Crooked Spire ChurchCrooked Spire Church

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St Mary and All Saints, the Crooked Spire Church, was built in the late 13th Century and finished around 1360. It’s the largest church in Derbyshire. The Spire stands 228 feet from the ground and leans 9 feet 5 inches from its true centre. The Spire was built straight and the reason that it 'twisted' may be the amount of green timber used during its construction. Then 32 tons of lead tiles were placed on top – enough to bend anyone’s back!

Daily tours of the Tower to the base of the 'Crooked Spire' take place Monday to Saturday from Easter to Christmas (weather and staff permitting). Tours will be advertised on a yellow notice just inside the Church entrance. This shows the time of departure and the tour takes about 40-45 minutes. In addition, regular tours take place on all summer Bank Holiday Mondays.

The Friends of Chesterfield Parish Church is a charity which helps to care for and preserve the town’s famous ‘Crooked Spire’ Church. To find out more about them, visit their website – www.friendsofthecrookedspirechesterfield.co.uk.

Service Times
Sunday Services
8 am Holy Communion (said)
10.30 am Sung Mass
6.30 pm Evensong

Weekday Services
Holy Communion
12.15 pm Monday/Friday
9.30 am Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday
5.30 pm Thursday
Matins are said daily at 9 am, and Evensong
at 5 pm

View key to symbolskeyOn-site catering Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Facilities for groups On-site light refreshments Coach parties accepted Accepts groups Children welcomeFacilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
Trip up Spire - Adult £3.50, Child £1.50

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Wed 27 Feb 2013 - Tue 24 Dec 2013 Mon - Sun 09:00 to 17:00
Notes Sunday at service times only.
Tower tours Easter to Christmas, Monday to Saturday - check notice inside Church for times.
   
Crooked Spire Church
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Contact

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Tel: 01246 206506
View the Crooked Spire Church websitewww.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk
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Venue

Crooked Spire Church

Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ

View the Crooked Spire Church websitewww.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk

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Map reference: SK 384711  Lat: 53.23604  Long: -1.42533


The Crooked Spire Church is in Chesterfield town centre but has no car park of its own so the directions below are to the nearest town centre car parks.

From North/South
Leave M1 at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Select left lane and take first left (Beetwell Street). Multi-storey car park on right hand side.

For surface car parks: at roundabout select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select right lane and take 2nd exit (Lordsmill Street). Keep in right hand lane and go straight on. At traffic lights turn right (Spa Lane), take 1st left then left or right into car parks.

From East
Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.

From West
Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (Lordsmill Street), then follow route from North/South for either multi-storey or surface car parks.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : Chesterfield station

Refreshments and toilets in the Saints Parish Centre next door to the Church.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 13 Jul 2013 Evening of Music and Song - A Musical Kaleidoscope
Tue 30 Jul 2013 Crooked Spire Open Days
Mon 26 Aug 2013 Crooked Spire Open Days

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • flagstones

  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Audible alarm system
  • Visual alarm system

Notes

  • Meals for visitors with special dietary requirements can be provided if notified in advance. Wheelchairs can be provided if notified in advance.