Chesterfield is full of great places to eat and drink – and has some beautiful spots to stretch your legs when you’re done.
Whether you’re a first time visitor or a long-time resident, these are some of the best restaurants, pubs and walks in and around the town – perfect for your Chesterfield bucket list.
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These places are not to be missed the next time you’re in Chesterfield. Photo: Brian Eyre/RKH
. Linacre Reservoirs
Located on the edge of Chesterfield, there are three reservoirs to walk round at Linacre. There is a gentle five mile route that takes you around all three, and through the village of Old Brampton, before arriving back at the car park. Photo: RKH
. Stone Edge Cupola
The Stone Edge Cupola can be found near Ashover, close to the Red Lion pub. It was built in 1770 and is thought to be Britain's oldest free-standing chimney Photo: Brian Eyre
. Odyssey Greek Restaurant, Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield
Odyssey has a 4.7/5 rating based on 488 Google reviews - winning praise for its “amazing food” and “huge portions.” Photo: Google
. Wooden sculptures, Westwood
These intricate wooden carvings are hidden away in woodland at Westwood. Photo: Julia Rodgerson
. Take on the Brampton Mile
The Brampton Mile is Chesterfield’s gift to pub crawl lovers - and although some of the pubs en route have been lost, it is a great tour of some of the town’s best drinking establishments. Photo: Google
. Chatsworth Estate
The grounds of the magnificent Chatsworth House, just outside Chesterfield, are an ideal place for a scenic walk. There's two different routes you can take - one spans six miles, while the other is eight miles long. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Sicily Restaurant, Sheffield Road, Chesterfield
Sicily Restaurant has a 4.8/5 rating based on 179 Google reviews. One customer described it as a “family-run Italian restaurant” with “great food and a great atmosphere.” Photo: Brian Eyre
. Chesterfield Arms, Newbold Road
The Chesterfield Arms - found on the edge of the town centre - was named the town’s pub of the year for 2023 by CAMRA. The venue has won the award for three consecutive years, and is also home to a micro-brewery called Resting Devil. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Neptune Beer Emporium, St Helen’s Street
The Neptune Beer Emporium was named as Chesterfield CAMRA’s pub of the year in 2020. In May 2022, the pub changed hands - with new landlords Jason ‘Jay’ Davies and Sally Ruane-Davies taking over. Photo: Google
. Holmebrook Valley Country Park
Chesterfield’s Holmebrook Valley Country Park offers some of the most beautiful views the town has to offer - perfect for a gentle stroll. Photo: Brian Eyre
. Revolution House, Old Whittington
How many visitors to Chesterfield will know that the plot to depose King James II was hatched in an Old Whittington pub - which now functions as a museum? Photo: Photo © Paul Harrop (cc-by-sa/2.0)
. The Hunloke Arms, Derby Road, Wingerworth
The Hunloke Arms, just outside Chesterfield, has a 4.7/5 rating based on 2,017 Google reviews. One customer said: “The staff were really friendly and helpful, the food was amazing and the layout inside was stunning!” Photo: Google
. The Hidden Knight, Soresby Street, Chesterfield
The Hidden Knight has a 4.4/5 rating based on 176 Google reviews - with one customer praising the “amazing food” and “wonderfully welcoming staff.” Photo: Brian Eyre
1. Linacre Reservoirs
Located on the edge of Chesterfield, there are three reservoirs to walk round at Linacre. There is a gentle five mile route that takes you around all three, and through the village of Old Brampton, before arriving back at the car park. Photo: RKH
2. Stone Edge Cupola
The Stone Edge Cupola can be found near Ashover, close to the Red Lion pub. It was built in 1770 and is thought to be Britain's oldest free-standing chimney Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Odyssey Greek Restaurant, Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield
Odyssey has a 4.7/5 rating based on 488 Google reviews - winning praise for its “amazing food” and “huge portions.” Photo: Google
4. Wooden sculptures, Westwood
These intricate wooden carvings are hidden away in woodland at Westwood. Photo: Julia Rodgerson