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Chesterfield is a large town in Derbyshire, England.

[edit] Getting in

[edit] By Bus

Stagecoach Express coaches run to and from Sheffield.

National Express coaches run all over England, some routes stopping at Chesterfield.

Trent Barton operates coaches to and from Nottingham (via Derby). This service is called the Red Arrow.

Local buses run to and from Bolsover, Mansfield, Nottingham, Clay Cross, Alfreton, Matlock, Dronfield, Sheffield and Eckington.

As usual, there is a much reduced service on Sundays.

[edit] By Car

Chesterfield is close to the M1 motorway and is reached via the A617. However, from Sheffield, it is probably quicker to use the A61. If approaching from the north via the M1, it is recommended that you exit the M1 at Junction 29, as this is considerably quicker. (Junction 30 will also be signposted towards Chesterfield, but that route is a slower journey.

Once you are in Chesterfield, there are some spacious car parks dotted around the town centre. Most of these have a moderate parking charge.

[edit] By Train

Frequent trains link Chesterfield with Sheffield, Derby, Manchester, Leicester and London.If you want to travel on a local train into the Peak District: Hathersage, Edale and Hope, these can be reached from Chesterfield by changing at Sheffield. Through tickets are available.

[edit] Get around

[edit][add listing] See

• The Crooked Spire - the wonky spire is Chesterfield's most famous landmark.

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Chesterfield Market is the largest market in the area and was given a charter in 1204. This charter states that the market cannot be closed down unless nothing is bought there for a week.

• The Yards features a handful of local independent shops, such as Organic Heaven, Petwise, M's gallery and much more.

• Almost every Sunday morning,there is a car boot sale at Holywell Cross car park. This is an ideal place to buy second-hand goods (and get a bargain!). As a result, the car park is closed to traffic on Sundays. However, there is a multi-storey car park adjacent to the car boot sale (open every day including Sundays).

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit][add listing] Drink

• Peacocks Coffee Lounge (on Low Pavement) is a marvellous coffee shop with plenty of seating and, more importantly, brilliant refreshments.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Get out

• Go hiking in the attractive Peak District.

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