Enjoy a cruise on the John Varley Canal Boat.
Why not take a cruise along the southern part of James Brindley's beautiful and historic Chesterfield Canal?
Revel in Derbyshire's stunning scenery and see what wildlife you can spot as you cruise. There are swans, kingfishers, heron, grebes, water voles and many other types of wildlife to look out for. These Sunday morning trips are 2 hours long.
Booking is essential
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Unit 1 - Adult | £8.50 per adult |
Unit 2 - Child | £7.50 per child |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
There is limited parking on the street
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select right hand lane and take 4th exit (A61 signposted Sheffield). At next roundabout (traffic light controlled, Tesco) select right hand lane and take 3rd exit (Lockoford Lane). Tapton Lock Visitor Centre is on right.
From East Follow A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61 (signposted Sheffield). At next roundabout (traffic light controlled, Tesco) select right hand lane and take 3rd exit (Lockoford Lane). Tapton Lock Visitor Centre is on right.
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 2 miles away
Bus number 90 from Chesterfield town centre to Tesco car park, 2 per hour
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