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Greenways, Wilkin Hill, Barlow, Dronfield, S18 7TE, Tel: 0114 289 0380, Email, www.dianegilder.co.uk

The Art Room is a small exhibiting gallery which hosts 2 art shows a year plus a permanent display of textile art. It is possible to rent the space for suitable workshops for up to 12 people

Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0JP, Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.hidden-gems.org.uk/hidden-gems/ashover-trail

One of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire with a 15th Century church. Ashover is home to a couple of ghosts, including the Laughing Cavalier who haunts the Black Swan. It's said that arrows for the Battle of Agincourt were made here!

Shop 3 Sheepbridge Lane, Sheepbridge Industrial Estate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9QD, Tel: 01709 578707, Email, www.avagokarting.co.uk

Avago Karting is the only indoor Go-karking Circuit in Chesterfield. Fun and thrills for all the family. Minimum age 8 years old, minimum height 4'3" (1.3m).

off Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2PR, Tel: 01246 472450, Email, www.barrowhill.org

The Roundhouse was built in 1870 as a maintenance centre for steam locomotives. The name comes from the conical roofs they once had. Today, it is the only operational Roundhouse in Britian with one of the largest collections of trains.

4 Station Road, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6BE, Tel: 01246 828691, www.beanscoffeeshopgallery.co.uk

At Beans Coffee Shop Gallery you can sit and drink a coffee, have a bite to eat, listen to some music, check out the work of local artists and craftspeople, and create your own masterpieces.

Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PR, Tel: 01246 822844, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover

A romantic residence built by Sir Charles Cavendish in 1612 and completed by his son William. Marvel at the outstanding craftsmanship everywhere - the rich panelling, elaborate fireplaces and painted ceilings.

High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PS, Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

A historic market town famous for the Crooked Spire Church of Saint Mary and All Saints. Markets are held every Monday, Friday and Saturday with a flea market held every Thursday and a farmers market on the 2nd Thursday of every month.

c/o Chesterfield Visitor Information, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, S40 1SB, S40 1SB, Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

An area nestled between the Peak District and Robin Hood Country, where the town meets the countryside, where tracks and trails lead through sleepy villages, around meadows and moorland and into rippling river valleys.

Tapton Lock, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB, Tel: 01246 551035, Email, www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Chesterfield Canal was surveyed by James Brindley and opened in 1777 to link Chesterfield to the River Trent at West Stockwith. For its time it was a magnificent engineering achievement, covering 46 miles and including a 2,880 yard tunnel.

St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7TD, Tel: 01246 345727, Email, www.chesterfield.gov.uk

The Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its Roman origins to its growth as a market town and up to the present day. It has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and events.

Chester Street, off Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1DL, Tel: 01246 234200, Email, www.club-chesterfield.org.uk

Established in 1926 as Chesterfield Miners Welfare and now known as Club Chesterfield, we provide great facilities for the people of Chesterfield. We are the home of both Chesterfield Folk Club and Chesterfield Jazz Club.

Eckington Road, Dronfiled, Derbyshire, S18 3AT, Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

Coal Aston is now almost part of the larger town of Dronfield. The village sits on a ridge overlooking Sheffield and Dronfield, bounded on the south by Frith Wood. This ancient wood shows evidence of coppicing carried out generations ago.

Crags Road, Welbeck, S80 3LH, Tel: 01909 720378, Email, www.creswell-crags.org.uk

Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, home to Britain's only known Ice Age cave art. A new Visitor Centre opened in June 2009 providing a wide range of activities and something for everyone of all ages.

Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ, Tel: 01246 206506, www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk

St Mary and All Saints, the Crooked Spire Church, was built in the late 13th Century and finished around 1360. It's the largest church in Derbyshire. The Spire stands 228 feet high and leans 9 feet 5 inches from its true centre.

4 Highwood Way, Barlborough Links, CHESTERFIELD, S43 4XN, Tel: 01246 571650, Email, www.dobbies.com

Dobbies is a very impressive Garden Centre offering great days out. It has retail gallery with 13 dedicated retail units and 2 kiosks.

Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ, Tel: 01246 850430, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick

Owned by the National Trust the Estate includes Hardwick Hall, Stainsby Mill and a Park. The Hall is one of Britain's greatest Elizabethan houses, the water-powered Mill is fully functioning, the Park has a fishing lake and circular walks.

Main Road, Heath, Derbyshire, S44 5RX, Tel: 01246 345777/8, Email, www.visitchesterfield.info

A pretty, almost 'quaint' village which looks out over the Vale of Scarsdale and is close to Hardwick Hall, Heath deserves its official designation as a Conservation Area. Despite the M1 that's nearby, Heath stil has a sleepy atmosphere.

22 Works Road, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2PF, Tel: 01246 477569, Email, www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Hollingwood Hub houses the offices of the Canal Trust in the old Hollingwood Lock House and also includes Nona's Coffee Shop and a Meeting Room. The Trust is gradually developing a garden along with local people and schools.