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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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Bolsover Castle

Address:

Castle Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6PR

Telephone:
01246 822844

Email:

bolsover.castle@english-heritage.org.uk

Chesterfield

With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Its reputation for revelry lives on as we now entertain you and your family.
Chesterfield Artisan Market

Address:

Main Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AH

Telephone:
01246 345999

Email:

markets@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Whether it is something for dinner, a gift for a friend, a treat for someone special or simply stocking up on essentials that you can’t get elsewhere – Chesterfield Artisan Market is the place to visit.
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Hardwick Hall

Address:

Hardwick, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ

Telephone:
01246 850430

Email:

hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Chesterfield

Hardwick Estate includes Hardwick Hall one of Britain's greatest Elizabethan houses, with its gardens and parkland, as well as the water-powered, fully functioning Stainsby Mill. The Park has a lake and circular walks. Owned by the National Trust.
Chesterfield 1940s Market

Address:

Town Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Chesterfield 1940s Market is moving to Spring in 2024 and hoping for better weather in April! Rummage through the stalls at one of the biggest flea markets in the country, enjoy 40s music, entertainment and exhibits and meet the stall holders in…
A Festival of Christmas Trees

Address:

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

Telephone:
01246 206506

Email:

contact@crookedspire.org

Chesterfield

The Spire is the largest church in Derbyshire and will be filled with Christmas trees. The trees are decorated by local people, groups and shops, from WIs to scout and guide groups, from schools to high street stores, from accountants to…
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The Market Cafe

Address:

Chesterfield Market Hall, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AR

Telephone:
01246 211955

Email:

market.cafe@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Located at the heart of the Market Hall, the Market Cafe is a family friendly place to escape the hustle and bustle of the town centre.
Chesterfield Market Hall

Address:

New Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1AR

Telephone:
01246 345999

Email:

markets@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

The Market Hall was opened in 1857 'for the shelter and safeguard of market people'. After a multi-million pound face lift, it was officially named as the UK’s best small indoor market by the National Association of British Market Authorities.
Chatsworth Country Fair

Address:

Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Telephone:
01246 565300

Email:

info@chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk

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Price £32.50 to £78.00 Per Ticket

Bakewell

Featuring spectacular grand ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus entertainment for all the family, don't miss Chatsworth Country Fair.

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Price £32.50 to £78.00 Per Ticket
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Cocina Restaurant

Address:

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

Telephone:
01246 245999

Email:

reservations@casahotels.co.uk

Chesterfield

Remove the hassle of preparing dinner and dine in an award-winning setting. Be it some tempting tapas, or a dish from the charcoal-fired Josper grill, we have dishes to suit each of our guests.
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…
Chesterfield

Address:

High Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PS

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

North Derbyshire's largest market town is perhaps most famous for the distinctive Crooked Spire that dominates its skyline.
Chesterfield Open Air Market

Address:

Chesterfield Market, Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345999

Email:

markets@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Chesterfield Market has been trading for over 800 years. You can find a wide range of products at exceptional value along with friendly market traders.
Crooked Spire Tower Tours

Address:

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

Telephone:
01246 206860

Email:

verger@crookedspire.org

Price
Price £5.00 per child to £20.00 per family

Chesterfield

Climb the Tower of St Mary and All Saints Church for a close-up view of the ‘Crooked Spire’ and a bird’s eye view of Chesterfield.

Price
Price £5.00 per child to £20.00 per family
Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On and Market

Address:

Town Centre, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Get into the festive spirit as Chesterfield’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On returns for 2024. It will be bigger and better than ever – with a variety of entertainers performing throughout the day and a market where shoppers can grab a Christmas…
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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

Chesterfield's best-known landmark, 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 6 inches from…
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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Chatsworth

Address:

Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP

Telephone:
01246 565300

Email:

visit@chatsworth.org

Bakewell

Chatsworth is renowned for the quality of its art, landscape and hospitality. Home of the Cavendish family since the 1550s, it has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations.
Chesterfield Area Walking Festival

Address:

Various addresses, Chesterfield Area, Derbyshire

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield Area

Explore the highlights of the Chesterfield area on one of our many guided walks. Whether you’re a weekend stroller or a hardened rambler, there’s something for everyone
Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day

Address:

Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

Telephone:
01246 345777

Email:

tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield

Join us for the annual Medieval Fun Day. A great day out for all the family with market stalls, Medieval entertainment, an encampment at the Crooked Spire and a Museum event including Medieval handling objects, dressing up and crafts.
Chesterfield Canal Festival

Address:

Staveley Town Basin, Eckington Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 3XZ

Telephone:
01246 477569

Email:

festival@chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

Price
Price £6.00 per adult

Staveley, Chesterfield

Join Chesterfield Canal Trust for its annual festival where there will be entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Price
Price £6.00 per adult

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