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There’s so much to see and do in Chesterfield Area that sometimes you just don’t know where to start. To help you, we’ve come up with some things you really shouldn’t miss.

Let’s look at the top attractions that you just have to see. Chatsworth, the ‘Palace of the Peak’. Renishaw Hall with its beautiful gardens. Hardwick Hall, Elizabethan down to its foundation stones. Bolsover Castle, a mansion house once visited by King Charles I.

There are views that you really have to see. Looking out over 6 counties from the Fabrick at Ashover, Spot the ‘Crooked Spire’ in the distance from the hills above Holymoorside. Gaze down from Owler Bar into the Cordwell Valley, colourful with rhododendrons. And don’t forget the view from the top of the Tower at the ‘Crooked Spire’ Church. These are just a few but there are more to find when you come to stay.

Then there are events. The top events include Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day, Ashover Show, Bolsover Food and Drink Festival, Cromford Steam Rally, Chatsworth Country Fair, Chesterfield 1940s Market and lots more beside. Check our What's On page before deciding when to visit.

There are some top places to eat but that depends on your taste. Are you looking for an award winning café? Do you really like Indian food? Are you craving the best pizza in Chesterfield Area? Are you searching for a cake to die for? There’s a selection of our best places to eat in the list below but, if you’re looking for a wider choice, check our Eating Out page.

After you’ve glanced at this page, you might just be tempted to stay longer, or to come and visit us again!

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Holymoorside Well Dressing

Address:

Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7EG

Telephone:
01246 567314

Email:

audreygbroderick@aol.com

Chesterfield

Well dressers in Holymoorside use whole flower heads and seed heads rather than individual petals to dress the well. The village has 3 wells on the same site and the wells are floodlit. Blessing service Thursday 27 August 2020, 7pm at the well.
Chesterfield Market and Christmas Lights Switch On

Address:

Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Chesterfield is set to be bathed with a magical glow at the annual Christmas Lights Switch on event. The event gets underway from 12noon with the Market Place full of stalls, games and rides or why not visit the Market Hall and see Santa in his…
Sparkle Night Walk

Address:

The Proact Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8NZ

Telephone:
01246 567250

Email:

events@ashgatehospicecare.org.uk

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Whittington Moor, Chesterfield

Register now to be part of Chesterfield's biggest fundraising event of the year which can only be described as the most memorable and commemorative night out Chesterfield has to offer!

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Price £10.00 Per Ticket
Holmesfield Children's Well Dressing Under Construction

Address:

Millennium Gardens, Main Road, Holmesfield, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 7WT

Telephone:
07796 932799

Email:

clairebartrim@icloud.com

Holmesfield, Dronfield

We choose a commemorative topic that helps capture the children’s imagination and as many pieces of the children’s artwork as possible are included in the final design.
Chesterfield Motor Fest

Address:

Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AR

Telephone:
07493 687099

Email:

markets@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Chesterfield Motor Fest rolls back into town! With lots of vehicles already planning to visit there will be something for every car enthusiast to take a look at including vehicles from every decade, American classics, super cars, buses, minis, MX5s,…
Chesterfield 1940s Market

Address:

Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Rummage through the stalls at one of the biggest flea markets in the country - you might even find a hidden treasure or a priceless antique. Enjoy 40s music, entertainment and exhibits and meet the stall holders in period dress.
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Crooked Spire Church

Address:

Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ

Telephone:
01246 206506

Email:

contact@crookedspire.org

Chesterfield

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.
The Pekoe Café

Address:

Crown House, 193 Chatsworth Road, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S40 2BA

Telephone:
01246 232600

Email:

thepekoecafe@gmail.com

CHESTERFIELD

Named after a high quality fine leaf black tea, the Pekoe Café is nestled in the surroundings of Northern Tea Merchants on Chatsworth Road. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing catch up. Sit back in the comfortable surroundings, watch the world go…
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Cocina Restaurant

Address:

Casa Hotel, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB

Telephone:
01246 245999

Email:

reservations@casahotels.co.uk

Chesterfield

When you indulge on a holiday, your evening meal plays a key part in creating a memorable experience. That’s why we’ve made every effort to ensure that our two rosette award winning restaurant is a dining experience you’ll savour for a long time to…
Apperknowle Well Dressing under Construction

