A number of Chesterfield eyesores have been demolished or redeveloped in recent years – but a number of grotty buildings remain in place across the town.
Some of the town’s most prominent and historic buildings – including some with listed status – currently sit vacant and at risk of falling into disrepair.
The full gallery of grotty buildings can be found below – which place on this list you most like to see restored to its former glory?
5. Martha’s Vineyard, Chesterfield
The former Martha's Vineyard pub on Corporation Street, which previously ran as the Barking Badger, has been empty for some time - and certainly does not offer the greatest view for people coming into town from the station. There may be some hope for the future of this venue, as renewed plans to bring the empty pub back into operation were given conditional planning permission by the borough council earlier this year. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Old chapel, Brewery Street
The former chapel on Brewery Street, which is a Grade II listed building, is another vacant site in Chesterfield town centre. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Brimington Road
Another vacant building along Chesterfield’s Brimington Road. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Walton Works, Brampton
The former Walton Works has been identified as an important brownfield site for development in the town – and plans have previously been submitted for up to 400 homes, shops and other facilities on the sprawling site. Robinson, the owners of the site, said in 2021 that they were actively looking for a buyer - and added that they were in discussion with a number of interested parties. There has, however, been no movement at the site since then. Photo: Brian Eyre