Chesterfield away guide — SMH Group Stadium

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

Stylised illustration of SMH Group Stadium in Chesterfield

Getting there

Bus from Chesterfield station — Local buses run out to Whittington Moor and the stadium area, quicker than the walk.
Walk from town centre — About 25 minutes via Sheffield Road, past the famous crooked spire church.
Driving — M1 J29 then follow signs; the stadium has a large official car park.

Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

The Portland, town centre — Spacious pub near the station, popular with away fans before the walk out. Colours policy unknownMap
Sheffield Road takeaways — A stretch of chippies and cafés on the route to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
Stadium concourse — Modern facilities with a good range for a club of this size. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

Chesterfield Crooked Spire

The famously twisted church spire in the town centre, an easy landmark to visit before the game.

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Chesterfield Market

One of the largest open-air markets in the country, running several days a week.

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Queen's Park

Riverside park near the town centre, pleasant for a pre-match walk.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

The Rutland Arms
Traditional town-centre pub slightly off the main matchday route.
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Tapton Lock visitor centre
Small canal-side café and heritage spot near the river, quiet and little-known to away fans.
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Holmebrook Valley Park
Green space near the stadium good for stretching legs before kick-off.
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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Chesterfield; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The stadium is a distance from the town centre — plan the bus if you're not up for the walk both ways.

Ground note · unverified

Market days in the town centre can make parking and buses busier than usual.

From the away end

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Places to eat in Chesterfield

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Best pubs in Chesterfield

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