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Melbourne: St Michael and St Mary

Access: Open                                    Findability: 2           

Steetly: All Saints

Access: Open                                     Findability: 1           

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Youlgreave: All Saints

Access: Open                                     Findability: 2           

Ashover web007 Hognaston Web002 Parwich Web007
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Repton Web001 Ault Web002
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Alsop: St Michael & All Angels

Ashover: All Saints

Hognaston: St Bartholomew

Parwich: St Peter

Repton: St Wystan

Tissington: St Mary

Ault Hucknall: St John the Baptist

 

 

All Churches except Ault Hucknall : Access: Open      Findability: 2              

Ault Hucknall: Access: Locked                                          Findability: 2

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Bakewell: All Saints

Access: Open                                     Findability: 2           

Access: Status is from Cameron Newham’s “Keyholder” app which is available from the Google Playstore for a modest annual subscription (¢G14 at the time of writing). Be aware that statuses do change over time so it is always a good idea to check church websites before travelling a long way. Even “Open” churches are often (but not invariably) closed after 5.00 pm and may not open early. Also be aware that keyholders change quite often and that they do not undertake to be available all day every day - as I have sometimes found out to my cost!  If you can contact them in advance before making a long journey that is always recommended.

If you visit a church that is locked and no keyholder is listed at the church I have found that Churchwardens and Clergy can be helpful if their numbers are shown and if you ask them nicely! Sometimes they are surprised and gratified at your interest and have unpublished information and anecdotes.. Do always consider making a donation. If the Keyholder app says “Locked”, however, then in my experience your chances of gaining entry are minimal unless you make advance arrangements.

“CCT” = Maintained  by Churches Conservation Trust

“Limited Opening Times” means that the church is open only on limited hours and/or days. Please note that these hours can be very limited - perhaps one or two hours a week. You must check with the church.

Findability: 3 = Major Sign-posted Church    2 = Easy to find   1 = Hard to find. Do your homework before visiting.

For contact details for individual churches visit http://www.achurchnearyou.com

Access Information on this page is correct as at 18 May 2020

I cannot be held responsible for any abortive travel incurred by providing this information.