Chesterfield

Chesterfield district sits in north Derbyshire in the East Midlands, centred on the town of Chesterfield and a ring of villages and former industrial settlements. The River Rother runs through the urban area and the church of St Mary and All Saints with its crooked spire marks the town centre skyline. The Market Place hosts a long-running market and the Winding Wheel theatre stages local and touring performances. The Midland Main Line serves the town at Chesterfield station, linking it to Sheffield and to the south, and a canal corridor and basin are the focus of ongoing restoration work by local volunteers and trusts.

The district has a strong industrial past in coal and steel, with sites in places such as Staveley repurposed for light industry, distribution and community use. Local planning emphasises reuse of former works and improved riverside access, while town-centre regeneration supports retail and civic facilities. There are walking routes alongside the canal and river, and community events tied to the market and sports clubs, including the town’s football side, known locally as the Spireites.