We’re a vocal bunch and Derbyshire’s biggest cheerleaders, which is why when The Guardian recently named Chesterfield one of the happiest places to live in the UK, we did two things.
First, beam ear to ear with joy. Then jump on the train to visit this happy Nirvana-esque town in the heart of Derbyshire.
The Guardian named Chesterfield in its Happy Place listing looking at factors such as a sense of community, culture, green spaces and access to nature.
Chesterfield felt vibrant, busy and friendly.
The town’s got 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 stroll from the town centre, and it felt serene and beautiful.
Another great benefit (we would say that, wouldn’t we?) about Chesterfield, is that it is the gateway to the Peaks.
Dive into our photo gallery as we take you by the (virtual) hand and guide you through Chesterfield.
13. Chesterfield's green spaces
Green spaces in the town were appreciated by The Guardian, who rated Linacre Reservoirs which were originally built to supply water to the town - but now are a stunning haven for wildlife. | Destination Chesterfield