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Bolsover Castle
- Is situated high on a wooded hillside dominating
the vale below. With its vaulted chambers, frescoed
walls and battlement towers, it is perhaps the most
romantic renaissance medieval fairytale house in the
country.
The present castle was built on the site of an original
12th century Norman castle. What we see today is in fact
an early 17th century mansion, a feature of which is an
impressive indoor riding school, still in use, it was
originally as important a centre of equestrianism as the
Spanish Riding School in Vienna is today. The year 2000
saw the opening of a new visitor information centre,
facilities include; a discovery room with a model of the
castle, gift shop, coffee shop and toilets. A visit to
the castle would not be complete if you do not use the
new audio tour to guide you around. There is a full
events programme, including battle re-enactments taking
place throughout the year. (01246 822844)
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Chesterfield
- A historic market town, with its world famous
Crooked Spire, an excellent range of shops (M & S,
BHS etc) and three supermarkets.
This friendly market town lying on the eastern edge of
the Derbyshire Peak District has a most unusual and
unique landmark, the "Crooked Spire" church. The Church
of St Mary and All Saints spire began its life straight
and history is silent about when it began to lean. A
visit to Chesterfield is a must if you are to discover
the legends that surround it- and the elusive truth! The
town is also famed for having one of the largest open
air markets in England, with upto 200 stalls packing the
market place every Monday, Friday and Saturday. Should
you be looking for a bargain antique, visit on Thursday
when there is a "flea market".
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Chesterfield Museum
- Chesterfield's rich historical heritage is explored in
the town's museum and art gallery. Taking the 'Story of
Chesterfield' as its theme the museum show how the town
has become the place it is today, by looking at
different aspects of its history. The museum is located
on St Mary's Gate close to the Parish Church (Crooked
Spire), within easy walking distance of car parks and
the railway station. Tel: 01246 345727
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Mansfield
- Another excellent market town with all the usual shops
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 Canal
Boat Trips
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Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
- Campbell Drive, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield. Tel: 01246
- 472450
After many years of hard work by dedicated volunteers,
the magnificent Midland Railway roundhouse at Barrow
Hill that faced certain demolition (it was saved 2 days
before it was due to be demolished and is now a listed
building!) is now a very interesting railway centre.
This is Britain's last operational roundhouse. The first
open weekend was held in July 1998. There is now regular
events calendar, giving great pleasure to visitors of
all ages. The centre won the Heritage Railway
Association award in 1998 for an outstanding
contribution to railway preservation. Now home to the
new Deltic Preservation Society Museum/Depot!
Free admission on non-event weekends but a donation is
welcomed. For prices of open days please call, email or
see the centres web site.
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 Revolution
House
- The Revolution House, in the Derbyshire village of Old
Whittington, three miles north of Chesterfield, takes
its name from the Revolution of 1688.
Three hundred years ago, this cottage was an alehouse,
the 'Cock and Pynot' ('Pynot' is a dialect word for
magpie), and it was here, as history and tradition
relate, that three local noblemen- the Earl of
Devonshire (from nearby Chatsworth), the Earl of Danby
and Mr. John D'Arcy - met to begin planning their part
in events which led to the overthrow of King James II in
favour of William and Mary of Orange.
Tel: 01246 453554 / 345727
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Tapton Golf Course
- Chesterfield (Visitors welcome)
Tapton Park Golf Course is a wooded parkland course
located behind the railway station.
It offers an 18 hole course, 9 hole course and a pitch
and putt course.The 18 hole course measures 6025 yards.
The 9 hole course measures 2595 yards Par 34 and there
are putting and pitching greens.
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Queens Park Sports Centre - Chesterfield
Facilities include a 33 metre 6 lane swimming pool with
diving boards, teaching pool and a beached baby pool as
well as the 185 ft Hipper Dipper Flume. We also have a
Health Suite with Turkish steam, Sauna, Spa, rest Area
as well as 2, 10 minute fast tan sun beds.
Queens Park also has an extensive range of dry sports
available. In the six court Badminton Court Sports Hall
you can play all manner of racket sports, football,
basketball, volleyball, cricket (two indoor net areas),
Tel: 01246 345555 or 345559.
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Scarsdale Hall
- Work has recently been carried out by English Heritage
to make the ruins of this sixteenth-century house safe.
Visitors can now see the fragments of its former rich
plaster decoration. Furniture, fittings and roof lead
were all sold off after the First World War, and paneled
rooms from the house are housed in museums in
Philadelphia and LA.
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Stainsby Mill
- This fully restored and working water mill is one of
Derbyshire's' best kept secrets, nestling in a small
valley close to Hardwick Hall, it originally dates from
the 13th century. The present mill is predominantly 18th
century and was built to supply the Hardwick estate with
flour until falling into disrepair at the beginning of
the 20th century. The National Trust restored the mill
to full working order opening its doors again to the
public in 1991.
All of the authentic grinding and lifting machinery is
powered by a massive 17ft high water wheel, taking water
from the adjacent mill pond, the aroma of freshly ground
wheat and oats enables the visitor to picture the scene
of the miller at work all those years ago.
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 The
Herb Garden
- Its present owners first opened this delightful
private garden in 1983. Since then it has become one of
the foremost herb gardens in the country, with four
display gardens and a plant nursery selling over 300
varieties of herbs. This attraction, featured on British
national television, also has a small gift shop and a
tea-room specialising in home made cakes. Tel: 01246
854268
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EVENTS
Throughout the year there are a wide range of events
held locally.
Chesterfield Tourist Information
Office can supply details and dates throughout the year.
Special Market days in Chesterfield including:- a
Medieval Market, and Holiday Markets
Special Days at Hardwick Hall including:- Guided walks
and tours, Specalist days, Childrens days
Well Dressings :- Held at many villages throughout
Derbyshire. The Rowthorne well and others in the local
area are always dressed ready for the 3rd Saturday in
July.
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