Exit

Chesterfield Heritage Open Days: Rivers of Life tour

11-09-20 10:00 - 20-09-20 19:00

Click to download the Rivers of Life tour

 

As part of this year’s Heritage Open Day’s DCRT have teamed up with Spital Cemetery for ‘Rivers of Life’ – a self-guided riverside trail exploring the hidden natural and industrial heritage of Chesterfield.

 

Follow the trail along the river to Spital Cemetery where you can find and uncover the secrets of this special place.
During the first section of this walk follow the river Hipper and discover how the people of Chesterfield used the power of rivers to fuel industry and expand trade, allowing Chesterfield to grow into an industrious and bustling market town. Learn how the river recovered from years of industry and pollution, now a vital urban corridor for nature. For the second part of the tour, continue the trail into Spital Cemetery and find the final resting place of the families that traded alongside the river during the industrial revolution, creating goods that were used across the nation and world. Find and identify the symbolic flowers, plants and trees carved into Victorian gravestones, and interpret their hidden meanings. Look for signs of birds, bats and mini-beasts hiding amongst the cemetery’s veteran trees and rich habitats.

 

Safety on your self-guided tour:

  • The trail around the cemetery can be uneven or slippery so wear sturdy footwear and take care.
  • Paths can be narrow in places, please take care to follow social distancing guidelines and be aware of other footpath users
  • Make sure to take your medicine, food & water, face-mask and hand-gel with you
  • Use the pedestrian crossings where available and stay within the footpath boundaries
  • In the cemetery do not lean on the gravestones or monuments. If you have smaller children with you, be wary of falling monuments and keep a safe distance when observing the stones.

Extra Info:

  • Dogs are welcome but please keep on a lead and dispose of their waste in the dog bins, located at both entrances to the Cemetery
  • The nearest public conveniences are at the station, 10 minutes walk away.
  • Parking at Ravenside Retail Park is limited to customers only. If driving please use nearby pay & display car parks.

 

For more info: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/rivers-of-life-self-guided-tour
To download the map: https://dcrt.org.uk/downloads

Related upcoming events

  • Wildflower ID walk at Melton Wood
    10-05-24 10:00 - 10-05-24 11:30

    Join us for a spring walk around Melton Wood, just north west of Sprotbrough (Doncaster). This one-off event is being held as part of the All Hands on the Don Lottery Funded project. Rebecca, our Project Assistant, will take us around the woods and show us the beautiful spring wildflowers.

    This is a great chance to learn more about plant identification. Rebecca is currently undertaking a botany course with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland so there will be the opportunity to ask questions. 

    Where: Meeting at the Melton Woods Country Park car park. Sheep Lane, DN5 7ED
    When: 10 am start, with the walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours
    What to bring: Wear suitable footwear for walking through the woods. Feel free to bring any guides you want. Refreshments will be provided by DCRT at the end of the walk. 
    Joining us? Please let us know if you are planning to attend by dropping an email to [email protected]

     

  • Chesterfield Walking Festival: Fishery and NFM
    15-05-24 10:00 - 15-05-24 11:00

     

    As part of Chesterfield's Walking Festival, Matt Duffy (Fishery Officer) and Debbie Coldwell (Natural Flood Management (NFM) Officer) for a guided walk along the River Hipper and Holmebrook.

     

    Starting at the confluence of the River Hipper and Rother, we will be strolling the riverside footpath taking in aspects of fishery management and NFM along the way. The route follows footpaths but these may be muddy so please wear appropriate clothing. Once at Queen’s Park, we will then follow the Holmebrook through the county park ending the walk at the pavilion where walkers will be able to use the toilet and have lunch in the café if required.

     

    Take this opportunity to learn more about the work DCRT do in your local area and ask questions about all things fishery and natural flood management!

     

    Location: End of Clayton Street, S41 0DU
    What3words: https://w3w.co/early.tree.ranged

     

    Date: Wednesday 15th May
    10 am prompt start, with the walk lasting approximately 3 hours

    Book tickets: This event is free to attend but spaces must be booked through the Chesterfield Walking Festival website here.

    NOTE: This walk is linear. It will not finish in the same location it started so please be aware of this for any return journeys. 

     

  • Chesterfield Walking Festival: Slow the Flow to Calow Brook
    17-05-24 10:00 - 17-05-24 11:30

     

    As part of Chesterfield Walking Festival, Debbie our NFM officer, will be guiding a walk around Grassmoor Country Park to explore a recently completed flood alleviation and habitat creation scheme. Find out how DCRT are using nature-friendly ways to catch and store water - reducing flood risk, protecting people and benefitting wildlife.

     

    We will explore 4 different zones in the park that have been created to capture and store rainfall and runoff, reducing pressure on the local river network during heavy rainfall, and completing the circular park route with 360-degree views over Chesterfield.

     

    We will be on and off path during this walk and it may be muddy underfoot so appropriate footwear is recommended. This walk is circular so we will finish back at the car park. 

     

    Location: South car park off Birkin Lane, S42 5DA
    What3words: https://w3w.co/plus.hush.resettle

     

    Date: Friday 17th May
    10 am prompt start, with the walk lasting about 1.5 hours

    Book tickets: This event is free to attend but spaces must be booked through the Chesterfield Walking Festival website here.

     

Close
Go top