Chesterfield Visitor Information

03/06/2024

Who's visiting George Stephenson Day on Saturday??

A free entry public museum which tells the story of Chesterfield. We also operate the Revolution Ho

14/05/2024

🍺 Start summer with a bang as Peddler Market returns to Chesterfield in May.

With a great range of craft drinks (and non-alcoholic options), some incredible street food from around the globe, unique market traders and an excellent entertainment line-up, it’s a fantastic event to kickstart your summer.

Friday 17 May – 4pm to 10pm
Saturday 18 May – 12pm to 9.30pm

More: https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/home/events/peddler-market-may-2024.aspx

09/05/2024

Only a couple of days to go until the start of the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival and the weather is set to be on our side! Make the most of the glorious sunshine and cool breezes by getting out and about on one of our many walks. ☀🌳

Taking place from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 May, there is something to suit all ages, abilities and interests so don’t miss out! ⏰

Most walks are free, but booking is essential.

For more information, see our website:

Join one of many walks exploring the beautiful countryside around Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.

08/05/2024

Join Transition Chesterfield as they take you through Spital Cemetery and show you the resting places of a number of engineers, inventors and whilst exploring the history and background to their inventions and achievements. 🔍

Spaces are extremely limited and advanced booking is required.

For more information, see our website:

A guided tour of Spital Cemetery talking about the many industrialists, inventors and entrepreneurs who are buried in our cemetery.

07/05/2024

A date for your diaries as Chesterfield Museum partner with Holy Trinity Church to celebrate the iconic engineer and inventor George Stephenson!

A free entry public museum which tells the story of Chesterfield. We also operate the Revolution Ho

28/04/2024

❗ | From tomorrow there will be some changes to the way you access the services you’d usually get at the Visitor Information Centre.

The Visitor Information Centre is now closed, but don’t worry, you’ll still be able to access all the same services, either from another council venue, online, or directly through our partners.

Find out more: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/vic-changes

26/04/2024

❗ | We’re changing how we deliver our visitor information service.

The Visitor Information Centre will close tomorrow (Saturday 27 April), but you can still access all the same services, either from another council venue, online, or directly through our partners.

Find out more: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/vic-changes

23/04/2024

The Visitor Information Centre will close on Saturday 27 April 2024.

❗ | We’re changing how we deliver our visitor information service.

The Visitor Information Centre will close on Saturday 27 April, but you can still access all the same services, either from another council venue, online, or directly through our partners.

Find out more: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/vic-changes

22/04/2024

Tally Ho! The Baroness of Bolsover is offering you the rare opportunity to take a tour of her historic town and join her for afternoon tea afterwards. ☕

Discover her ladyship's role in the great Cavendish dynasty, right royal connections, scandals and secrets and the truth about her beloved Bolsover Castle! 🏰

Spaces are extremely limited and advanced booking is required.

For more information, see our website:

Join the Victorian baroness for an unforgettable stroll through the historic streets of Bolsover town. Discover scandals and secrets plus the truth…

19/04/2024

Did you know Chesterfield is home to one of the oldest pubs in England? 🤔

We’re lucky to have some of the most interesting pubs right on our doorstep so take a tour of some of them around the town centre and learn all about their quirky (and sometimes salacious) history as part of the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival 👀

Don’t worry, you will also get to stop off halfway round and enjoy a tipple! 🍻

Spaces are booking fast so don’t miss out and book today:

A short walk through Chesterfield town centre exploring some of the most unique pubs and discovering some of the salacious secrets from their pasts.

17/04/2024

❗ | We’re changing how we deliver our visitor information service.

The Visitor Information Centre in Rykneld Square will close on Saturday 27 April - but don’t worry, you’ll still be able to access all the same services, either from another council venue, online, or directly through our partners.

Find out more: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/vic-changes

16/04/2024

Less than a month to go until the start of the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival! 📅🚶‍♀️

With something for everyone, the festival is the perfect opportunity to get out and about to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of our town. 🌲🥾

Most walks are free, but booking is essential. Secure your place today:

Join one of many walks exploring the beautiful countryside around Chesterfield, Bolsover and North East Derbyshire.

12/04/2024

❗ | We’re changing how we deliver our visitor information service.

