Crooked Spire Church
St Mary and All Saints, the Crooked Spire Church, was built in the late 13 Century and finished around 1360. It is 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 'twisted' when unseasoned wood was used during its construction. Then 32 tons of lead tiles were placed on top and as the timber dried out the weight of the lead twisted the spire.
Between Easter and Christmas tours of the Tower to the base of the 'Crooked Spire' will take place Monday to Saturday (weather permitting). They will be advertised on a yellow notice just inside the south-west doors of the Church. This shows the time of departure and the tour takes about 40-45 minutes. In addition, tours take place on all summer Bank Holiday Mondays and on Medieval Market Day (28 July 2009).
Service Times
Sunday Services
8 am Holy Communion (said)
10.30 am Sung Mass
6.30 pm Evensong
Weekday Services
Holy Communion is celebrated in the Parish Church at 12.15pm Monday/Friday
9.30 am Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday
5.30 pm Thursday
Matins are said daily at 9 am, and Evensong at 5 pm
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Prices
Free entry
Trip up Spire - Adult £3.50
Trip up Spire - Child £1.50
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Sunday at service times only. |
Contact
VergerTel: 01246 206506
www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk
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Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Crooked Spire ChurchChurch of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ
www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk
Map reference: SK 384711
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 roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd 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 2nd 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 eastwards to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (B&Q) 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 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.
