Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre
Opened in November 2002 this modern, purpose built Tourist Information Centre provides information on Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the UK. Leaflets and posters on events, attractions, where to stay, where to eat, bus times and train times, plus selling a range of tickets - from theatre seats to local and national events such as Bakewell Show and Southport Flower Show.
Services on offer include:
Accommodation booking (both locally and nationally)
National Express coach tickets
Seat booking for 4 local theatres (including Chesterfield's Pomegranate Theatre)
Ideas and information for days out
Day trip tickets for local coach companies
Free route planning service
Advance tickets for local events and attractions (cheaper than buying on the gate)
Sale of gifts, souvenirs, postcards, walking books and maps
key
Prices
Free entry
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 29 Mar 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Mon - Sat 09:00 to 17:30 |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | closed |
| New Year's Day, Easter Sun, Spring BH Sun, Summer BH Sun | closed |
| Notes | The Centre is closed 25 to 28 December 2009 inclusive and 1 January 2010. |
Contact
Chesterfield TICTel: 01246 345777/8
tourism@chesterfield.gov.uk
www.visitchesterfield.info
email a friend
Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Chesterfield Tourist Information CentreRykneld Square, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1SB
Map reference: SK 384711
The Tourist Information Centre is a round, black building next to the 'Crooked Spire' and has no car parking spaces of its own. These directions are to the nearest car parks.
From North/South
Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit. At next roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Select left hand lane and take first left (Beetwell Street). Multi-storey car park on right.
For surface car parks select middle lane at 2nd roundabout and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep in right lane and go straight on through traffic lights and round back of 'Crooked Spire' Church. Select right hand lane and go straight on at 1st and 2nd set of traffic lights, approaching large roundabout with car park in middle (Holywell Cross). Keep to right hand lane and turn right into car park.
From East
Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.
From West
Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (B&Q) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street), then follow route from North/South.
Parking : with charge
Accessible by Public Transport : Chesterfield station
Also at this venue
Chesterfield Tourist Information & Gift Shop
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Thu 9 - Tue 28 Sep 2010 | Chesterfield Soroptomists |
| Thu 30 Sep 2010 - Tue 19 Oct 2010 | Chesterfield Photographic Society Exhibition |
| Thu 21 Oct 2010 - Tue 9 Nov 2010 | Chesterfield Festival Exhibition |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Entrance
Entrance is well lit- Automatic door at the main entrance
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
Food
- Children's menu
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Notes
Some displays are too high for children or wheelchair users to use comfortably but staff assistance is always available.
