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Take a guided tour into Chesterfield's most Macabre History and discover stories of Murder and Betrayal in the back streets of this quaint market town. Prices are 6 adults and 4 concessions.

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Bring the kids for a Santa Special voyage along the Chesterfield Canal at Christmas. Book early for these popular trips to meet Santa. There's a toy for each child and a drink and mince pie for each adult. Trips last 30 minutes and start from Tapton Lock.

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Bring the kids for a Santa Special voyage along the Chesterfield Canal at Christmas. Book early for these popular trips to meet Santa. There's a toy for each child and a drink and mince pie for each adult. Trips last 30 minutes and start from Tapton Lock.

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Bring the kids for a Santa Special voyage along the Chesterfield Canal at Christmas. Book early for these popular trips to meet Santa. There's a toy for each child and a drink and mince pie for each adult. Trips last 30 minutes and start from Tapton Lock.

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Bring the kids for a Santa Special voyage along the Chesterfield Canal at Christmas. Book early for these popular trips to meet Santa. There's a toy for each child and a drink and mince pie for each adult. Trips last 30 minutes and start from Tapton Lock.

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Bring the kids for a Santa Special voyage along the Chesterfield Canal at Christmas. Book early for these popular trips to meet Santa. There's a toy for each child and a drink and mince pie for each adult. Trips last 30 minutes and start from Tapton Lock.

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Come to the famous 'Crooked Spire' Church for a Festival of Christmas Trees! Come and see a variety of Christmas Trees all decorated by different people and groups within the Community. Refreshments are available in The Saints Coffee Shop (across the Green close to the Church) - open from 10am until 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and also in the Church Vestry. The Church Shop will also be open. Tower Tours will also be available so why not combine a visit to see these beautiful trees with a trip up the Spire? Times vary each day so check their website.

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Get out into the fresh air along the Chesterfield Canal. Follow the trail and search for clues to help learn about ghostly Goings on and creepy crawly happenings.

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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The dressings are close and locked from 5pm each evening (4pm on Sunday)

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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The eighth Festival brings a whole host of new events to Chesterfield including Cara Dillon who, according to Mojo, may well have 'the world's most beautiful female voice', comedy chef Hardeep Sing Kohli and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Orchestra, plus the return of favourites from last year's Festival like the CAMRA Market Beer Festival and the Garden of Light in Queen's Park. This year's Arts and Market Festival will be an event to remember.

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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Farmers' Markets are held on 2nd Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm and the last Sunday of the month (apart from December).

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A guided tour of the Tower of Chesterfield's famous church with an opportunity to look up into the Crooked Spire and out over the town. Climb approximately 144 steps, then walk out onto the top of the Tower for a close up look at the Spire. On the way, visit the Belfry and discover fascinating facts about the Church and its history.

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Come to Chesterfield Market. Chesterfield's famous outdoor market is open for business, along with the town's major stores. There will be trips up the Tower of the 'Crooked Spire' to see Chesterfield from the top! There will be lively street entertainment too.

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A guided tour of the Tower of Chesterfield's famous church with an opportunity to look up into the Crooked Spire and out over the town. Climb approximately 144 steps, then walk out onto the top of the Tower for a close up look at the Spire. On the way, visit the Belfry and discover fascinating facts about the Church and its history.

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Visit Italia in Piazza's real Italian food market. Take your pick from a wide range of cheese including parmesan and gorgonzola, and a selection of cured meats such as parma ham, salami, pancetta and event wild boar. Try Sicilian olives, some hand stuffed with almond, capers, garlic and anchovies, or pick up some extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Biscuits, cakes and pastries will be on offer as well as torrone, a famous nougat cake first made in 1441. Get a taste of the real Italy with 'aranchi' rice balls with fillings such as cheese and ham, calzone pizza, a pasty folded in 2 with a range of fillings, or 'Salsiccia Italiana' fresh Italian sausages prepared on a griddle and served in a bread roll with onions - Italian hot dogs! No Italian market would be complete without a choice of speciality breads, from focaccia to ciabatta and everything in between.

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A guided tour of the Tower of Chesterfield's famous church with an opportunity to look up into the Crooked Spire and out over the town. Climb approximately 144 steps, then walk out onto the top of the Tower for a close up look at the Spire. On the way, visit the Belfry and discover fascinating facts about the Church and its history.

