Heritage Open Days - St Leonard’s Parish Church
Type:Heritage Open Day
Scarcliffe
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 6SZ
About
Grade II star church with a fascinating monument and other interesting features
Medieval church from c.1100 and site of a nationally important monument - a 13th century effigy of Lady Constantia and her child, together with a wonderful legend.
Guide Prices
Admission free
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets - Toilet facilities up three steps.
- Facilities for hearing impaired - Hearing loop.
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The village is located approximately two miles east of Junction 29 of the M1 Motorway.
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take unclassified road signposted Palterton, Bolsover. Follow road for approx 1¼ miles to Palterton and, at junction, go straight on (Main Street). Follow road for 350 yards bear left (Main Street). Continue along Main Street to crossroads and go straight on and follow road for just under 1 mile. At staggered crossroads (Horse and Groom), go left and immediately right (Main Street). Follow road for approx ½ mile and Church is on left.
From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway. At roundabout take 5th exit (unclassified road signposted Palterton, Bolsover), then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 into Chesterfield. At Matalan roundabout (traffic light controlled) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At traffic lights keep left and go straight on. At roundabout select right hand lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Follow road to M1 motorway junction (approx 4 miles) and, at roundabout select left lane and take 2nd exit (unclassified road signposted Palterton, Bolsover), then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train staion Chesterfield, 8½ miles away
Bus number 1 from Chesterfield town centre, one per hour