Revitalising Chesterfield Market

The Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield project includes plans to revamp the town’s historic outdoor Market Place.

A new layout for Market Square makes it easier for shoppers to explore, with modernised stalls complemented with vibrant new canopies in heritage colours and the historic Town Pump a unique feature.

The revitalised outdoor market will include better lighting and power, paving repairs and flexible trading areas. Phase one has now been completed, with the second phase on the lower half of Market Square now in progress. This is set to be completed by August 2025, with all remaining phases due for completion by Spring 2026.

The proposals have also been developed with regard for the Conservation Area, including giving greater prominence to the Market Hall and the town pump, which was previously obscured, by opening up the public space in these areas.

The project will support the creation of 66 jobs and safeguard 80 jobs on the outdoor market.

Key proposals include:

The re-siting of market stalls currently located in New Square and on Low Pavement into a single market ground of 100 stalls in Market Square – creating a more defined and vibrant market area. The area will also include a flexible events space.
The re-modelling of New Square as a flexible events space – able to hold large-scale events, and accommodate temporary installations and active edges linked to local bars and restaurants
Upgrades to the paving to improve the quality while also making it more accessible for people dependent on wheelchairs, pushchairs, or mobility aids
The introduction of new seating areas and attractive landscaping to create spaces where people want to sit and chat whilst taking in what the town has to offer
The planting of more trees to increase biodiversity and improve the street scene
Brighter, more vibrant stall coverings and flexible stalls supplied with water, better lighting and digital connectivity

Proposed layout for New Square

Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield is led by Chesterfield Borough Council with funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.