1435, where people and stories meet - coming later in 2026!
1435 brings together entertainment and heritage under one roof, in a multi-million-pound transformation designed to delight, inform and entertain visitors.
Formerly The Stephenson Memorial Hall (home to the Pomegranate Theatre and Chesterfield Museum), the building will retain its important and varied history, while embracing innovative design to make it a must-visit destination.
With the multi-million-pound transformation set to be completed later this year, the new name marks the start of the building’s new future – while celebrating its long history – the name 1435 celebrates one of George Stephenson’s greatest innovations: the standard-gauge rail track.
Set 1435mm apart, this became the global benchmark for rail travel, carrying people, ideas and opportunities across continents. That same spirit of connection sits at the heart of the new 1435, which will bring visitors together through arts, culture and heritage while creating fresh links across the community.
Railways reshaped the world – and they reshaped Chesterfield too. Now, this transformed venue plays a central role in the council’s wider regeneration of the town centre, designed to welcome new audiences and create vibrant spaces that serve local people for years to come.
1435 will offer a new museum, which tells the story of Chesterfield. You will be able to visit the themed galleries and displays throughout the building.
Here objects from the museum’s collection reveal the town's growth and the people who made it happen. From the Romans to the present day, from the functional to the decorative, discover what made Chesterfield the place it is today.
Find out more about 1435, including details on upcoming shows and exhibitions, on the Chesterfield Theatres and Museum website.