Local authority district in Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.25, -1.4 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 40 73 |
Chesterfield is a borough and local authority district in Derbyshire, centred on the historic market town of the same name. It sits on the River Rother at the eastern edge of the Peak District, and is best known for the 14th‑century parish church of St Mary and All Saints with its famous "crooked spire" that dominates the skyline and draws visitors from across the region.
The district has a strong industrial heritage in coal mining, brewing and manufacturing, though today the local economy is a mix of retail, light industry, logistics and public services. Cultural life is lively for a borough of its size, with a long‑running market, music and theatre venues and community festivals, and its location close to upland countryside makes it a popular base for outdoor recreation and ongoing regeneration projects such as canal and town‑centre improvements.