The Best Hotels in Chesterfield

Chesterfield Hotels

Chesterfield is a large market town set in the green-soaked wooded county of Derbyshire. The town’s history dates back to Roman times, but blossomed in the 13th century when it received its market charter from King John. Today, the traditional market still thrives and is one of the largest open air markets in Britain - shoppers will rejoice at the bountiful second-hand and antique wares, and food-lovers will celebrate at the swathes of fresh farmer’s produce on sale.

Things to see

Chesterfield sings with cultural events, artsy entertainment and inspirational activities. The Winding Wheel - a red-painted half-thatched theatre house - hosts live music, theatrical performances, film shows and lectures, all taking part within its enormous chandelier-lit hall. The Pomegranate theatre - a listed Victorian building - also hosts similar cultural events. Take a tour of Chesterfield’s many historical buildings, from the elegant turn-of-the-century red-walled town hall - with its stately well-maintained gardens - to the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints. This church is renowned for its remarkable, bewildering crooked spire, which corkscrews into the blue sky - the myth goes that a Chesterfield blacksmith scared away the devil, who kicked the spire as he fled. Walk along the Shambles - a series of narrow medieval streets - to Chesterfield’s market hall, which houses flea and farmers’ markets, selling everything from vintage clothing to fresh tangy cheeses and home-grown vegetables.

Hotels in Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s central hotels boast comfortable 3-star service and rooms, complete with fine-cotton queen size beds, en-suites and relaxed, chic bar lounges. Often these hotels are set in Victorian red-brick buildings, and can make for a refined romantic stay. Slightly further afield, there are many well-established cheap Chesterfield hotels, providing excellent accommodation with reliable service and large rooms, complete with complimentary WiFi and television. For those seeking a special, idyllic holiday, the surrounding area is sprinkled with many country cottage B&Bs, which offer cosy rooms, hearty breakfasts and natural surroundings at surprisingly affordable prices.

Where to stay

Central Chesterfield puts you within walking distance of all the town’s main sights and attractions. The cobbled Shambles streets chime with buskers’ beautiful acoustic folk music, which echoes through the curious shops and specialist European restaurants, and the crooked spire hangs over them like a surrealist painting. West of Chesterfield - a short driving distance from the centre - is the place to stay for lovers of nature, with Chatsworth Park providing dense forests full of majestic deer. The city of Sheffield rests slightly north of Chesterfield, and is ideal for urban adventurers seeking round-the-clock energy and a thrilling nightlife.

How to get to Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s sleek modern railway station lies on the midland main line, an expansive train track which runs from London to Sheffield. Regular services depart directly to Sheffield, Liverpool and London, and all the way north to Glasgow. Chesterfield lies just off the A61, a speedy road which adjoins the M1 motorway - meaning that arriving by car is smooth and easy. Chesterfield is well served by local bus services, which provide affordable trips throughout the centre and to the surrounding cities and towns. Chesterfield’s quaint streets, canal paths and tree-studded walkways make it a perfect place to explore on foot or by bike.