Top Things to do in Peak District
The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in Peak District, England
Discover the best top things to do in Peak District, United Kingdom including St Edmund's Church, St Peter's Church, All Saints Church, St. Mary's Church, St John The Baptist Church, The Cathedral of the Peak, St. Anne's Church, All Saints Church, Eyam Parish Church of St Lawrence, St Oswald's Church.
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1. St Edmund's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By ropentastones - St Helens, United Kingdom
When in Castleton, a wander around the church and the grounds is a must. Lovely old church with some interesting grave stones. Sadly due to the Coronavirus restrictions the church was closed, but nonetheless, the grounds are a nice distraction and very peaceful detour when on your way to, or from, the castle.
2. St Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By kersh2018 - Bristol, United Kingdom
Fascinating tombs , lovely building, amazing kneelers, and a good little shop to encourage visitors to donate
3. All Saints Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Z5249AThelenh - Matlock, United Kingdom
Interesting church with much to see. History of it is displayed at rear of church. Always made to feel welcome
4. 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.
5. St John The Baptist Church
6. The Cathedral of the Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
An historic, grade 1 listed building with in the village of Tideswell. The site has a recorded history approaching a thousand years, the current building approximately six hundred and thirty. The Church is Grade 1 listed (since 1967) as “one of the most important of the county's medieval parish churches. The "Friends of St John, Tideswell" (FoSJ) is established for the restoration, preservation, repair, maintenance, improvement and adornment of the Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist, Tideswell (The Cathedral of the Peak) in the Diocese of Derby and of monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels which belong to the church, in the church and churchyard, for the public benefit." Our broader purposes are to afford the general public, and generations to come the opportunity to experience the majesty of St John’s and to allow continued Christian witness there.
Reviewed By N7718OPpaulb - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
The size and decor of this church is quite surprising considering it is in a fairly small village. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area
7. St. Anne's Church
8. All Saints Church
9. Eyam Parish Church of St Lawrence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
A Place, A People and A Passion Eyam is a place of pilgrimage where Christians have worshipped for 1,000 years and is currently the destination of the Peak Pilgrimage walk (please see website). The church building displays the inspirational story of the historical reality of the plague in 1665-66 and a community willingly sacrificing themselves for the sake of others. This continues to motivate the church family that meets in Eyam to this day. It also bears witness to another act of great sacrifice: the Christian message that God so loved his world that he gave his son Jesus Christ to die upon the cross. [Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13)] This is a historic church with much to see. Enjoy the murals of the tribes of Israel, the plague window, the plague register, Mompesson’s pulpit and chair, the Saxon font, sundial, Celtic Cross, graveyard and many other features. Nevertheless Eyam Church is not a museum looking to the past but a living, vibrant and modern worshipping church community where God is active today. It is a church of all ages, looking to serve the God of the Bible on Sundays and during the week. It has a strong commitment to youth work and families; a church with a heart for God and a heart for our community. The church is open daily and has a book and information stall. School trips by prior arrangement.
Reviewed By MrStorer - Cheddleton, United Kingdom
Eyam is well worth a visit and to get a real appreciation of the history of this unfortunate village please go into this church where you will get a real sense of those dark days! Highly Recommend