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A spectacular surprise mob dance performance

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Featuring 100+ real ales, Ciders, Perry, Country Wines, bottled World beers+free soft drinks

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Enjoy a 30 minute ride, and meet Santa in his decorated boat where each child will receive a present. Runs Saturday and Sunday through December. John Varley boat runs from Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield. Booking is essential for these trips. Boats trips leave at 10.00am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am, 12.15 pm, 1.15 pm, 2.00 pm, 2.45 pm and 3.30 pm

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With more lights than ever, the Garden of Light is the biggest and the best so far. Come to Chesterfield's Victorian park and take a spellbinding journey through a fairytale forest, where a rainbow of lights will shimmer and move among the trees, dip into the lake and reflect ripples on the leaves above. For three nights only, Queen's Park will be transformed into a magical Garden of Light. Special events Thursday - aerial fireworks at 7.30 pm Friday - fire balls, fire fountains, a haunted hut and magical reflections on the lake Saturday - Chesterfield Lantern Parade Entertainment Traditional fun fair with steam driven gallopers, big wheel, helter-skelter and other rides. Bands and choirs on the Bandstand - Holymoorside Band and Tideswell Male Voice Choir on Thursday, Pantonic All Stars Steel Band and the Carolare Choir on Friday, the Real Macaws Carnival Band and Aurora on Friday. Plus story tellers, stilt walkers, willow sculptures and free rides around the lake on the miniature train - there's something happening from the minute you walk into the park till the minute you leave.

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Get a taste of Europe with fresh French bread, hot paella, German salami, Dutch cheese, Danish cider, spices, herbs, garlic and olives. Or treat yourself to Continental crafts - amber jewellery from the Baltic, Italian handbags, French soaps or a piece of beautifully crafted wood.

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Many different dance forms come together in New Square. Be amazed by the powerful rhythms, the energy and the colourful displays as each performance gives you a glimpse into their world of dance.

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Featuring over 100 Real Ales from Yorkshire and Lancashire

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Enjoy a 30 minute ride, and meet Santa in his decorated boat where each child will receive a present. John Varley boat runs from Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield. Booking is essential for these trips. Boats trips leave at 10.00am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am, 12.15 pm, 1.15 pm, 2.00 pm, 2.45 pm and 3.30 pm

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Get into the Christmas spirit - come and enjoy Chesterfield's Christmas Market which will be open from 10 am until 6 pm. There will be a programme of festive entertainment throughout the day. Dennis Menace will be switching on the Christmas lights in New Square (opposite Dents Chemist) at 4.30 pm. Free coach parking by arrangement with Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8

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Following the stunning array of lanterns that took to the streets last year - the Parade is back in town this year. The parade lights up the streets and market on its way to the Festival Finale at Queen's Park. Make sure you're down in the Park in time to welcome the Parade and witness the transformation of Queen's Park into the 'Garden of Light' (charge for entrance to the Park).

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Celebrating Derbyshire's finest breweries with 35 local real ales plus ciders, perries, country wines and free soft drinks. Feature breweries include Ashover, Brampton, Peak Ales, Spire, Thornbridge and Townes. Meet the brewers sessions at lunchtime.

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Bigger and better than last year, come to Chesterfield's Victorian park and take a spellbinding journey through a fairytale forest, where a rainbow of lights will shimmer and move among trees and plants, dip into the lake and reflect ripples on to the leaves above. For three nights only, Queen's Park will be transformed in to a magical Garden of Light. The Real Macaws will also be leading the Lantern Parade through the town and into the Park on Saturday. Their high energy music will create a carnival atmosphere in the Park as they move to the Bandstand for their final performance.

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The biggest Continental Market ever to come to Chesterfield with more than 30 stalls. Get a taste of Europe with fresh French bread, hot paella, Dutch pancakes, cured sausages, mustard, garlic and olives. Or treat yourself to Continental crafts - a Polish candle, leather handbag, natural soap or a piece of beautifully crafted wood

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World-class music, whistle-stop drama, the town's biggest-ever Continental Market, an even more spectacular Garden of Light and a Beer Festival featuring Derbyshire's finest real ales will be headline events among a five-star brew of attractions at the fifth Chesterfield Market Festival this autumn. On the final evening, an atmospheric Lantern Parade will once again wend its way to the spectacular Garden of Light at Chesterfield's showpiece Queen's Park, which this year will feature fascinating 'dancing waters' on the lake, every evening during the Festival.

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Many different dance forms come together in New Square. Be amazed by the powerful rhythms, the energy and the colourful displays as each performance gives you a glimpse into their world of dance.

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Witness first hand the various stages of tanning and leather production at one of the leaders in the business, established over 160 years ago.

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Displays of traditional english dancing by Harthill Morris Men and Three Shires Ladies Glog.

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Visit Chesterfield as the town transforms back to the middle ages. A bustling market, games, funfair, refreshments, Medieval encampment and knights and ladies. Meet a wing flapping, eye rolling, smoke breathing dragon, if you dare!