Chesterfield

Chesterfield is a market town in Derbyshire, England, featuring a large weekly market that spreads across the central square with stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, and everyday goods. The marketplace comes alive on most days as shoppers search for items they need for home and table.

The town received a royal charter from King John in 1204 granting rights to hold markets and fairs. This royal permission established Chesterfield as a trading center, a role that has continued to the present day.

The market has long served as the town's social hub, where neighbors gather and chat while shopping for goods. This tradition of meeting at the stalls remains central to how the community connects today.

The market is accessible most days and easy to walk to from the town center. It is best to arrive in the morning when selection is widest and crowds are still manageable.

On Thursdays, more than 120 vendors gather for a flea market selling antiques, vintage items, and second-hand treasures. This weekly event draws collectors and bargain seekers from across the region.

Location: Chesterfield

Inception: 1204

Shares border with: Brimington, Unstone, Barlow, Brampton, Holymoorside and Walton, Wingerworth, Grassmoor, Hasland and Winsick, Calow

Website: http://chesterfield.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.23583,-1.42750

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:14