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Clay Cross local area guide
Our Clay Cross Local Area Guide focuses on the once mining town.
Clay Cross, is a bustling area as major regeneration taking place. There are thousands of new builds bringing a new lease of life into the community along with recent investment from the government.
LOCAL AMENITIES IN CLAY CROSS
Conveniently located in Clay Cross, you have three large national branded supermarkets – Tesco, Aldi and Iceland. There is an abundance of independent shops and services to cater for all your needs.
On Carnforth drive retail area you can find Home Bargains ,McDonalds and Costa Coffee. This area is also due to add further retail establishments in the future.
Serving the community is a Sharley Park leisure centre, this is currently closed undergoing a huge refurbishment as part of a £29million investment into leisure services in North Derbyshire.
Completion is due in summer 2025 and will include the following as part of the overhaul ;-
- A large, modern fitness suite
- Spin studio
- Sports hall
- Main pool and learner pool with spectator seating
- Changing places facility
- Treatment rooms
- Innerva wellness suite
- Soft play and interactive play
- Community café
Clay Cross Social Centre offers a broad range of social activities for all ages. Bingo, Sequence Dancing, Kurling and an over 60s lunch club are just some of the activities on offer. Planning a special occasion or wedding? The Centre is the perfect place to hire with a fully functioning bar having been refurbished following major investment in 2023.
The small but well stocked Library of Clay Cross serves the local community and school groups with occasional events and activities.
LEISURE AND ACTIVITIES
Take a stroll around the stunning, recently transformed Kenning Park, located close to the high street. The park has a pond that is home to local wildlife and promotes habitat enrichment and biodiversity in the area. Kenning Park is host to a fantastic forest school. Classes are available for school age children on Saturday mornings and pre school children on Thursday mornings. They offer adult forest and craft experiences throughout the year so nobody need miss out
For younger children there is Buddies Play Den located on Bridge Street. The centre is perfect for children’s parties, a rainy day or chance for a brew with friends while the children play.
Clay Cross is rich in Independent fitness and wellness facilities such as The Body Health Centre , Well fit Warehouse, ProFitness Gym and Commando Temple Peak District. Additional to this, you can join Run Free for their 5km Sessions every Sunday Morning, meeting at the Iceland carpark at 09.20am.
DINING IN CLAY CROSS
The High Street is a hub for independent eateries and bars with others situated in walking distance.
For a tasty lunch why not try Host (image below), Cup & Saucer or Lillybelles all offering home made and freshly baked delights!
The Three Horseshoes are open for food all day serving British classics and a delectable desert menu. Weekly Thursday night pub quiz, Tuesday Open Mic night, Various weekend entertainment and Karaoke on a Sunday means there is always a reason to visit. A firm favourite has to be their Sunday Lunch served 12 – 5pm!
Just a stones throw away from The Three Horseshoes and owned by the same couple is The George. (image featured left) The oldest building in Clay Cross has undergone extensive refurbishment and provides an exciting gastro-pub experience. Craft ales, tapas, premium beers and gastro-pub food in a country pub setting, four legged friends welcome!
Kathmandugurka is the place to go for authentic Nepalese and Indian fine dining. Located in the heart of Clay Cross, this 70 seater restaurant is run by an Ex-British army Gurkha Soldier, Mr Prem Bahadur Malla, 2nd Royal Gurkha Rifles.
For those wanting a cosy night in you are spoiled for choice with over 18 takeaway restaurants.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Clay Cross is a great area for commuters, it has the A61 running straight through the area, creating quick and easy access to Chesterfield and Derby. Also, Junction 29 of the M1 motorway is only 4.5 miles away which connects London to Leeds.
For going out of the area by public transport, Chesterfield Train Station is only 6 miles away and has lines going to Sheffield, Nottingham, Leeds, London St Pancras and more.