Crooked Spire Church
St Mary and All Saints, the Crooked Spire Church, was built in the late 13th 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 green timber 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.
Daily tours of the Tower to the base of the 'Crooked Spire' take place Monday to Saturday (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, on Medieval Market Day (27 July 2010) and during the Chesterfield Arts & Market Festival (28-30 October 2010).
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
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Prices
Free entry
Trip up Spire - Adult £3.50, Child £1.50
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Feb 2010 - Fri 24 Dec 2010 | Mon - Sat 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Sun 2 - Mon 31 Jan 2011 | Mon - Sat 09:00 to 15:00 |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | closed |
| New Year's Day, Good Friday | closed |
| Notes | Sunday at service times only. Daily Tower tours Monday to Saturday (weather and staff permitting). |
Contact
VergerTel: 01246 206506
www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk
email a friend
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 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.
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Thu 9 Sep 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 16 Sep 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Sat 18 Sep 2010 | Chesterfield Male Voice Choir Concert |
| Thu 23 Sep 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 30 Sep 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 7 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 14 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 21 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 28 - Sat 30 Oct 2010 | Festival Spire Tours |
| Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman |
| Fri 29 Oct 2010 | Fiori Musicali |
| Sat 30 Oct 2010 | Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir |
| Thu 18 Nov 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Thu 25 Nov 2010 | Lunchtime Organ Recital |
| Sat 11 Dec 2010 | Christmas Carol Concert |
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.
