Peak District National Park

Churches in Peak District National Park

Peak District Churches & Chapels

The Peak District’s ecclesiastical landscape ranges from the grand 'Cathedral of the Peak' in Tideswell to humble gritstone Methodist chapels. These sites showcase architectural evolution from Norman arches and 14th-century Gothic spires to 19th-century Nonconformist traditions. Many churches, such as those in Chelmorton and Taddington, are defined by their high-altitude locations and connection to the region's agricultural and mining heritage, housing ancient stone carvings and historic box pews.

Peak District Churches & Chapels — Map

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St. Matthews

St Matthew's Church, Hayfield, is the parish church of Hayfield, Derbyshire, England.

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Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak

Holy Trinity Church, Stanton-in-Peak is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Stanton in Peak, Derbyshire.

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St Katherine's Church

St Katherine's Church, Rowsley is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England: 312 in Rowsley, Derbyshire.

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St Hugh's Church

St Hugh's Church, Foolow is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Foolow, Derbyshire.

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Saint Michael's Church

A 14th-century church featuring one of the highest spires in the Peak District and a rare medieval stone lectern.

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St John the Baptist

Situated at 1,200 feet, this is often cited as the highest parish church in England. It features a 15th-century tower and a unique locust weathercock.

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St John the Baptist

Known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak,' this grand 14th-century church is celebrated for its uniform Decorated Gothic style and exceptional woodcarvings.

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Monastery of the Holy Spirit

The Monastery of The Holy Spirit, known locally as Kirk Edge Convent is a Carmelite monastery for nuns.

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Holy Trinity, Edale

The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Edale, Derbyshire.

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St. Michael & All Angels

St Michael and all Angels' Church, Alsop en le Dale is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Alsop en le Dale,…

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St Giles'

St Giles’ Church, Longstone is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Great Longstone, Derbyshire.

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St Michael

St Michael's Church, Birchover, also known as Rowtor Chapel, is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Birchover,…

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St Martin

St Martin's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire.

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Saint Barnabas

St Barnabas' Church, Bradwell is a Grade II listed

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Flagg Methodist Church

A gritstone chapel built in 1839, representing the rural Methodist tradition within the high-altitude farming community of Flagg.

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Edale Methodist Chapel

A simple stone chapel dating from 1811, located in the valley of Edale near the start of the Pennine Way.

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The Methodist Church

A local Methodist place of worship serving the Chinley community in the High Peak.

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Holy Trinity Church

A 19th-century parish church built in 1840, featuring a traditional stone exterior and serving the village of Tansley.

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Saint Peter's Church

A Grade I listed church containing Saxon cross fragments, a 12th-century Norman arch, and rare 17th-century box pews.

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St Luke's

Rebuilt in the mid-18th century, this Georgian-style church serves the Staffordshire Moorlands village of Onecote.

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