Mountain Biking Derbyshire
Chesterfield Is Much More Than A Market Town – It’s A Great Place To Stay In Derbyshire
Chesterfield – Derbyshire is the second largest town in Derbyshire. Known from the beginning as a market town, the markets are still thriving here even today. You can step back in history and enjoy all that this quaint place has to offer. This locale has been inhabited since the Iron Age.
One of the best known features of Chesterfield is the crooked spire of the Church of St Mary and All Saints. This parish church dates from the 13th century and, as the largest church in Derbyshire, is often mistakenly thought to be a cathedral. There are many theories as to how the spire became crooked but the culprit likely lies in the 32 tons of lead tiles that are covering it.
While here, you will definitely want to experience the market which is running on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. You will find more than 200 stalls to inspect here. On Thursdays, you can check out around 100 stalls at the flea market. A market has been running here at least since 1165. Close by lie the Shambles which holds 12th century medieval streets filled with tearooms and shops to enjoy. You can also find here one of Britain’s oldest pubs, The Royal Oak.
There are many trails nearby that you can walk over when you have had enough of the town and want to get out in nature. Other outdoor activities in Derbyshire abound, including rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and caving. In Chesterfield itself, there are the Linacre reservoirs which are surrounded by a woodland where you can walk and cycle.
There is also the Queen’s park which has a lake for boating, gardens, and an area for children to play. You will also find an athletic centre here where you can swim, play squash, badminton or tennis, as well as other sports.
You have a wide variety of choices when it comes to eating and drinking. You can experience fine dining or, if you prefer, choose a quiet little pub. If you want something on the exotic side, there is Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Indian cuisine. There is something for every taste and budget here. Among the local specialties are Hartington stilton, Bakewell pudding, Derbyshire oatcakes and Ashbourne gingerbread.
Lodging is quite varied as well. You can find everything from quaint bed and breakfasts to larger hotels to self-catering types of places. There are even spots for camping and caravanning.
For a weekend getaway, or even longer, it is hard to beat Chesterfield – Derbyshire. The Peak District is a truly lovely place to lose yourself in the beautiful English countryside.
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For accommodation in Chesterfield check this list of Chesterfield hotels.
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