Royal Oak, Chesterfield

Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Chesterfield in 2021
Location within Derbyshire
General information
Location	The Shambles, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Coordinates	53°14′08″N1°25′40″W / 53.235448°N 1.427724°W / 53.235448; -1.427724
Year built	16th century
Renovated	18th century (added) Late 19th century (restored)
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name	The Royal Oak Inn
Designated	15 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

• Grade II* listed buildings in Chesterfield
• Listed buildings in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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.