Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Chesterfield (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield Town Hall, and Technique Stadium. Also, be sure to include Sutton Scarsdale Hall in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Chesterfield (England).
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Church of St Mary and All Saints
Building. Chesterfield Parish Church is an Anglican church dedicated to Saint Mary and All Saints, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Building of the church began in 1234 AD, though the present church dates predominantly from the 14th century. Designated a Grade I listed building in 1971, St Mary's is best known for its twisted and leaning spire. It is the largest parish church in the Diocese of Derby, and forms part of the Archdeaconry of Chesterfield. In 1994 it also became the UK's only representative in the Association of the Twisted Spires of Europe; of the 72 member churches, it is deemed to have the greatest lean and twist.[1]
Address: Church Way, S40 1XJ Chesterfield
Chesterfield Town Hall
Chesterfield Town Hall is a municipal building on Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building.[2]
Technique Stadium
Stadium in Chesterfield, England. Technique Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on the site of the former Dema Glassworks. It is the home of Chesterfield FC, replacing the Saltergate Recreation Ground as the club's stadium from the start of the 2010–11 season. Since 2019, it has also been the home stadium of Sheffield United U23s and Sheffield United Women.
When it hosts England youth matches it is known as Chesterfield FC Stadium.
It has a capacity of approximately 10,500, cost £13,000,000 to build and was designed by Sheffield-based architects Ward McHugh Associates.
The stadium staged England under-19 and under-21 fixtures in 2011 and May 2012 with nearly 10,000 fans, and hosted Elton John in 2012.[3]
Address: 1866 Sheffield Rd., S41 8NZ Chesterfield
Sutton Scarsdale Hall
Manor house in Sutton Scarsdale, England. Sutton Scarsdale Hall is a Grade I listed Georgian ruined stately home in Sutton Scarsdale, just outside Chesterfield, Derbyshire.[4]
Address: Sutton Scarsdale, Chesterfield
Queen's Park
Leisure centre in Chesterfield, England. Queen's Park is a county cricket ground located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England and lies within a park in the centre of the town established for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee in 1887. It has a small pavilion and is surrounded by mature trees.
The park is the home of Chesterfield CC and also played home to Derbyshire CCC for 100 years between 1898 and 1998, before the county team returned in 2006 after an 8-year absence. It was at one time surrounded by a banked cycle track. It is a small ground and slow to dry after rain, thus can provide a green wicket. The size of the ground however, lends itself to rapid scoring on good wickets.[5]
Address: Boythorpe Road, S40 2ND Chesterfield
Stainsby Mill
Stainsby Mill is a 19th-century flour watermill in Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. The mill, which has been restored to full working order, is a Grade II listed building and is under the ownership of the National Trust. The mill is part of the Hardwick Hall estate.[6]
Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery
Museum in Chesterfield, England. Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum and art gallery in the town of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.
The hall was named in honour of the British railway pioneer George Stephenson and the museum has a small collection of objects relating to Stephenson and his family. The museum is across the road from the Church of St Mary and All Saints, the parish church more popularly known as the Crooked Spire.
The museum, established in 1994, presents the history of Chesterfield from its origins as a Roman fort to the present. It is located on St Mary's Gate in the Stephenson Memorial Hall, dating from 1879 and originally built as a mechanics institute. Later this part of the building was used for the town's public library.
Chesterfield Museum is owned and operated by Chesterfield Borough Council.[7]
Address: St Mary's Gate, S41 7TD Chesterfield
Tapton House
Building. Tapton House, in Tapton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, was once the home of engineer George Stephenson, who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives. In its time Tapton has been a gentleman's residence, a ladies' boarding school and a co-educational school.
Tapton House grounds are now open for free use by the general public of Chesterfield to walk around and visit the Tapton Gardens. The grounds are also shared with the Tapton Park Innovation Centre. The House itself is now rented out as offices by Chesterfield Borough Council, and is a Grade II* listed building.[8]
Christ Church
Church in Chesterfield, England. Christ Church, Chesterfield is a parish church in the Church of England in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.[9]
St Thomas' Church
Church in Chesterfield, England. St Thomas’ Church, Brampton is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Brampton, Derbyshire.[10]
Address: Chatsworth Rd, S40 3AW Chesterfield
Holy Trinity Church
Church in Chesterfield, England. Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.[11]
Address: 31 Newbold Rd, S41 7PG Chesterfield