Tapton Lock Visitor Centre

The visitor centre is open to the public and offers a drop-in-point for information on the Chesterfield Canal and surrounding countryside sites and attractions.

It also boasts a lively programme of events and activities, an exhibition area and a shop.

The visitor centre is open everyday from April to October 10am to 4.30pm and weekends only from November to March 10.00am to 4pm.

Boat rides are run by the Chesterfield Canal Trust on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from 1 to 4pm.

Tapton Lock gives access to the Trans Pennine Trail southern link - a multi-user coast to coast path.

The Chesterfield Canal Greenway uses part of the trail to create an accessible route linking Chesterfield, Staveley and the communities along the canal.