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1. History of Chesterfield
The town of Chesterfield has always been an important market town in the county of Derbyshire and at the centre of the market area is a Victorian market hall. There were many coal mines in the town until the decline of the industry in the ‘80s and ‘90s. None of the collieries are still open but a cycle and walking track called the "Five Pits Trail" links some of the former ...Read more
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2. Now in Chesterfield
The market is still an important part of town life and attracts hundreds of visitors every Monday, Friday and Saturday. Chesterfield is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a popular place for tourists as a starting point for visiting the Peak District. Many historic buildings have survived over the years in Chesterfield and it is a great place to visit for history lovers.
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3. Events in Chesterfield
Chesterfield Festival is three days of celebrations and entertainment in October. Events take place all over the town and include concerts, comedy, a lantern parade and much more. The Stainsby Festival is a family-friendly event that takes place over three days in July and includes folk music, world music, stalls, entertainment, workshops and more. Chatsworth Country Fair runs ...Read more
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4. Attractions in Chesterfield
Bolsover Castle is a 17th century castle featuring carved fireplaces, richly-coloured murals and preserved and beautifully restored interiors. The site includes a discovery centre, picnic spots and great views over the Vale of Scarsdale. Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery tells the story of the town and its people - from Roman times to the present day. Attractions include a 20...Read more
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5. Things To Do in Chesterfield
The Healthy Living Centre is a leisure facility including swimming, children's softplay, climbing, 150-station fitness suite, spa, crèche and café. The five-and-a-half-mile Five Pits Trail is suitable for cycling, walking or horseriding. It starts at the Grassmoor Country Park and ends at Tibshelf Ponds, passing some of the area's former collieries. Queen's Park, in the town ...Read more
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6. Business in Chesterfield
Chesterfield's famous open air market has more than 250 stalls selling everything from clothes to china and from fruit to carpets. The market is open on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and a flea market takes place on Thursdays. On the second Thursday of every month, a farmers' market is also held on the site. The Pavements is the town's main shopping centre, housing many high s...Read more
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7. Transport in Chesterfield
It takes just 10 minutes to drive into Chesterfield from junction 29 of the M1 motorway and there are many major A roads linking to the rest of the region. There are direct coach links from Chesterfield to London as well as to Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport and the Nottingham East Midlands Airport. Chesterfield train station has good services to London, Birmingham, Mancheste...Read more
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8. Entertainment in Chesterfield
The Pomegranate Theatre is situated in a Grade II listed building in the town and offers a varied programme of live events including dance, music, theatre and pantomime. The Winding Wheel has a full programme of music, comedy, dance and illustrated talks. Venues for live music in the town include The Royal Oak pub, which hosts the Big Acoustic Live evenings, Sunday afternoon Ja...Read more
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9. Famous Landmarks in Chesterfield
The crooked spire of the Chesterfield Parish Church is famous around the world. It was built around 1400 and was straight for hundreds of years before it began to twist. It is thought this is due to the type of timber used to construct it, although a legend claims it was cursed by the devil.
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10. Interesting Facts about Chesterfield
Lady Baden-Powell, famous for her work in the guiding and scouting movements, was born in Chesterfield as Olave St Clair Soames in 1889.
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Prizes for teens
Shopping vouchers and memory sticks are being handed out to teenagers to encourage them to log on to an advice website. The OK website, run by Derbyshire County Council, is running competitions to win £20 worth of shopping vouchers and USB computer memory sticks in an aim to get more young people online. A new competition is run every term on the website, and ten people are presented with prizes each time. The OK website was launched in 2010 for …
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It is time to get gardening
Green-fingered residents are being invited to get busy in their gardens for this year’s Chesterfield in Bloom competition. The gardening contest is always very popular in the town and attracts entries from residents, schools and businesses. A total of 14 awards are handed out at the end of the year in a selection of different categories, including best front garden, best back garden, best allotment, best container and best hanging basket. This year there is also a special category to …
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New look for information centre
Quotes from famous people have been used to help brand Chesterfield’s new look information centre. The Visitor Information Centre has been reopened after a £40,000 refurbishment, aimed at improving the image of the town. The work, which was funded by the European Regional Development Fund, includes quotes inside and outside the building from famous people who have had connections with the town, including George Stephenson, Bess of Hardwick, Gordon Banks and Lady Baden-Powell. The interior has been redesigned in an …
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New lease of life for Hope
Disabled youngster Hope Heeley has been given a new lease of life thanks to the donation of a special wheelchair. Hope, 11, from Chesterfield, suffers from cerebral palsy and found it difficult to get around and join in activities with her friends. Recent surgery on her legs meant she would have found it even more challenging to keep up with her peers while she was recovering. The lightweight wheelchair, worth £3,142, was donated by children’s disability charity Newlife Foundation, and …
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Chesterfield News
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Parish pride and joy - Derbyshire Times
I had never seen or heard of Al
Parish before Chesterfield Folk
Club's concert evening, writes
Martin Sumpton. A little
research beforehand showed me
that he had been a member of
Canadian band Tanglefoot who
used to tour the UK regularly
for about 15 ... (Derbyshire
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'Blues On The Move' Winners - Week 2 - Chesterfield Post
This week's 'Blues On The Move'
winners - the official
Chesterfield FC lottery with
over £1300 in prizes paid out
each week and over £1million
paid out to date! Check the
Chesterfield Post every week to
see if you're a winner!
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Chesterfield Choir Festival Is On Song - Chesterfield Post
"Anyone and everyone can
sing!" - that was the
message being relayed through
song in various parts of the
town centre on Saturday during
the Chesterfield Town Centre
Choir Festival. Despite the
dismal weather, shoppers were
treated to classics and ...
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