Location: Chesterfield
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What to do and see in Chesterfield, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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.
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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. 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
3. Chesterfield Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By christopherthoel - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Had many a lovely walk along the can lately it’s by far the best place for a walk in chesterfield with so much wildlife to see and lovely kept paths
4. Chesterfield War Memorial
5. The Apple Sculpture
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
This sculpture of an apple pinned to the floor by an apple was erected as part of a redevelopment project.
Reviewed By Janefromcutthorpe
On a sunny Tuesday morning I got up and decided to go for my daily stroll along the clean pollution free roads of chesterfield, free of broken syringes and open packets Of baccy, paradise, others may know it as, “The chez Vegas” ( i personally wouldn’t visit Las Vegas I think chez is jsut as good, up to scratch). i only just realised the huge metallic apple sitting between the lovely proactive stadium and the marvellous tesco extra. Honestly I feel like I regret having my children now I think I should have gone into art, imagine being able to say you design and structured art just as as astonishing as THEE Apple sculpture, might give em away now. The exquisite flower beds surrounding that are only slightly dead took my breath away. it made me feel so many emotions. the contrasting cold metal to the slightly vibrant flowers is pure genius. I honestly don’t know why Ive never noticed such a hugely inspiring piece of art, it jsut adds that extra vibe to chesterfield that I think it jsut needed to Finish off the perfect idea of what chesterfield is, an incredible location of a fun flashy faithful community. I would definitely visit again just to be captured in the tranquil beauty. Thankyou chesterfield for letting me feel like I’m part of the future whilst I’m stood next to aldi and tesco soemthing I didn’t know was possible, ty All my love, Jane from Cutthorpe x
6. Holy Trinity Church
7. Brampton Manor
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 11 reviews
A Historic 16th Century Manor House on the gateway to the Peak National Park. Original Features have been tastefully restored. Visitors are welcome to use the Bar and Restaurant, Tea Rooms for Afternoon Tea, Meeting Rooms and Treatment Salon. Private Meeting and Celebration Rooms are available to book. There is Outdoor Seating all year round. On site accommodation is planned for 2021/22.
8. Chesterfield College
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
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