Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

Tapton Lock is the only visitor centre on the Chesterfield Canal, open every day (except Christmas day) between 10am and 4pm. The visitor centre is a great place to start exploring the Chesterfield Canal and Trans Pennine Trail southern link. The visitor centre, its gardens and its facilities are fully accessible and we now have a 'Tramper' mobility scooter available to help you explore further. The towpath is accessible for everyone from Tapton Lock to Staveley. The visitor centre has a small shop and café, as well as information about the local area and the history of the canal. Chesterfield Canal trust volunteers run regular boat trips from the visitor centre on Sundays and bank holidays through the summer months, with Santa trips leading up to Christmas and summer evening specials. The trust’s trip boat John Varley II has a wheelchair lift.