Nine reasons why we know Mansfield is better than Chesterfield
By Shelley Marriott
Published 13th Apr 2023, 11:36 BST
Updated 13th Apr 2023, 12:44 BST
Mansfield and Chesterfield have had a long standing rivalry dating back many decades.
There are many differences, as well as similarities, between the two towns, so here at the Chad we have put our heads together and come up with some ways in which we know Mansfield is the superior town.
We’re not saying these are fact – just ways in which we know make Mansfield a great place to live and work.
Here are nine reasons why we know Mansfield is better than Chesterfield.
Here are nine reasons why we know Mansfield is better than Chesterfield.
5. Go Ape
For the adventures among us you can visit Go Ape at Sherwood Pines where can take part in the high-wire forest adventure course takes you over 30 zip slides, scramble nets, and rope bridges in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Photo: Google
Sherwood Forest is known the world-over as the home of Robin Hood, and packed with stories, from the ancient oaks to the country’s most famous outlaw, and the work of the RSPB and their partners.
It is also a National Nature Reserve - a place to play, discover and leave with tales of your own, inspired by 420 hectares of beautiful, precious, unique woodland. Photo: jason chadwick
One of the largest employers in the town, the brewery employed thousands of staff before its closure almost 20 years ago.
The company began brewing at the site in 1855 until it was taken over by Wolverhampton & Dudley in 1999.
Brewing of the famous Mansfield Bitter soon moved to Wolverhampton and resulted in the eventual closure of the brewery in 2001.
In December 2019 beer was once again brewed at the historic site as Prior’s Well took over part of the remaining building and began brewing there for the first time since the original brewery closed. Photo: JPIMedia