Address:

Apperknowle Methodist Church, High Street, Appperknowle, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4BD

Telephone:
01246 415679

Email:

alan@hanbury18.plus.com

Appperknowle, Dronfield

Come and see the volunteers constructing the 2020 well dressing at Apperknowle and find out more about this ancient custom that’s unique to Derbyshire. Venue – Methodist Church, High Street, Apperknowle (S18 4BD)
Dore Well Dressing Under Construction - CANCELLED

Address:

The Scout Hut, Rushley Road, Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3EH

Telephone:
0114 236 0332

Dore, Sheffield

An ancient custom that's all but unique to Derbyshire.. The best way to find out how we create a wall dressing is to come along and watch us at work. Venue – The Scout Hut, Rushely Road. off top of Dore Road, continuation of Limb Lane (S17 3EH)
Pleasley Well Dressing

Address:

St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield, Derbyshire, NG19 7TD

Telephone:
01623 810035

Email:

valgamble52@aol.com

Pleasley, Mansfield

An ancient custom that's only found in Derbyshire. Three wells are dressed in Pleasley. Also Flower Festival in Church. Blessing Service – Sunday 12 July 2020, 3pm outside St Michael's Church, Church Lane.
Street Food & Grooves Festival - Cancelled

Address:

New Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
07795 510337

Email:

contact@edgeeventsfestivals.co.uk

Chesterfield

A celebration of world food and live music in the heart of Chesterfield historical town centre.
The Old Vicarage Restaurant

Address:

The Old Vicarage Restaurant, Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway Village, Sheffield, Derbyshire, S12 3XW

Telephone:
0114 247 5814

Email:

eat@theoldvicarage.co.uk

Ridgeway Village, Sheffield

In three decades of business we have consistently received countless awards and accolades from leading national food critics. Whilst it is pleasing to have this type of professional endorsement the accolades we rate highest of all are those from the…
RHS Chatsworth Flower Show - CANCELLED

Address:

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Telephone:
0844 995 9664

Email:

sarahlyons@rhs.org.uk

Bakewell

Enjoy an inspirational day out packed with stunning show gardens, colourful floral displays, top nurseries, have-a-go workshops, unique shopping and delicious food and drink.
Ault Hucknall and Rowthorne Well Dressing Under Construction

Address:

Ault Hucknall Farm, Ault Hucknall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QH

Telephone:
01246 850608

Email:

mike.tye@uwclub.net

Doe Lea, Chesterfield

This ancient custom is all but unique to Derbyshire. It's the art of decorating wells and springs with pictures made using only natural materials. At Ault Hucknall and Rowthorne, visitors can take part completing the dressing and children are…
Cutthorpe Well Dressing

Address:

Main Road, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AJ

Telephone:
01246 297749

Email:

cutthorpeinfo@gmail.com

Chesterfield

This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials. Two wells to see. Blessing Service: Friday 10 July 2020, 6.30pm at Village Hall, Main Road (S42 7AJ).
Elmton Well Dressing Under Construction

Address:

The School Room (Adjacent to Church), Markland Lane, Elmton, Worksop, Derbyshire, S80 4LS

Telephone:
07724 131027

Email:

judithduvall50@gmail.com

Elmton, Worksop

Find out more about this ancient Derbyshire custom by watching the well dressers at work, from outlining the design to ‘colouring in’ the picture using only natural materials, both dried and fresh.
A Festival of Christmas Trees

Address:

The Crooked Spire Church, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ

Telephone:
01246 206506

Email:

contact@crookedspire.org

Chesterfield

Come to the famous 'Crooked Spire' Church for a Festival of Christmas Trees! The Spire is the largest church in Derbyshire and it’s filled to overflowing with more than 100 Christmas trees. The trees are decorated by local people, groups and shops…
Ashover Show - Cancelled

Address:

Rectory Fields, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0BA

Telephone:
01623 811545

Email:

ashovershow@aol.com

Chesterfield

Ashover Show is one of the finest agricultural shows in the country. Known locally as the ‘friendly show’, it’s an event the whole family can enjoy. See the livestock competitions and browse the marquees and stands.

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