Crooked Spire Open Days at Crooked Spire ChurchCrooked Spire Open Days at Crooked Spire Church

The Belfry in the Crooked Spire Church  Close up of Lead Tiles on Crooked Spire

A guided tour of the Tower of Chesterfield's famous Church with an opportunity to look up into the Crooked Spire and out over the town. Climb approximately 144 steps, then walk out onto the top of the Tower for a close up look at the Spire.

On the way, visit the Belfry and discover fascinating facts about the Church and its history.

Tours take place all day - just turn up

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 welcomeSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adults £3.50 Children under 16 £1.50.

Event details

Dates and Times
Dates Times
Mon 27 May 2013 11:00 to 16:00
Tue 30 Jul 2013 11:00 to 16:00
Mon 26 Aug 2013 11:00 to 16:00
   
Crooked Spire Open Days 2008
Spire Climbers in Chesterfield
 
 

Contact

The Verger
Tel: 01246 206506
View the Crooked Spire Open Days 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

See location of Crooked Spire Church on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

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

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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.