We are some of Derbyshire’s biggest cheerleaders, which is why The Guardian’s naming of Chesterfield, as one of the UK’s happiest places to live, was no surprise.
The newspaper curated a Happy Place listing analysing factors such as a sense of community, culture, green spaces and access to nature.
We have visited Chesterfield numerous times over the years so we know how friendly and cool it can be.
During our most recent visit, Chesterfield felt vibrant, busy and friendly.
The town has some epic history, a key feature being the quirky rooked spire.
We spoke to Ryan Wilkes from Destination Chesterfield, who told us, “It’s great to see Chesterfield getting further recognition as a great place to live.”
After a few hours exploring, we could see exactly what he meant.
You don’t have to go far to find nature here. We walked through Queen’s Park, a short walk from the town centre, and it felt serene and gorgeous.
Another great benefit (we would say that, wouldn’t we?) about Chesterfield, is that it is the gateway to the Peaks.
Check out our photo gallery as we take you by the (virtual) hand through Chesterfield.
9. Queen Park Family Chesterfield
Head to Queen's Park. Here, little ones who are budding train enthusiasts can enjoy flexing their trainspotting muscles and enjoy miniature train rides during the school holidays. | Destination Chesterfield
10. Church of St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield
Chesterfield's crooked church spire got a special mention by The Guardian. You can also marvel at the tourist attraction that is the Church of St Mary and All Saints, which twists 45 degrees to a tip, 2.9m off-centre. | Defeye Creative | Destination Chesterfield
11. Chesterfield Market Day
It appears The Guardian was a fan of Chesterfield's market offering. It is one of the oldest open-air markets in England which operate every Monday, Friday and Saturday. Other markets running throughout the month includes flea markets, artisan markets, Young Persons markets, record fairs and vegan markets. | Chesterfield Borough Council
12. Chesterfield town centre
Chesterfield's location is a 'blend of urban and rural access, being just a short journey from both the Peak District national park, and Sheffield and Derby, thereby making it a popular place to live. | Destination Chesterfield