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Tapton House

Introduction

Tapton House, a Georgian mansion, was home to George Stephenson. The grounds of Tapton House are now used for the Tapton Park Innovation Centre and the house itself is currently the higher education campus for Chesterfield College.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Directions

Tapton House is located near to the town?s railway station and close to junctions 29 and 30 of the M1.

Owners

Chesterfield College

History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • College
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

80

Civil Parish

Brimington