The only Visitor Centre on the Chesterfield Canal is at Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, off the A61 at Tesco's roundabout. Run by Derbyshire County Council. Tel 01246 551035

• Information
  
  
• Crafts and Events
  
  
• Maps, Leaflets, Books
  
  
• Boat licences issued
  
  
• Snacks, Hot and Cold Drinks
  
  
• Motability Scooter Loan

April to October:
Open every day
10.00am to 4.30pm (closed for lunch from 1 to 1.45pm)

N.B. During August, the Saturday and Sunday opening hours will be extended to 6 p.m.

November to March:
Open Saturday and Sunday
10.00am to 4.00pm

For a link to the Derbyshire County Council Tapton Lock website page, click here.

The Centre is one of the bases for the Derbyshire Countryside Ranger Service and the embarkation point for the John Varley, the Chesterfield Canal Trust's passenger trip boat.

Contact:
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre
Lockoford Lane
Chesterfield
S41 7JB
Tel & Fax:
(01246) 551035

Grid ref: SK 388 729