Listing showing events from 09/05/2015 to 17/05/2015 for the Chesterfield Area Walking Festival Time to....... www.visitpeakdistrict.com Mucky Hands and Muddy Boots at Hardwick Estate Hardwick Estate, Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ 9th May 2015 14:00-15:30 17th May 2015 14:00-15:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Join us for a fun family sensory stroll along Lady Spencer’s Walk to explore Hardwick’s natural world and discover the creatures that live in it. Why not visit our Stableyard visitor facilities for refreshments after the walk? Linacre Reservoirs Morning Bird Walk at Linacre Reservoirs Linacre Reservoirs, Woodnook Lane, Cutthorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7AU 9th May 2015 07:30-10:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Enjoy an early start to your day with a wander around the reservoirs and woodland of Linacre with our local group members, who will be delighted to share their bird knowledge with you. 2-3miles, Leisurely, No Stiles Halls, Granges and Cruck Barns at Old Brampton Old Brampton, Ashgate Road, Old Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7JD 9th May 2015 10:00-15:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk (Donations will be gratefully received on behalf of local Rescue Services) A STROLL OVER THE HILLS AND VALLEYS TO THE WEST OF THE TOWN VISITING GRANGES, HALLS AND OUR FAMOUS CRUCK BARNS INCLUDING ONE RECENTLY RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY. SOME STEEP CLIMBS 1,650 FT OF ASCENT. Dronfield Round Walk at Dronfield Dronfield, Green Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2LL 9th May 2015 09:00-15:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk A circular walk around the town of Dronfield following the route of the Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk. We’ll wander through woodlands, cross meadows and take in the magnificent scenery around the town. Miners' Footsteps at Shirebrook Shirebrook, Main Street, Shirebrook, MANSFIELD, NG20 8DU 9th May 2015 09:45-16:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Train fare needed, around £2.80 Walk the route of the Archaeological Way. Take the train to Whitwell and discover the area’s rich mining history as you enjoy the walk back to Shirebrook, past mining villages and their beautiful countryside. 9 miles, Moderate, 1-5 Stiles Dusk to Darkness at Temple Normanton Temple Normanton, Mansfield Road, Temple Normanton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 5DR 9th May 2015 20:30-22:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk What makes our Local Nature Reserve special? Join our ranger on this evening walk and we’ll help you to find out. You can even become a bat detective and listen for bats with amazing detectors All information believed to be correct at time of print. Chesterfield Borough Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S40 1SB Tel: 01246 345777 Email: [email protected] Page 1 Sutton Scarsdale Hall Tour at Sutton Scarsdale Hall Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Hall Drive, Sutton Scarsdale, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5UR 9th May 2015 14:30-15:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Adults £4.00, Children £2.00 A journey around the majestic and historic ruins of Sutton Scarsdale Hall in the company of an accomplished historian John Fletcher Taylor, hearing stories of the Halls turbulent past and the rich and famous that left their marks there The Chesterfield Round Walk 10th Anniversary at Calow Calow, Top Road, Calow, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5AA 10th May 2015 07:00-19:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk (Donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of local Rescue Services) A route providing a bit of every type of walking within the vicinity of our town, with fine view of our Crooked Spire. Completely encircling the town of Chesterfield, walkers are free to do only part of the walk. Canal Restoration: Recent, Present and Future at Staveley Town Basin Staveley Town Basin, Eckington Road, Staveley, Chesterfield, S43 3XZ 10th May 2015 14:00-17:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk An opportunity to see a restored section of the Chesterfield Canal, a lock under construction and walk along a still to be restored part of canal Pleasley Pit to Pleasley Vale at Pleasley Pit Country Park Pleasley Pit Country Park, Pit Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield, NG19 7PH 10th May 2015 13:00-18:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk A walk to Pleasley Vale, mixing old and new at nature reserves, the Archaeological Way and bringing gardens back to life along the Meden Trail with charming views of the countryside. Woodland Wildflowers in Whitwell Wood at Whitwell Whitwell, High Street, Whitwell, Derbyshire, S80 4QZ 10th May 2015 10:00-12:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk A gentle walk through parts of Whitwell wood to see and learn about the wonderful array of wildflowers that that can be found in this ancient woodland. Chesterfield Murder Trail at The Rutland The Rutland, 23 Stephenson Place, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S40 1XL 10th May 2015 19:00-21:00 14th May 2015 19:00-21:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Adults £5.00 (adult only walk) An atmospheric tour around the heart of this medieval town in the footsteps of murderers and their victims. Writers and historians Ian Morgan and John Fletcher Taylor will bring back to life those days when around each corner lurked murder Discovering the Grips at Elmton Elmton, Markland Lane, Elmton, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4LS 10th May 2015 14:00-17:00 16th May 2015 14:00-17:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk A round walk starting at the Elm Tree Inn, taking in the limestone valleys and gorges of Hollinhill and Markland grips. The walk takes the group through the village of Creswell then onto the beautiful landscaped fields. All information believed to be correct at time of print. Chesterfield Borough Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre, Rykneld Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. S40 1SB Tel: 01246 345777 Email: [email protected] Page 2 Bluebells and Buds at Hardwick Estate Hardwick Estate, Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ 10th May 2015 10:30-12:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk A walk to explore the wild flowers of Hardwick with a National Trust Ranger. You will discover a variety of flora and see the woodlands coming to life in spring. Archaeology of the Hardwick Estate at Hardwick Estate Hardwick Estate, Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ 10th May 2015 13:00-16:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Adults £7.50, Children £4.00, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £20.00 A leisurely guided walk around the Hardwick Estate investigating the archaeology of the site. You will also be able to hear about the recent archaeological investigations at the Medieval village site, Old Duck Decoy and WW2 Camp. Tree Discover Walk for Families at Creswell Crags Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Welbeck, S80 3LH 10th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Come and join this easy family friendly walk to discover more about trees, what they were used for in the past and how to tell common species apart. Wild Food Walk at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB 11th May 2015 14:00-16:00 17th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Have you ever wondered what you can pick and eat from the countryside? This wild food walk will take you along the Chesterfield Canal and have a look at what you could forage. Chesterfield Ghost Walk at The Rutland The Rutland, 23 Stephenson Place, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S40 1XL 11th May 2015 19:00-21:00 17th May 2015 19:00-21:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk £5.00 (adult only walk) Take a trip into Chesterfield’s Twilight Zone and listen to stories of strange sounds, shocking shades and supernatural slaughters – if you dare! Discover Ashover at Ashover Ashover, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0JP 11th May 2015 13:00-16:00 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldwalkingfestival.co.uk Walk with our local guide and enjoy the views in this beautiful part of the county.