went to.. Make sure you upgrade your gun. And wear decent footwear Great fun thanks again guys
2. Blue Mountain Activities
3. The County Music Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Chesterfield based popular Rock Music Themed Bar and Grill with Live Music at Weekends. Amazing home made burgers and more, with plenty of Vegan options on the menu. Large beer garden and a great cocktail menu to sample amongst all the usual bar offerings. Open lunchtimes and evenings.
Reviewed By Mowgli84
Since being under new management, The County has stayed true to it's roots as a venue for live music, while creating a warm, welcoming environment to catch up with friends. It's clear a lot of thought has gone in to every detail from the music memorabilia on display, to the ever-increasing range of drinks on offer behind the bar. For a town centre pub, it manages to feel like a local. Definitely recommend giving it a try if you love music, and fancy something a bit different from the usual bars in town.
4. The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints
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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.
5. Hardwick Old Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
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.
6. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
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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.
7. Chesterfield Canal
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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.
8. 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
9. Linacre Reservoir
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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. The Rose and Crown Brampton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
With its handpicked selection of Real Ales and lively events calendar, the Rose & Crown provides a friendly and progressive take on a time-honoured British experience. Truly a pub for all seasons and all tastes. Enjoy a pint of the Award Winning 'Golden Bud' in the Summer, a snifter of sweet, dark 'Winter Bock' after the fall or a glass of rousing 'Jerusalem' in the Spring. The range is wide, the choice is yours. Awarded 'Summer Pub of the Season' in the 2012 and 'Spring Pub of the Season' in the 2013 and 2015 CAMRA Awards
Reviewed By sennensunset - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Everything you could want in a ‘local’, very friendly atmosphere, extremely welcoming staff, great service, good selection of real ales and amazing ciders. Sunday lunch is incredible value and we just can’t wait for re-opening. Matt and his team did so much to make it a safe environment and everyone misses being there.
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