Group's aim for historic Chesterfield building Tapton House sparks public meeting

A group which aims to give a new lease of life to a historic Chesterfield building is rallying support from the community.

By Gay Bolton

Published 7th Sep 2021, 13:59 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2021, 09:55 BST

Tapton House, Chesterfield, is owned by the borough council but is currently empty.

Tapton House, the last home of railway pioneer George Stephenson, is owned by the borough council which rents it out as office space, but there are currently no tenants so the building is standing empty.

Campaigning group Friends of Tapton House is looking to take over the lease and make Tapton House a community centre.

Ideas that have been suggested include a wedding venue, cafe/tea room, artist exhibitions and workshops.

The group will host a public meeting on Wednesday, September 15, from 7pm to 9pm, at St Thomas Church Centre, Brampton. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Tapton House was gifted to the borough council by the Markham family with the wish that it was used for the education and enjoyment of the people of Chesterfield.

For further information, go to https://friendsoftaptonhouse.wordpress.com/