Tapton Lock Visitor CentreTapton Lock Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre is open to the public for information, refreshments, gifts, books and maps. Within easy reach of Chesterfield town centre, it is located on the 350 mile long Trans-Pennine Trail and beside the Chesterfield Canal, a haven for the water vole and other wildlife. A mobility scooter is available during the summer months and canal boat trips run on summer Sundays and Bank Holidays, please ring our friendly staff for details.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Disabled toilets Gift shop Picnic site On-site light refreshments Disabled access Wheelchairs available Public toilets Accepts groups Coach parties accepted Children welcomeSmoking not allowedDogs acceptedDisabled accessFacilities for visually impaired

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
   
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre
 
 

Contact

Enquiries
Tel: 01246 551035
View the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre websitewww.derbyshire.gov.uk
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Venue

Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

Lockoford Lane, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S41 7JB

View the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre websitewww.derbyshire.gov.uk

53.252250,-1.421410See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 387729


From North/South
Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select right hand lane and take 3rd exit (A61) towards Sheffield. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled, Tesco) select right hand lane and take 3rd exit (Lockoford Lane). Tapton Lock Visitor Centre is on right.

From East
Follow A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.

From West
Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (B&Q) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled, Tesco) take 3rd exit (Lockoford Lane). Tapton Lock Visitor Centre is on right.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Chesterfield station

Summer weekends canal boat trips. Mobility scooter availale from April - October 07

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Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Fri 6 Aug 2010 Get Paddling & Climbing on the Chesterfield Canal
Fri 27 Aug 2010 Get On Your Bike Or In Your Boat
Wed 8 Sep 2010 Boat Ride - Bats and Boats