Tapton 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.
Prices
Free entry
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 | Sat - Sun 10:00 to 16:00 |
Contact
EnquiriesTel: 01246 551035
www.derbyshire.gov.uk
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Venue
Tapton Lock Visitor CentreLockoford Lane, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S41 7JB
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
Events at this venue
| 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 |
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