Royal Oak, Chesterfield

Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Chesterfield in 2021
Location within Derbyshire
General information
LocationThe Shambles, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Coordinates53°14′08″N 1°25′40″W / 53.235448°N 1.427724°W / 53.235448; -1.427724
Year built16th century
Renovated18th century (added)
Late 19th century (restored)
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Royal Oak Inn
Designated15 July 1971
Reference no.1334732

The Royal Oak Inn is a Grade II* listed public house, located on The Shambles in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

History

The building dates back to the 16th century, and features a timber frame with close studding.[1] A plaque on the exterior claims that The Royal Oak was built in the 12th century, and that it was a rest-house for the Knights Templar.[2]

On 15 July 1971, it was designated a Grade II* listed building.[3]

The pub was sold in August 2021,[4] and eventually reopened under the name Ye Royal Oak.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Bradley, Richard (15 October 2019). Chesterfield in 50 Buildings. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9064-3.
  2. ^ Bradley, Richard (15 February 2018). Secret Chesterfield. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6261-9.
  3. ^ Historic England. "The Royal Oak Inn (Grade II*) (1334732)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Take a look inside the oldest pub in Chesterfield, the empty Royal Oak pub in the Shambles". Derbyshire Times. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  5. ^ "'We are super excited to get it back open' say owners of Chesterfield's oldest pub ahead of Easter weekend relaunch". Derbyshire Times. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.