Visiting Chesterfield Parish Church

Visiting

St Mary and All Saints is the largest church building in Derbyshire, and is famous locally and internationally for its crooked spire, attracting visitors from around the world.

The church is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for anyone to find a quiet place to pray, to visit or look around.

Please see the Contact page for the church’s location and how to get here.

See inside the famous Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!
Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!
Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Fridays and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.
Tower Tours will resume after Easter 2026.
Up-to-date information is usually posted here.
The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop from the Monday of the week when the tour takes place.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.
Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.
If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Forthcoming Tours

Apr
10
Fri
Tower Tour
Apr 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Apr
11
Sat
Tower Tour
Apr 11 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Apr
17
Fri
Tower Tour
Apr 17 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Apr
18
Sat
Tower Tour
Apr 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Apr
24
Fri
Tower Tour
Apr 24 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Apr
25
Sat
Tower Tour
Apr 25 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
1
Fri
Tower Tour
May 1 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
2
Sat
Tower Tour
May 2 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
8
Fri
Tower Tour
May 8 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
15
Fri
Tower Tour
May 15 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
16
Sat
Tower Tour
May 16 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
22
Fri
Tower Tour
May 22 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
23
Sat
Tower Tour
May 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

May
29
Fri
Tower Tour
May 29 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

Jun
5
Fri
Tower Tour
Jun 5 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

See inside the legendary Crooked Spire!  (Weather and peregrines permitting) see the view from the top of the church tower!  Learn why the spire is crooked, and learn about the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire!  Find out about the eleven bells!

Tower Tours are available from Easter until Remembrance each year, and normally run on Friday and Saturdays at 2.30 p.m. for an hour.  There may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or wedding) or other event is taking place in the church.

Please note that if the peregrines are breeding it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.  Up-to-date information is usually posted here.

The maximum number for each tour is 15.  Tickets may be obtained from the church Gift Shop in the week preceding each tour.  Booking online or over the telephone is not possible, sorry.

Tickets are £10 each for adults, £5 each for children under 16, and a family ticket (two adults; two children) is available for a discounted price of £20.

If you have a group of at least 10, we may be able to arrange additional tours, subject to timings, services and events in the church, and availability of guides.  Please enquire on 01246 206506 (leave a message please!), or email contact@crookedspire.org.

 

 

Church Tours

Tours of the church can be organised on request for groups. Please contact the Parish Office on (01246) 206506, or alternatively email for further details.