Discover industrial Derbyshire in Clay Cross
Around six miles south of Chesterfield, Clay Cross is a former industrial and mining town which essentially grew as a location in the 19th century, after famous engineer and locomotive pioneer George Stephenson discovered iron and coal while developing a railway tunnel in the area.
Top landmarks and local legends
Considering Clay Cross's closeness to Chesterfield, it is well worth seeing what the local market town has to offer. Top attractions including its parish church's famous crooked spire, which is the subject of many local legends including some that claim it was pulled out of shape by the Devil himself. Other great landmarks in the region include the beautiful Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall, a stunning 16th-century country house.
Plenty to enjoy in the Peak District
Head west from Clay Cross and you will find yourself in the stunning natural landscapes of the Peak District. There is plenty to see and do in the National Park, with the stunning hilltop park of the Heights of Abraham being home to incredible caverns and woodland. The elegant Chatsworth House is also well worth a visit, while the whole family will love a trip to local theme park Gulliver's Kingdom. Planning a trip to Clay Cross? Both Travelodge Chesterfield Hotel and Travelodge Alfreton Hotel are great places from which to explore the town and the wider region.