Visitors welcome to Chesterfield Museum’s open day
Visitors to Chesterfield Museum can join in a range of activities for the museum’s open weekend.
The popular attraction, owned and run by Chesterfield Borough Council, hosts the event on Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Monday 28 August.
Activities on offer include:
- Creative crafts for children each day from 10am to 4pm
- Behind the scenes tours at 1pm and 2.30pm each day – tours are free but must be booked in advance, call (01246) 345727 to book
- Meet George Stephenson each day at 10am – find out more about the North East’s railway pioneer who made his home in Chesterfield
- A talk by the Derbyshire Records Office on Friday 25 August at 11am
- Spire stories at noon and 1.45pm on Saturday 26 and Monday 28 August
The current exhibition features the history of St Mary and All Saints’ Church – the ‘Crooked Spire’.
The church will be offering hour long tours of the tower on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 August at 2.30pm and Monday 28 August at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Councillor Steve Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said:-
“We’re proud to welcome thousands of visitors to Chesterfield Museum each year. The open weekend gives people the chance to look round and find out more about this popular attraction.
“There are activities suitable for all ages so it is a great opportunity for families to enjoy themselves together this bank holiday weekend.”
