Alfreton Things to Do

This famous landmark, which is accessible within a 15 minute taxi ride from Sheffield city centre, has stood in the centre of Chesterfield for more than 700 years and attracts many visitors every year. The spire is not only twi... more

The Derbyshire town of Bakewell, famous for its tart, is well worth a visit in its own right. Haddon Hall certainly is, especially if you are a film buff. It has been used as a setting for productions such as Elizabeth and Jane... more

Hardwick Hall is one of the greatest examples of Elizabethan architecture to survive unchanged to the present day. It was completed over 400 years ago by Bess of Hardwick, the second most powerful woman in Elizabethan England,... more

Hardwick Hall was once home to Bess of Hardwick, who was one of the richest and most flamboyant women in Elizabethan England. She used her fortune and the Old Hall to display her independence and commissioned a number of unique... more

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 Real Travelers who've been here

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The Revolution House is situated in the Derbyshire village of Old Whittington, a 15 minute bus or taxi ride from Sheffield city centre. It takes its name from the Revolution of 1688, when three local noblemen used it as their b... more

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The Winding Wheel hosts an eclectic mix of Chesterfield favorites and new acts to keep the arts alive in the city and the surrounding environs. Bands, orchestras, comedians, dance, and lectures all are held at this diverse ven... more