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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Derbyshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Derbyshire, United Kingdom including St Wystan's Church, All Saints Church, St. John’s Chapel Heritage Centre, St Martin's Church, Derby Cathedral, St. Mary's Church, St John The Baptist Church, St Matthew's Church, Morley, St. Anne's Church, St Oswald's Church.
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1. St Wystan's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Revduncan - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Visited this because of our interest in Viking artefacts and burial sites. Little if any of that on view as it has no doubt been removed to a museum. The people were warm and welcoming, the guides to the building and its long history were very informative. I did not know that Repton was previously the capital of Saxon Mercia! Well worth a visit.
2. All Saints Church
3. St. John’s Chapel Heritage Centre
4. St Martin's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By brianbaconheanor2017 - Derby, United Kingdom
This church is well worth a visit it is steeped in history being situated at the end of a narrow lane at the edge of the old town centre and next to the old Manor House of the lords of Alfreton Well cared for grave yard and crypt of the Palmer moorwoods And graves of a host of Alfretons famous names Nicely located at side of public footpaths leading out of town
5. Derby Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 574 reviews
Reviewed By brianbaconheanor2017 - Derby, United Kingdom
Have been here for a long time Fantastic church well used Beautiful location with parking on opposite side road Large spacious and well light Lots of history Bess of hard-wick buried here in her own crypt Beautiful main entrance with interim glass doors ,lovely singers
6. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By 997briant - London, United Kingdom
Imposing stone buildings and an intricate network of narrow lanes, alleyways, jitties and ginnels (some very steep) draw the lovers of history and heritage to the scenic small town of Wirksworth in the Derbyshire Dales. Near to the centre of this historic market town, along St Mary’s Gate, you’ll find one such imposing stone structure: the beautiful and ancient parish church of St Mary the Virgin. It sits in a circular churchyard which is thought to have been a site of worship since 650AD. It’s soft pinkish stonework was gleaming in the morning sun, and it’s graceful spire could be seen from the many vantage points above the town (walk up Green Hill and you’ll know what i mean). It’s a delightful place to visit. The earliest parts of St Mary's as it stands today are from the 13th century and include the lower part of the tower and the massive crossing piers. Further work was done in the 14th and 15th centuries, with a full restoration completed in the 19th century. Do visit the interior of the church if it is open. You’ll be instantly surprised at the space; it seems so much larger that it appears from the outside. However, St Mary's is most famous for carvings from a church or churches that stood on this site going back to Saxon times. These can be found throughout the church, mounted into the fabric of the walls. The most renowned of these is the Wirksworth Stone. It is built into the north wall of the nave and is oblong-shaped and chunky; it measures 5 feet x 3 feet but is probably not as long as it originally was (as can be seen at the western edge) due to damage over the centuries. It’s a richly carved sculptured stone with biblical scenes and figures, which is said to date from the 7th-9th century. It was found buried below the chancel in 1820, covering a grave with a complete skeleton in it. Nearly as famous is 'T'owd Man of Bonsall' a carving of a medieval lead worker, holding the tools of his trade, including a basket known as a kibble. In a nod to the Derbyshire vernacular he is affectionately known as 'T'Owd Man' - the Old Man - or even by the play on words 'Mr Toad'. He is said to be 800 years old, or thereabouts. The churchyard is also very pretty, and at the time of my visit, strewn with a host of golden daffodils. Work right around it, to see headstones of locals. You’ll also see a bit of a curiosity resting against an east-facing wall of the church. It looks like a stone coffin from yore, though I can’t be sure about that. This is a beautiful spot to visit in Wirksworth. Don’t miss it.
7. St John The Baptist Church
8. St Matthew's Church, Morley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Rich936 - Port Vila, Vanuatu
At Matthews Church is a regular landmark on my circular dog walk. It’s a fine example of a local Church with links to several well known local families. The Church has limited opening times but if you can time it right, the stained glass and tombs are well worth a look.
