Experience the restored Chesterfield Canal

THOUGH the western end of the Chesterfield Canal is not available for cruising you can still experience the entire restored section by trip boat.

The Chesterfield Canal Trust's trip boat John Varley operates Special Occasion six hours cruises on the waterway from Tapton Lock by the Tesco roundabout in Chesterfield.

Entire restored section

These cruises start at 10am and take in the entire restored section from Chesterfield to Staveley and include a meal at the Hollingwood Hub, but booking essential.

The John Varley is a brand new, state of the art trip boat with a large wheelchair lift, a foredeck, a hearing loop and lots of other features.

Cruising the five miles of restored waterway guests are able to see at first hand the high quality of the restoration that has been carried out on the navigation including the locks and bridges. For all bookings (essential) and information, ring 01629 533020.