Staveley: North Derbyshire Former Iron Town Between Chesterfield and the Peak District
Staveley sits about three miles east of Chesterfield in the North East Derbyshire district, on the edge of the Rother Valley. The population is around 18,000. The town was historically significant for its ironworks, with the Staveley Iron and Chemical Company operating a major works from the mid-19th century until the 1960s. The Staveley Works site covered a huge area and produced iron, chemicals, and pipes. After closure, the site was largely demolished, though redevelopment plans for the former works land have been progressing. Staveley Hall, a 16th-century manor house on Church Street, is Grade II listed and used as a community venue. The Chesterfield Canal runs through the area, and the restored section toward the town is popular with walkers and boaters.
The town centre along Market Street and the High Street has local shops and services. The Poolsbrook Country Park, on reclaimed colliery land to the east, has a lake and walking routes. Staveley does not currently have a railway station, though one is planned as part of the proposed Barrow Hill Line reopening. The A619 connects west to Chesterfield and east to Worksop. The M1 is accessible at junction 30, about three miles to the east. For those considering adult companionship in the north Derbyshire area, Staveley's road links to Chesterfield and the M1 make Sheffield, Chesterfield, and Mansfield accessible.
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Staveley sits about three miles east of Chesterfield in the North East Derbyshire district, on the edge of the Rother Valley. The population is around 18,000. The town was historically significant for its ironworks, with the Staveley Iron and Chemical Company operating a major works from the mid-19th century until the 1960s. The Staveley Works site covered a huge area and produced iron, chemicals, and pipes. After closure, the site was largely demolished, though redevelopment plans for the former works land have been progressing. Staveley Hall, a 16th-century manor house on Church Street, is Grade II listed and used as a community venue. The Chesterfield Canal runs through the area, and the restored section toward the town is popular with walkers and boaters.
The town centre along Market Street and the High Street has local shops and services. The Poolsbrook Country Park, on reclaimed colliery land to the east, has a lake and walking routes. Staveley does not currently have a railway station, though one is planned as part of the proposed Barrow Hill Line reopening. The A619 connects west to Chesterfield and east to Worksop. The M1 is accessible at junction 30, about three miles to the east. For those considering adult companionship in the north Derbyshire area, Staveley's road links to Chesterfield and the M1 make Sheffield, Chesterfield, and Mansfield accessible.
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