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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chesterfield

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chesterfield, England

Updated July 10, 2021
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Tunnel with steps cut into a cliff face.

Chesterfield, England

The Caves of Nottingham

A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.
St. Mary and All Saints Church’s spire.

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Chesterfield's Crooked Spire

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
The Snail.

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Chesterfield Snail

This enormous spiral sculpture looks strangely out of place on the edge of a housing development.
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George Stephenson’s front door.

Chesterfield, England

Tapton House

The former home of a railway legend and the site of a gigantic labyrinth.
Stone Edge Cupola Chimney

Chesterfield, England

Stone Edge Cupola

This chimney is the oldest free standing industrial chimney in Britain.
George Stephenson Statue

Chesterfield, England

George Stephenson Statue

One of the town's most famous residents, holding one of his most famous creations.
The visitor centre where trips start

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The Madeline narrow boat

This boat was built by school students as an after school project and now acts as a floating classroom and tourist boat on the Chesterfield Canal.
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