These are some of the derelict and demolished buildings across the area.

These are some of the derelict and demolished buildings across the area.

41 remarkable photos show inside abandoned buildings and iconic lost venues across Chesterfield and Derbyshire – including former pubs, hotels and rail tunnels

By Tom Hardwick

Trainee reporter

Published 14th Aug 2023, 15:58 BST

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These incredible photos offer a glimpse inside some of the most recognisable abandoned and lost buildings across Chesterfield and Derbyshire.

Lost Places & Forgotten Faces is an urban explorer who has visited a number of derelict and demolished sites across the county – from old pubs, hotels and factories to the rail tunnel that still stands under the streets of Chesterfield.

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These 41 pictures showcase some of the most prominent abandoned sites that Chesterfield and Derbyshire have to offer – can you spot anywhere that you recognise?

These are some of the derelict and demolished buildings across the area.

. Abandoned and demolished buildings

These are some of the derelict and demolished buildings across the area. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The Chesterfield Hotel, formerly the Station Hotel, opened in 1877 on Malkin Street - a stones throw away from Chesterfield Railway Station.

. Chesterfield Hotel

The Chesterfield Hotel, formerly the Station Hotel, opened in 1877 on Malkin Street - a stones throw away from Chesterfield Railway Station. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Known for most of its life as the Station Hotel, it was renamed the Chesterfield Hotel in the 1980s. At that time, it was also extended to accommodate 73 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a gym and a large car park.

. Chesterfield Hotel

Known for most of its life as the Station Hotel, it was renamed the Chesterfield Hotel in the 1980s. At that time, it was also extended to accommodate 73 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a gym and a large car park. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Sadly, it closed in 2015 after the company that owned the hotel went bust.

. Chesterfield Hotel

Sadly, it closed in 2015 after the company that owned the hotel went bust. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The hotel remained derelict until early 2022, when plans by Chesterfield Borough Council to demolish the hotel, turning the site into a car park, were approved.

. Chesterfield Hotel

The hotel remained derelict until early 2022, when plans by Chesterfield Borough Council to demolish the hotel, turning the site into a car park, were approved. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Hasland House was originally two small cottages built in the 18th-century, and at some point they were knocked through to create a large cottage with three bedrooms and reception rooms.

. Hasland House

Hasland House was originally two small cottages built in the 18th-century, and at some point they were knocked through to create a large cottage with three bedrooms and reception rooms. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The Chesterfield property was vacated in the mid-2000s and quickly fell into a state of disrepair.

. Hasland House

The Chesterfield property was vacated in the mid-2000s and quickly fell into a state of disrepair. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Vandals wrecked the inside of the property, whilst thieves looted anything of value.

. Hasland House

Vandals wrecked the inside of the property, whilst thieves looted anything of value. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The Telmere Lodge was a public house situated in Hasland. The pub originally opened in 1981, and before that it was a large house built for the manger of Grassmoor Colliery, which closed in 1950.

. The Telmere Lodge

The Telmere Lodge was a public house situated in Hasland. The pub originally opened in 1981, and before that it was a large house built for the manger of Grassmoor Colliery, which closed in 1950. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

In the 1990's, it was renamed Winsick Arms and was run by the Owen family.

. The Telmere Lodge

In the 1990's, it was renamed Winsick Arms and was run by the Owen family. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

In the early 2000s, the Winsick Arms closed for around five years, before the pub was reopened and renamed the Telmere Lodge (then just The Lodge as it was known in its latter years).

. The Telmere Lodge

In the early 2000s, the Winsick Arms closed for around five years, before the pub was reopened and renamed the Telmere Lodge (then just The Lodge as it was known in its latter years). Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Sadly, even with an iconic Alice In Wonderland theme, the pub struggled financially, closing its doors permanently in 2017.

. The Telmere Lodge

Sadly, even with an iconic Alice In Wonderland theme, the pub struggled financially, closing its doors permanently in 2017. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The old playground to the rear of the venue certainly became a creepy sight after the building had been abandoned.

. The Telmere Lodge

The old playground to the rear of the venue certainly became a creepy sight after the building had been abandoned. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Avenue Villa, located close to Old Whittington area, is set on 0.94 acres of land and contains two large, stunning, modern build houses.

. Avenue Villa

Avenue Villa, located close to Old Whittington area, is set on 0.94 acres of land and contains two large, stunning, modern build houses. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The previous residents of both dwellings were of the same family, and worked for their family-run shoe making business. They lived in both homes, creating one large site.

. Avenue Villa

The previous residents of both dwellings were of the same family, and worked for their family-run shoe making business. They lived in both homes, creating one large site. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

They vacated the properties in early 2018, and the site was up for sale with estate agents Blundells at a guide price of £475,000. Shortly after this, it quickly became ransacked and badly vandalised

. Avenue Villa

They vacated the properties in early 2018, and the site was up for sale with estate agents Blundells at a guide price of £475,000. Shortly after this, it quickly became ransacked and badly vandalised Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Cottage Hill Farm is a 19th century Chesterfield farmhouse and outbuildings. Once located in rural settings, the property is now surrounded by a built-up area.

. Cottage Hill Farm

Cottage Hill Farm is a 19th century Chesterfield farmhouse and outbuildings. Once located in rural settings, the property is now surrounded by a built-up area. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The farm was last occupied by the Needham family - Frank Needham, a farmer, and his wife Shirley. After his wife passed away, Frank retired in 2013. The farm was sealed up, with most of the family's belongings inside, including a number of very old vintage items and a player piano from the 1920's.

. Cottage Hill Farm

The farm was last occupied by the Needham family - Frank Needham, a farmer, and his wife Shirley. After his wife passed away, Frank retired in 2013. The farm was sealed up, with most of the family's belongings inside, including a number of very old vintage items and a player piano from the 1920's. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Frank sadly died in April 2019, aged 82. The farm now stands dormant, is regularly frequented by vandals, and has been badly trashed and ransacked.

. Cottage Hill Farm

Frank sadly died in April 2019, aged 82. The farm now stands dormant, is regularly frequented by vandals, and has been badly trashed and ransacked. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The Chesterfield Hotel, formerly the Station Hotel, opened in 1877 on Malkin Street - a stones throw away from Chesterfield Railway Station.

1. Chesterfield Hotel

The Chesterfield Hotel, formerly the Station Hotel, opened in 1877 on Malkin Street - a stones throw away from Chesterfield Railway Station. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Known for most of its life as the Station Hotel, it was renamed the Chesterfield Hotel in the 1980s. At that time, it was also extended to accommodate 73 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a gym and a large car park.

2. Chesterfield Hotel

Known for most of its life as the Station Hotel, it was renamed the Chesterfield Hotel in the 1980s. At that time, it was also extended to accommodate 73 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a gym and a large car park. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

Sadly, it closed in 2015 after the company that owned the hotel went bust.

3. Chesterfield Hotel

Sadly, it closed in 2015 after the company that owned the hotel went bust. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

The hotel remained derelict until early 2022, when plans by Chesterfield Borough Council to demolish the hotel, turning the site into a car park, were approved.

4. Chesterfield Hotel

The hotel remained derelict until early 2022, when plans by Chesterfield Borough Council to demolish the hotel, turning the site into a car park, were approved. Photo: Lost Places & Forgotten Faces

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