Best places: Historical landmarks in Chesterfield

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Fountains Abbey
Abbey
The riverside remains of a medieval abbey form the focal point of an 18th-century landscaped garden.
$$ $$
4.80 (6.6K reviews) (~97.76 km from centre)
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International Bomber Command Centre
Museum
Memorial with interactive displays, gardens, spire & a wall of names dedicated to Bomber Command.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~59.77 km from centre)
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Ladybower Dam
Historical landmark
👍👍 Amazing place and stunning views, parked at the Heatherdene Car park a short walk to the Dam. We were lucky and visited when it was full after heavy rain. The views and sounds were simply stunning!
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~23.32 km from centre)
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Hawkstone Park Follies
Park
100 acres of parkland with rugged sandstone hills, gullies & caves, with a tearoom & services.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~90.95 km from centre)
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B29 OVEREXPOSED Crash Site
Historical landmark
Wreckage of a U.S. Air Force bomber that crashed here in 1948, accessed via trails across moorland.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~37.69 km from centre)
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Chatsworth House
Manor house
Lavish stately home with noted art collection, plus a playground & farmyard in the lush grounds.
4.70 (20.2K reviews) (~12.34 km from centre)
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Old John Tower
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is the best park in the whole world. I love it so much. You feel you are walking in a story. This was a private estate that has been put into public hands, so it is the best. It feels a great monument to Lady Gray.
4.80 (811 reviews) (~61.44 km from centre)
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Sutton Park
Nature preserve
2000 acres of parkland with bike/bridle paths and lakes, for walking, jogging, cycling and angling.
4.70 (9.9K reviews) (~79.29 km from centre)
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The Iron Bridge
Bridge
Built in 1779, the world's first cast-iron bridge is an iconic tribute to Britain’s industrial past.
4.70 (8.9K reviews) (~98.02 km from centre)
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National Trust - Quarry Bank
Heritage building
Heritage site from the early Industrial Revolution & home to Europe's most powerful water wheel.
$$ $$
4.70 (6.4K reviews) (~55.89 km from centre)
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Castle
Ruined castle with carved arbours, aviary and marble fountain, plus adults'/kids' audio-tours.
4.70 (6.4K reviews) (~99.28 km from centre)
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St Botolph's Church
Anglican church
Riverside 14th-century Gothic church, with guided tours & sweeping views from its tower.
4.80 (725 reviews) (~97.78 km from centre)
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Foxton Locks
Historical landmark
Two staircases of five locks each make this the largest staircase on the British canal system.
4.70 (4.8K reviews) (~87.02 km from centre)
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Burghley House
Historical landmark
Italian-influenced tudor-era mansion in Capability Brown-designed gardens. Closed in winter.
4.70 (4.7K reviews) (~92.75 km from centre)
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Holcombe Hill
Hiking area
👍👍 Other than a brief visit in 2011, this was a favourite old haunt (hike) in my student days in the late '80's, and despite the overcast weather, the moderate trek up to Peel Tower surpassed expectations. Astonishing views (shame the pictures don't do them justice) plus could still make out Blackpool...
4.80 (674 reviews) (~76.17 km from centre)
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Chester City Walls
Historical landmark
Roman & Medieval city walls with a raised 2-mile-long walkway & grade I listed gates & towers.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~97.58 km from centre)
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York City Walls
Historical landmark
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~84.05 km from centre)
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Whistlestop Valley
Tourist attraction
Scenic spot in the Pennine foothills with steam-train rides plus a play area, shop, cafe & tea room.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~42.06 km from centre)
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Stump Cross Caverns
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Had a great afternoon at Stump Cross Caverns, I highly recommend a visit. You start by having a safety brief but also information on the cave which was well presented. You then head down grab yourself a helmet and follow your map. The map is easy to read and the caves are easy to follow. The floor...
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~96.97 km from centre)
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Hull Minster
Anglican church
England's largest parish church, built using fine medieval brickwork with a 17th-century organ.
4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~91.63 km from centre)
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