The Visitor Information Centre will close on Saturday 27 April, but you can still access all the same services, either from another council venue, online, or directly through our partners.

Find out more: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/vic-changes

11/04/2024

📣 CUSTOMER NOTICE 📣

We will be closed tomorrow between 12noon and 1pm tomorrow.

We will be open for the rest of afternoon as usual.

Thank you for your understanding and apologies for any inconvenience caused.

11/04/2024

🏗 Work is progressing well at Stephenson Memorial Hall!

The flooring, seating and stage have now been removed from the theatre so that the structure of the building can be worked on. The historic panelling has either been protected with temporary covers or removed to be securely stored and will be fully restored before reopening.

Strip-out works are continuing, with new openings created to re-configure the building and make it a single cultural venue.

Externally the brickwork has been cleaned and repointing work has begun. On Station Back Lane the team have started preparing to build the new back of house area.

Together these works will help protect the building but also create a new enhanced visitor experience with an extended theatre, a reconfigured museum, new gallery space, a café bar, education and community facilities.

You can find out more about the project by visiting: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/stephenson-memorial-hall

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

Thanks to the UK Security team who are joining us today for the 1940s Day, they will be based around the town centre.

11/04/2024

Today’s the day that Chesterfield is transported back to the 1940s!

We are so excited and can’t wait to see you there.

See www.visitchesterfield.info/40s for more information and a full entertainment programme for the day.

10/04/2024

Who’s visiting our annual 1940s Market tomorrow?

Here's the full programme of what's happening when and where to make sure you don’t miss anything!

Further details can also be found on our website at www.visitchesterfield.info/40s

08/04/2024

Are you dressing up for the Chesterfield 1940s Market on Thursday?
We’re busy planning our outfits and can’t wait to see everyone else’s.

It’s set to be a fantastic day with a whole range of free, family entertainment alongside our bustling vintage market.

See www.visitchesterfield.info/40s for full details of what is happening across the town on the day.

04/04/2024

Chesterfield’s 1940s Market is only a week away!

Join us on Thursday 11 April as the town centre goes back to the 1940s with a range of free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!

• Full-size replica Spitfire
• 1940s Singers
• Kalamazoo Dance Band
• Classic and military vehicle displays
• Land Army and mining exhibits
• Rationing activities and kid’s crafts

For more information and the full programme of entertainment see www.visitchesterfield.info/40s

01/04/2024

Have you dusted off your dancing shoes?

We hope so as the fabulous Big Band Kalamazoo Dance Band are back by popular demand for our annual 1940s market.

They will be performing on Thursday 11 April in New Square at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm so there’s plenty of opportunity for you to let your hair down and enjoy those 40s vibes!

For further details of all the activity and entertainment throughout the town at the 1940s market visit our website at www.visitchesterfield.info/40s

27/03/2024

We have some amazing singers lined up for the Chesterfield 1940s Market on 11 April!

Rykneld Square sees the return of the fabulous Jayne Darling - Vocalist & Entertainer and Johnny Victory - Vintage Singer and Entertainer

Low Pavement is home to the amazing sounds of Natasha Harper Professional Singer rofessional Singer and Evans As George Formby

The marvellous The Daisy Belles are back performing outside Etienne Blinds.

All the performance times along with the full entertainment programme for the day can be found at our website www.visitchesterfield.info/40s

Don’t forget your dancing shoes!!

25/03/2024

It’s not every day you get to see a full-sized replica Spitfire but visitors to Chesterfield’s 1940s Market can do just that!

Located in Rykneld Square (across from the Visitor Information Centre), an expert team will be on hand to answer all your questions and if you’re lucky, you might even get a go in the cockpit!

For full details of the event and the entertainment throughout the day visit our website at www.visitchesterfield.info/40s

23/03/2024

18/03/2024

14/03/2024

Only a month to go until this fabulous event returns to Chesterfield!

Our bustling Thursday Flea Market goes back to the 1940s with classic cars and military vehicles, Land Army and mining displays and the return of the iconic replica Spitfire.

1940s singers, Kalamazoo dance band, an escapeologist and glass walker will provide entertainment throughout the day.

To find out more, visit our website: www.visitchesterfield.info/40s