Local Attractions

Chesterfield is on the doorstep of the Peak District national park, which was the first of Britain’s National parks founded in 1951 and is one of the most popular national parks in the UK attracting many tourist every year for a range for activities; Walking, climbing, cycling, mountain biking, caving, angling, photography, nature-watching, gliding, visiting historic houses, country pubs and tearooms.

Outdoor Activities

Historic Houses

Towns & Villages of Interest

Chesterfield

The market town of Chesterfield has lots of offer, Casa is 20 minute walk to the centre, there is a direct bus route or a short taxi ride is 5 minutes.

→ The unique ‘Crooked Spire’ Church
→ Market Days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Mondays
→ Pomegranate Theatre
→ Winding Wheel Theatre
→ Chesterfield Museum
→ Chesterfield Canal

Other small towns and villages near to Chesterfield which have a lot of historical interest as well as new attractions are listed below with their distance from Casa Hotel. Visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com for more information on the beautiful & interesting surrounding area.

Ashover

Distance from Casa Hotel – 8 miles

Home to the famous Ashover show in August every year. This quaint village is situated in the valley of the River Amber. Ashover is home to several country pubs and a 15th century church, along with the tale of a few ghosts including the Laughing Cavalier who supposedly haunts the Black Swan. Ashover has a great history dating all the way back to the Saxons who named the village Essovre (‘beyond the ash trees’).

Matlock, Matlock Bath, Cromford

Distance from Casa Hotel – 10 miles

Providing a variety of attractions for all ages, you can catch the train from Matlock through to Cromford and stop off to see the sights. Matlock bath the historic spa town, is now famous for attracting bikers, fish & chips & the illuminations in October & November time. Cromford is home to Sir Richards Arkwright’s cotton mills & the start of the high peak trail.

Eyam

Distance from Casa Hotel – 13 miles

Eyam is one of the best-preserved villages in the vicinity and is the famous ‘plague village’, which went into voluntary quarantine when the plague was imported from London in 1665.

Bakewell

Distance from Casa Hotel – 14 miles

Bakewell has one of the oldest markets in the area, dating from at least 1300. Markets are still held every Monday & the big event of the year is the annual Bakewell Show, which takes place the first Wednesday and Thursday in August and attracts many visitors.

Castleton

Distance from Casa Hotel – 18 miles

Castleton is an outstandingly pretty village situated at the head of the lovely Vale of Hope, a popular place for walkers & ramblers. Castleton has 4 underground show caves, all worth a visit, for their own interesting features. These are Blue John Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Peak Cavern.

Buxton

Distance from Casa Hotel – 26 miles

The famous historic spa town of Buxton dates back to the roman times who were thought to have settled here around AD80 and built baths, the remains of which were excavated in the 17th and 18th centuries. Buxton has many other attractions including the Pavilion Gardens & Opera House.

Family Fun Attractions

Shopping

Sporting Locations & Facilities

Local Attractions

Walking & Hiking

Cycling

Chatsworth

Haddon Hall

Hardwick Hall

Renishaw Hall

Bolsover Castle

Chesterfield

Ashover

Matlock, Matlock Bath, Cromford

Eyam

Bakewell

Castleton

Buxton

Heights of Abraham

Gulliver’s Kingdom

Chatsworth Farm Yard & Adventure Playground

Tramway Museum

Carsington Water

Alton Towers

Sheffield town centre

Peak Shopping Village

McArthur Glen Designer Outlet

Meadowhall Shopping Centre

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre

Queens Park Leisure Centre

Chesterfield Cricket Ground

Tapton Golf Club

Chesterfield Golf Club

Matlock Golf Club