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AREA GUIDE 30
ROUND AND ABOUT
THE REDBRIK CHESTERFIELD HALF MARATHON ROUTE
Whether you’re lacing up your trainers to take part in the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon or just looking to while away a couple of hours in Chesterfield, there’s plenty to get your teeth into around the running route!
With the town hosting the annual Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon on October 20, there’s never a better time to spend a weekend checking
it out – here’s our pick of the bunch when it comes to things to see and places to go on the Half Marathon route itself.
WHERE TO EAT
Stephensons Tea And Coffee House, Stephenson Place stephensonscoffeeandteahouse. co.uk
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea that you’re after, the venue is the ideal place to unwind, and has been voted Cafe/Tea Room of the Year four times at the Chesterfield Retail Awards.
It’s located just around the corner from the town’s famous crooked spire, and with a luxury bed and breakfast offering also available, could be the ideal place to spend a night to make
the most of this charming market town on the weekend of the Redbrik Half.
Odyssey Greek Restaurant, Knifesmithgate odysseyrestaurant.co.uk
One of the best places to eat
in Chesterfield, Odyssey Greek Restaurant is an idyllic place to go
for an evening out. Offering some of the best home-made Greek cuisine around, Odyssey features a stunning ‘garden’ indoor dining area with 50 tables, providing the traditional feel of a Greek restaurant.
Bottle & Thyme, Knifesmithgate bottleandthyme.co.uk
Another of Chesterfield’s top 10 restaurants, Bottle & Thyme, on Knifesmithgate, is simply superb. It is perfect for a morning coffee, even better for breakfast, and ideal for a family evening meal out, catering for all your possible desires.
It’s also ethical and sustainable, and invests in good quality materials to comply with a zero-waste policy.
If you go along for an evening meal, make sure you take your time making your choice from the impressive drinks menu!
WHERE TO SHOP
Chesterfield Market
The very definition of a traditional market within a beautiful market square.
Chesterfield’s market square is certainly a must-visit, and dates back to around 1165.
It’s one of the largest open air markets in England, with a general market open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm, and regular flea markets, farmers markets, artisan markets, young persons markets and 1940s markets, plus a Medieval fun day, the annual Christmas lights switch-on and even Chesterfield Motor Fest!
The Shambles and The Yards
Chesterfield is awash with independent shops and cafes – with The Shambles and The Yards the best places to find them.
Did you know? The Shambles, located just round the corner from Chesterfield Market, also features one of Britain’s oldest pubs – The Royal Oak – and The Yards is home to sculptures of a falcon and a puppy, both of which were installed as part of the Chesterfield Cultural Renaissance project.
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