‘2025 will be transformative for Chesterfield’
Destination Chesterfield Board Member, Ann Fomukong-Boden looks ahead to an exciting new year for our town.
2025 will be a transformative year for Chesterfield, and I’m filled with anticipation and optimism about the progress we’re about to see.
The town centre is evolving, ensuring it becomes a place we want to spend our leisure time, not just a necessary stop on the to-do list. I love the surprise of spotting further progress each week to our historic outdoor market. Its makeover combines new and old perfectly with our town’s pump now displayed in full glory.
Improved facilities will encourage a more diverse range of traders, and I keep picturing myself strolling across our high street. With the aroma of fresh baked goods and sizzling street food filling the air, how could you resist stopping for a snack?! New Square will also become a hub of activity, hosting vibrant events and entertainment.
Our town’s museum and the Pomegranate Theatre’s transformation move closer to completion. Picture yourself sipping a steaming latte in the new café bar; its inviting ambience makes it ideal for catching up with friends. An expanded theatre will host bigger and better concerts and performances. Meanwhile, the reconfigured museum will offer hands-on exhibits, with improved technology inviting visitors to touch, explore, and engage with our rich history.
Just a short ride on the bus or stroll along our beautiful canal, and you’ll arrive in Staveley town centre – a destination also undergoing a transformation. Your youngsters will love exploring new outdoor play areas.
Personally, I recommend taking the canal towpath for the most tranquil experience. Already one of Derbyshire’s most beautiful walking and cycling spots, the canal will be enhanced with restored paths and cycleways, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to take in the vivid greenery. In October, the Trans Pennine Bridge was installed at Staveley, a key part of the full project, which will restore the Canal across the Doe Lea Valley to Renishaw, giving you plenty of space to explore.
If Santa bought you a new calendar for Christmas, then definitely make the most of it by pencilling our town’s upcoming event highlights!
Experience our superb community spirit at the Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Walk, where glowing lights and laughter guide you through the evening.
Celebrate love and diversity at Chesterfield Pride, a kaleidoscope of music, colour, and joy.
For beer lovers, the Barrow Hill Rail Ale Festival offers the perfect mix of hoppy aromas and live entertainment, set amongst the backdrop of classic locomotives to celebrate our proud rail heritage.
What else can you look forward to in Chesterfield in 2025? Find out at: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events/
