School in Chesterfield

“Excellent boxing club! Great coaching and good facilities. I’ve been boxing here for almost 20years and this place is a true boxers club.”

“We have tried a few different places for swim lessons for my 4 year old son, who can become overwhelmed in noisy group environments. He can struggle sometimes with staying on task too. This place is perfect, everyone is so welcoming and professional. Every minute of the lesson is focused on the child and the lesson is adapted as required to keep it fun and interesting. My son has been taught by Debbie and Janet, both are so patient and nurturing. It’s clear to see they really enjoy what they do. My son is loving his lessons now and his confidence is growing every week. Thank you so much to all at swim 121 :)”

“Daniel & Emma we’re fantastic at facilitating a whole day of Boogie Bounce at our school. Very professional set up and delivery. The children (and staff!) loved every session and we can’t wait to do it. Thank you for a brilliant day!”

“We took our son to Marsden Martial Arts to help him with his confidence and temper control. I'm happy to say we have seen a great deal of improvement already. Over the past year with the pandemic Marsden have continued to have excellent communication, keeping in touch to ensure he's doing okay and checking if he's having any issues with the online videos. The Sensei's and staff are always polite and helpful and they really do take an interest in your child's development. I'm very happy my son joined Marsden and I would highly recommend them to anybody .”

“Great castle and stunning views. We went while the Halloween events were on and my 6 year old absolutely loved it. I think it would have been nice for more information to be around to read, for those of us that didn't pick up an audio guide (they are hard to listen to with a young child running around), some short descriptions of each of the rooms around the castle would have been really interesting. But overall really enjoyed our visit!”

“Had a fab time at the Ballet and the theatre is such a lovely well kept place. It has a very nostalgic feel and complemented the ballet perfectly.Staff were all really pleasant and service at the bar was quick and efficient. Will definately visit again.”

“Family party of 10 plus the dog, requested that we pre-order which was fine. It meant we weren't waiting too long for our meals. Gorgeous food. Everyone enjoyed it and the staff were lovely.”

The Kickboxing Academy is a professional martial arts center located within the Tangent Business Hub in Shirebrook, Mansfield. The academy specializes in providing high-quality kickboxing tuition for children and adults in a motivating environment. Training sessions are meticulously structured to combine technical skill development with strength and endurance conditioning. The academy offers a variety of classes, including beginner sessions, advanced fighter training, and safe sparring workshops.

“What an amazing performance from the cast of Les Miserables, so very professional. Matthew Alsop was outstanding as Jean Valjean, he brought tears to our eyes. Well done everyone backstage too, superb lighting and props. A wonderful evening was had by all. Thank you.”

Situated in Broombank Park within Chesterfield, The Combat Academy is a premier martial arts and fitness training facility. This welcoming academy serves the local community by providing a supportive environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels. The academy offers a diverse range of programs including martial arts instruction, self-defense techniques, and specialized fitness classes. Dedicated youth programs are designed to help children build physical strength, coordination, and essential life skills.

“Amazing place, can't recommend it highly enough. Something for everyone, no matter what your experience is. Coaches are fantastic, friendly, caring, experienced, encouraging & hard working.”

“I contacted Gemma and she was so polite, very professional and went above and beyond to go out of her way to accept me as a student with her. From the get go she was very informative, gave lots of information/links to things i needed to know BEFORE i had even had my first lesson. On my first lesson she was very approachable, superrrr down to earth & one of the most genuine people i have ever met. From getting into the car & spending just one two hour lesson with her i have learned more than i learned on previous driving lessons with other tutors. Her attention to detail when explaining something, aswell as showing you physically and talking you through step by step she is fantastic. I felt safe, i gained knowledge, had a good driving experience, all whilst haveing fun with Gemma as a person. Couldn't reccommend anyone more! Super happy to be a student of Gemmas purple driving academy!”

“It's a good, easy dance venue. Very friendly with a mix of ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing. Darren, who runs the school puts his heart and soul into it.”

“Currently staying in the shepherds hut with my partner and 2 boys. None of us want to leave tomorrow. You just couldn't ask for more at all. Everything is provided, the serenity is untouched, it's just amazing in every aspect we're 100% coming back for a week in the summer. Phil is such a lovely guy, just can't do enough for you. It really feels like you're a guest rather than a customer.”

“This was my First boxing session in over 6 years, Robbie was very accommodating and great coach, from the very basics, to complex combinations, he will go at a speed which you are comfortable with. Would highly recommend.”

“Both myself and my daughter dance at Wallace Dance Academy. The school has gone from strength to strength driven by their incredible teachers. It has a family ethos with each and every child being treated with care, understanding and empathy. The teachers are absolutely amazing and manage to get the best out of everyone. It caters for all ages and levels. I would thoroughly recommend the school to any parent who wants their child to experience dance to come and try it. Although their primary teaching is dance, it also helps children with their confidence, shows them how to work as a team and gain some life long friendships.”

“I have just finished a crochet for beginners course. It was fantastic, I have learnt so much and really enjoyed attending. Karen was friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I was one of a group of 6, everyone had different capabilities but that didn't matter. Definitely would recommend the course to anyone.”

“Kickers is like a second family. The teachers are fantastic at bringing the best out of all the children. It teaches not just dancing but teamwork, commitment and kindness.”

“A very versatile hall that can become a bar and auditorium all at once. I greatly enjoyed the performance of Macbeth that I went to see!”

“My daughter is enjoying her swimming lessons. She's always looking forward to her next class.”

“LOVE going into Boyes! It's a consistently well stocked 'all-round' store, with amazingly competitive prices. Have recommended it countless times to family and friends since at least 2016. FAULTLESSLY well stocked, very well displayed seasonal sections. GREAT value, BRILLIANT range of stock - from toiletries, clothing & footwear, first-aid essentials, and baby care, to stationary, reading and activity books for all ages, art&crafts, haberdashery, seasonal collections, DIY essentials (tools, repair parts, paints, varnishes, etc), even fishing tackle (including rods, floats, hooks, lures and more), to pet care, homewares such as food storage, small appliances, kitchen gadgets and cooking essentials AND MORE!!”

“Received excellent service from Madeleine B today, who measured my daughters feet and helped me browse through the sale rack and regular range. Left with everything I needed and will visit again when her feet are bigger.”

“Good bargains, really good for kids clothings.”

“Really professional. Clear instructions and extremely helpful! Highly recommended as you won't find a nicer person!”

Storm Martial Arts is a family-run martial arts school operating out of the Bolsover Assembly Hall Community Centre in Chesterfield. The academy offers a wide range of classes suitable for all ages, starting from early childhood through to adulthood. Core services include Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sessions, self-defense training, and specialized fitness classes designed to improve confidence. The instructors are known for their professional and supportive approach, ensuring that every student achieves their personal goals.

“Our boys have always entered and left with a smile and stories to tell of what they have been up to. Lovely welcoming staff too.”