Tapton Lock

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1. Roan Knowles ★★★★★

   First time visiting since re-opening and was really impressed. Reasonably priced hot drinks, soft drinks, snacks and sandwiches/hot food. Lovely and knowledgeable staff, lots of information about the Chesterfield Canal, local walks and boat trips available. My Mum and I had afternoon tea here too (new venture for them) and it was fantastic. Vegan and vegetarian options were appreciated.

   almost 4 months ago
2. linda ★★★★★

   The Tapton Lock visitor centre is a great place to start. Friendly helpful staff, reasonably priced refreshments and good toilets. Lovely walk along the canal and a good opportunity to see wildlife.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Tony Smith ★★★★☆

   Nice route along the towpath for a stroll towards the railway station. Shame there is so much litter at the back of the premises of businesses along the route which can't be good for the wildlife. They should be made to clean it up.

   almost 11 months ago

1. Ade Kazeem ★★★★☆

   The Centre is one of the bases for the Derbyshire Countryside Ranger Service and the embarkation point for the John Varley ll, one of the Chesterfield Canal Trust’s passenger trip boats. The visitor centre, its gardens and its facilities are fully accessible and we now have a 'tramper' mobility scooter available to help you explore further. The towpath is accessible for everyone from Tapton Lock to Staveley. The visitor centre is a great place to start exploring the Chesterfield Canal and Trans Pennine Trail southern link. We have a small shop with a good selection of gifts, maps and books. We have a display about the canal and its history, plus free self-guided walking, cycling and horse riding leaflets and information about places to visit in the area. If you've been to visit us, please take a little time to complete our survey. Chesterfield Canal Trust volunteers run regular boat trips from the visitor centre on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays through the summer months. Look out for the summer evening specials and Santa trips at weekends in December. Wildlife The canal is a great place for spotting all sorts of wildlife. Spring wild flowers, birds and small mammals are all seen close the visitor centre. The Bluebank Pools section of the canal is a local nature reserve and is one of the best places to look. Call in at the visitor centre and let us know what you've seen. Parking On-street parking is available outside the visitor centre. Education visits Do you want your class or group to learn more about the Chesterfield Canal and Tapton Lock? Please see our free self-guided learning resources pack attached to this page. Activities include: exploring the canal classification, habitats and food chains design and engineering canal art Rangers from the visitor centre are happy to advise on the best times to visit, just give us a call,

   almost 2 years ago
2. Cath Fielding ★★★★☆

   Nice place to walk. Little visitor’s centre and shop. Good walks both ways along the canal and great views of the river. Sculptures and art installations around and under the bridge. On road parking. Toilet facilities available

   almost 3 years ago
3. Kelly B ★★★★★

   Enjoyed a cuppa and flapjack here and the dogs even got a bonio biscuit. Lovely little pitstop on our walk and very reasonably priced, will call again.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Andy Paton ★★★★★

   Most amazing way to spend an hour. Total relaxation and a great team of very knowledgeable staff to talk to. Would highly recommend this for an afternoon out.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Belinda Jeffcock ★★★★★

   We stopped for a cold drink in the sun. It's a lovely spot and along the canal is a lovely track for a walk. Would recommend.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Fay walker ★★★★★

   Met with our grandchildren here today. Nice walk along the towpath.. Fed the ducks and nice little visitors centre selling hot drinks snacks and gifts.

   almost 4 years ago

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