Calow is an old village about two miles west of Chesterfield. For many years a small farming community it later produced coal for local communities and retains local facilities including a shop and community centre. The Chesterfield Royal Hospital is nearby.
Chesterfield is the local market town and lies at the confluence of the rivers Rother and Hipper and was once an important coal mining centre. It received its first charter in the early 13th century and has one of the largest open air markets in Britain with stalls either side of the historic Market Hall.
Facilities include a visiting manager and emergency alarm service.
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