Chesterfield is a market town in Derbyshire that’s surrounded by villages.
Travel links are good here, with Chesterfield being just a few miles from the M1. Commuters can access Sheffield easily using the dual carriageway that takes them directly from Chesterfield straight into central Sheffield. Chesterfield train station connects the town to many cities around the UK and has direct services to London that take less than two hours.
There are many schools in Chesterfield and the villages nearby giving an excellent choice of both primary and secondary schools to local residents. Chesterfield College offers further education and has a number of campuses spread around the town.
The town centre has a bustling open-air market place, with stalls selling crafts, food, clothes and much more. Markets have been running for over 800 years, and Chesterfield Market is one of the largest in the country. Chesterfield Market Hall provides an indoor option too. There’s an artisan market once a month with over 80 traders bringing high quality, authentic goods to the town centre.
Vicar Lane has all the high street names you’d expect, as well as various places to eat and drink. There’s Pavements Shopping Centre providing an indoor alternative too and it’s found just opposite the marketplace. There’s a great choice of supermarkets throughout the town, including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Lidl.
Chesterfield and the surrounding villages have plenty of traditional pubs serving ale and good food. There’s Market Pub in the town centre, the Tickled Trout in Barlow, and The Fox and Goose on Pudding Pie Hill, which enjoys beautiful panoramic views. Local restaurants include the Spanish Cocina Restaurant and Thai Thai which serves up a frequently changing authentic thai menu in a grand setting. Bottle and Thyme is an independent, family-run restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it’s popular with the locals here.
Chesterfield has several GP surgeries and medical practices, and lots of pharmacies. There’s plenty of dentists too, and Chesterfield Royal Hospital is just outside of the town centre.
The main landmark of Chesterfield is the Church of St Mary and All Saints. This Grade I listed building dates back to the 14th century and is well-known for its twisted spire. People living in the area tend to call the church Crooked Spire.
The Winding Wheel Theatre was built in 1923 as a cinema, but now it’s used for events. Plays, music and comedy acts are regular features and there’s also the Pomegranate Theatre that hosts shows too.
Queen’s Park is a green space in the town centre with play areas, a miniature railway and a cricket ground.
Chesterfield is also surrounded by some beautiful countryside providing lots of places to explore at the weekends. Within easy reach are four golf courses, several country parks with great play areas, and some amazing Peak District views. Chatsworth House and its estate are only 11 miles away with a 105 acre garden. The Peak villages of Matlock (with the Heights of Abraham walk and cable car ride) and Bakewell (home of the Bakewell tart) are also nearby and make for a great day out.
