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Chesterfield Builders and Victorian Grand Designs
Type:Walking Event
Hady Hill
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 0EZ
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Tel01246 345777
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About
This walk includes sights of interest relating to three builders buried in Spital Cemetery, one of whom is a woman, who may not be so well known but are responsible for various buildings in Chesterfield in the late 19th Century (Amy Wright, Samuel Rollinson and William Rooth).
Leaving the Cemetery, we will take Hollis Lane into town and first visit Beetwell Street where Amy Wright and her family ran their business. From there we will walk through the town centre passing the Masonic Hall, the Pentecostal Church, Trinity Church, Allen & Orr Builders Yard and Chesterfield Parish Church, amongst others. The walk will then return to Spital Cemetery.
The walk will conclude with an offer of refreshments and a brief talk about the people buried in the cemetery and the work of the Friends of Spital Cemetery group.
Booking essential
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Grid reference – SK 39062 70757
This is a circular walk
Organised by Friends of Spital Cemetery
Guide Prices
Admission free. Booking essential.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Suitable for accompanied wheelchair users
Children
- Children welcome - Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs must be on a lead
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Leisurely
- Description of route - Circular walk, 1 rest stop, no stiles
- Length of route (miles) - 3-4
- Typical duration of route - 2 hours
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 3rd exit (A632, signposted Bolsover). At traffic lights (Bridge Inn) go straight on and, at next traffic lights go straight on again (or turn right onto Spital Lane for on-street parking). Turn right 50 yards down road into Cemetery Lodge car park.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. Keep in left lane and, at roundabout, select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632, signposted Bolsover). Then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by bus - go to Travelline for details. Or contact Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre by phone on 01246 345777 or by email at tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk
