It is an Anglican church dedicated to Saint Mary and All Saints, with its twisted and leaning spire being well known. The church dates mostly from the 14th century, though construction started in 1234. If you're in Chesterfield, be sure to visit!
A piece of heaven on earth!
A calm place of reflection, prayer and architectural magnificence. History speaks volumes from these quiet stones and vaulted spaces.
And topped off with that amazingly twisted spire!
Visit as soon as you can.
John Lerwill — Google review
A beautiful and iconic church. The last week of November and beginning of December hosts the Christmas Tree Festival to support and advertise local businesses and charities and help raise funds for the church itself.
A few nice gift items are available to buy in the entrance vestibule.
Please note that there are no public toilets in the church itself.
Vicky Bytheway — Google review
An amazing building with unique architecture. Chesterfield Parish Church is an Anglican church dedicated to Saint Mary and All Saints. Building of the church began in 1234 AD, though the present church dates predominantly from the 14th century. St Mary's is best known for its twisted and leaning spire (known as the Crooked Spire). If you pass through Chesterfield you have to stop and visit the church because you will have a great experience.
Alsekada Kids — Google review
The Church of St Mary and All Saints, popularly known as The Crooked Spire Church, is the most intriguing and characteristic monument in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. While nobody knows for sure why the spire is twisted and leaning to one side, it certainly adds significant amusing character to the city centre, which is otherwise your typical smallish English Midlands town. This Anglican church dates back to the 13th century, though most it was finished a century later, including that comical spire. New painted windows were added as late as 1984. The inside of the church is very characteristic of many in England, and not particularly spectacular. There is a line of wooden tablets attached to the walls that illustrate the martyrdom of Christ. Entry to the church is free, and you're welcome to take photos.
Thomas M?thing (theviolinproject.de) — Google review
Wonderful and peaceful with some amazing stained glass windows I love the twisty spire Still not sure how it ended up like that, but I'm glad it did Worth a visit
Patrick Andreas — Google review
Lovely, little church with the "wonky" spire. I couldn't go up the spire as tours had stopped. Hoping to come back when the tours are back on!
You can still walk around the church which is quite big. Definitely recommend visiting!
Chiquita Whybrow — Google review
The spire is definitely a sight to behold. Definitely stands out. Lovely church although unable to go in at the time as there before it was open to the public. Well worth a visit.
Allan Pamphilion — Google review
A really nice Church. Not very big, but lovely all the same.
Samantha Franklin — Google review
Beautiful place of worship.
Many interesting items statutes on show.
Altars look wonderful. A tour up the tower is offered too, great views of surrounding areas, also church tours can be booked.
Volunteers there takes very good care of it.
Also a shop to buy items there.
Maria — Google review
What an amazing church.
Passing Chesterfield and popped in for a spot of lunch and to view this amazing twisted spire.
Apparently cowboy builders were around in the 14th century! After the black death caused a shortage of skilled workers, the spire was made from green wood and no cross beams. This caused the spire to twist, then they added the lead tiles and this made it lean!
It is a very wonderful thing to view. Inside the church is full of beautiful carvings and stained glass windows. As you walk around, the history of the church is told.
Absolutely worth a visit, free entry, very cheap parking across the road from the church, and the town is very quaint with all amenities required.
A very positive experience on our visit in May 2023.
Lisa Aspinall — Google review
Nice serene place in the Chesterfield centre with a lot of bars and restaurants around.
mehtab haidry — Google review
What a stunning Church. The twisted spire aline is worth a visit. Many stories as to why the spire is twisted. Beautiful stations of the cross around the walls. The stain glass windows were stunning, the one depicting St Francis of Assisi was fabulous. The high altar had a beautifully ornate altar cloth.
Cath Fielding — Google review
Always a wonderful place to visit- a really special place with a variety of stained glass windows and a set of very spiritual altars and statues. A stunning church inside and out- of course with the iconic blue twisted spire!
Alex Freckleton — Google review
Chesterfield is famous for its crooked spire and you can see why. It does make you wonder how it manages to stay upright.
The stain glass windows are nice and some interesting tombs. It's well worth a visit if you're in the area .
Elaine Rawson — Google review
I have yet to come across a Church that does not have some redeeming architectural features on our coach journeys, some Churches being more grand than others. But this Church does require a few minutes of your time to appreciate it's interior splendour. Yes the twisted spire is it's recognisable feature but inside it has some intricate features worth seeing, the stained glass windows being just some of them. A nice Church.
brandyandcoke rumandcoke — Google review
Fabulous atmospheric place. Very calming experience.
Alan Matkin — Google review
Christmas Tree festival 🎄.The twisted spire was amazing and breathtaking inside as it was outside
The Cuckoo Way is a picturesque 46-mile journey that follows the meandering path of the Chesterfield Canal. This stunning waterway stretches through Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, and Derbyshire, offering walkers a chance to revel in England's natural beauty. Along the route, one can marvel at 36 locks and 11 bridges that add character to this enchanting canal.
Brilliant peaceful place for cycling walking on own / with dog / family / couples etc jogging or fishing
Hamish Connor MacLeod — Google review
Really friendly folk, reasonably priced cafe-pretty bog standard food and coffee, but down to earth staff and a pretty view of the canal make up for that somewhat. I get a bit bored going up and down but I do appreciate the views and the beauty of it.
Ella Morgan — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, we will return. We walked the Chesterfield canal.
Geoff Hales — Google review
Lovely walk lots to take in and see 👍
captainprice47 — Google review
The walk along the restored section of the Chesterfield Canal is an absolutely stunning one. It's surprising what how stunning the scenery is, to say it's on the doorstep of thousands of people. The paths, though sometimes muddy, are very well maintained and wide enough for plenty of people to walk on. You can enjoy a walk on the canal all year round, it's beautiful both in summer and winter. Lots of benches and bins on the canal - it's such a shame that some people still think it's okay to leave their rubbish though. There's a towpath in many areas of the restored section, allowing cyclists and walkers to be on separate paths. Lots of wildlife to see and many boat trips are on offer, as well as canoeing during certain times. You can stop off at the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre or Hollingwood Hub to rest and have a drink/food.
Roan Knowles — Google review
Fantastic place to walk along. There's a few pitstops along the way, including a visitor centre, a pub and a cafe.
There's plenty of seating for you to sit and enjoy the stunning views.
There's also a cycle path that runs alongside the canal.
It always seems to be popular with walkers, families and cyclists.
Beautiful scenery.
Tracey Knowles — Google review
Great towpath walk. Fine gravel topping, can feel like hard work after a few miles brisk walking. 12 miles there and back, end to end.
Half the cyclists have no manners. None of the joggists have any.
NR SMALLEY — Google review
Nice walk from Tapton Lock, Visitor centre has coffee and snacks, and dogs allowed inside too. Then towards Hollingwood Hub, then onto Staveley Basin. 3 miles from Tapton Lock to Hollingwood Hub cafe, then another 2 miles to the basin at Staveley otherside of Morrisons.
If your lucky enough there are plenty if kingfishers to see as well as other birds.
David Hardy — Google review
Nice walk IF you don't have to keep stopping for the cycles, most of whom don't bother to use their bells and come speeding along thinking they own the path. Spoilt it for me so will be going elsewhere.
Christine Baggaley — Google review
It's a lovely walk either way. Dogs love it, cyclists enjoy it, walkers explore it. Full of wild life swans, ducks, water voles, peaceful and tranquil the best words to describe it.