Tapton House, Chesterfield

Name: Tapton House
Address: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Chesterfield

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Tapton House, in Tapton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, was once the home of engineer George Stephenson, who built the first public railway line in the world to use steam locomotives. In its time Tapton has been a gentleman's residence, a ladies' boarding school and a co-educational school. ()

Elevation: 413 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°14'45"N, 1°24'47"W

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Chesterfield United Kingdom

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Day trips

Tapton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Mary and All Saints, Technique Stadium, Chesterfield Town Hall, Queen's Park.

0.8 miSW
Church
Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield
22 min walk • Chesterfield Parish Church is an Anglican church dedicated to Saint Mary and All Saints, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Building of the church began in 1234 AD, though the present church dates predominantly from the 14th century.
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Technique Stadium, Chesterfield
20 min walk • Technique Stadium is an all-seater football stadium in Whittington Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on the site of the former Dema Glassworks.
1 miSW
City hall
Chesterfield Town Hall, Chesterfield
26 min walk • Chesterfield Town Hall is a municipal building on Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
1.2 miSW
Park
Queen's Park, Chesterfield
32 min walk • Queen's Park is a county cricket ground located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England and lies within a park in the centre of the town established for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee in 1887. It has a small pavilion and is surrounded by mature trees.
0.8 miSW
Museum
Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery, Chesterfield
20 min walk • Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery is a local museum and art gallery in the town of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. The hall was named in honour of the British railway pioneer George Stephenson and the museum has a small collection of objects relating to Stephenson and his family.
1 miSW
53°14'6"N • 1°25'46"W
The Pavements, Chesterfield
26 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miW
Church
Christ Church, Chesterfield
14 min walk • Christ Church, Chesterfield is a parish church in the Church of England in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Borough of Chesterfield, Chesterfield
23 min walk • The Borough of Chesterfield is a local government borough in Derbyshire, England. It is named after its main settlement of Chesterfield.
0.8 miSW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield
20 min walk • Holy Trinity Church, Chesterfield is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
0.5 miSW
Canal
Chesterfield Canal, Chesterfield
14 min walk • The Chesterfield Canal is a narrow canal in the East Midlands of England and it is known locally as 'Cuckoo Dyke'. It was one of the last of the canals designed by James Brindley, who died while it was being constructed.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Chesterfield College, Chesterfield
14 min walk • Chesterfield College is a further and higher education college in the town of Chesterfield in North East Derbyshire, England. The college consists of a number of campuses including Infirmary Road and Lockoford Lane spread over the town of Chesterfield.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tapton House?

Nearby attractions include Christ Church, Chesterfield (14 min walk), Chesterfield Canal, Chesterfield (14 min walk), Chesterfield College, Chesterfield (14 min walk), Technique Stadium, Chesterfield (20 min walk).

How to get to Tapton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tapton House:

Bus

Sainsbury's • Lines: 90 (15 min walk)
Stagecoach Bus Depot • Lines: X17 (15 min walk)

Train

Chesterfield (15 min walk)