(Leisure Centre) 
Derbyshire Churches and Chapels
Alfreton St Martin, Church Street SK407559
A large church in a well-kept, garden-like churchyard, away from the bustle of the town's main streets. Its origins go back to c1170 when it was in the gift of Beauchief Abbey (Sheffield). Nave, lean-to south aisle and tower are still mostly of C14 and C15. The very wide north aisle, however, was rebuilt in 1868 and is larger than the nave; the chancel was lengthened by 10 feet during 1899-1901. The chancel screen was erected in 1921 and the rood figures came from St Andrew's in Derby (demolished in 1968). The large organ, originally by the French builder, August Gern, was acquired from Dover College in 1952; it was totally rebuilt and redesigned by Henry Groves & Son in 1999.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.30, 4.00pm (1st in winter) or 6.00pm (1st in summer)
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 833280 (Vicar) or (01773) 832191 (Mrs Goodwin)
(Leisure Centre)
Blackwell St Werburgh, Church Hill SK444583
As its address suggests, the church enjoys a position on high ground, looking over an area that has been (though is no longer) associated with coal mining since mediaeval times. Of the original late C12 church there remains but one pillar, in Transitional style, preserved on the inner face of the north wall. The tower dates from an 1828 rebuild while the rest of the church is of 1878. In the porch is the stump of a Saxon cross.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.30, 6.00 (4.00 in winter)
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 836885 (Mr Corbishley)
OPEN FOR FLOWER FESTIVAL (JUNE) & HARVEST (OCTOBER)
(street)
Crich St Mary, Cromford Road (Grade I) SK348546
The village straggles up the side of an eminence which eventually rises to a height of nearly 1,000 feet. The church is at the top end of the village and is of substantial Norman origin, though it is the C14 tower and spire that form its most prominently visible feature. Once inside one notices the squat Norman arches of the north arcade with their chubby pillars and also the low sill level of the large and very elegant C14 east window. In an elevated position at the west end of the nave is the 1914 Hill organ, an important relic of the final year of that famous firm but now, sadly, silent.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 8.00 or 9.15, 10.15 or 10.45, 6.30
CHURCH OPEN: DAILY 9.00-4.00
CONTACT: Mrs Hooton, 22 Cromford Road or Tel: (01773) 852449 (Vicar)
Publication: A Brief Tour Around St Mary's Church, Crich
(street) 
Ironville Christ Church, Casson Street SK446519
The model village and its associated canal basin were built by the Butterley Iron Company, 1834-1860, as a failed project to create an inland harbour (killed, of course, by the early advent of railways). The church itself was built in 1852 and is interesting, not only for its cruciform plan but also for its considerable constructional use of iron. The organ, of outstanding tonal quality, was built in 1876 by T C Lewis for a private house in London.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 11.00
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 602241 (Vicar)
(church hall) 
(Thurs 10.00-11.00 in church hall)
The church and its setting continue to preserve a village atmosphere. Of the mediaeval building the C13 north arcade and C15 tower still remain; there is also a Saxon font, C15 screen, C17 pulpit and communion table, and an 1864 organ by Brindley. In the churchyard a yew tree was planted to commemorate the coronation of King George V.
SUNDAY SERVICES: rota as advertised
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 836003 (Incumbent) or (01773) 872332 (Mr Higgon)
or (01773) 872354 Mrs Taylor
(street & Rectory Room)
Pentrich St Matthew, Main Road (Grade I) SK389526
The village is well known for its associations with the Pentrich Revolution of 1817. The earliest parts of the church itself are the lower tower and the nave arcades, all of late C12, while the profuse battlements on nave, aisles, porch and tower represent a major rebuilding in the Perpendicular period.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.30 (weekly), 6.30 (1st & 2nd)
CHURCH OPEN: SAT 2.00-4.00
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 607307 or (01773) 746756 (Churchwardens)
(street & village hall) 
Riddings St James, Church Street SK429528
The church, by Francis Bedford (1832), is attractively set amidst an important conservation area comprising the estate village built by local ironworks master, James Oakes. It should ideally be seen as part of a general visit and, to this end, Amber Valley Borough Council have published a useful guide leaflet, A Walk Around Riddings. The chancel was extended in 1884 and the fine, wrought iron screen is by P H Currey (1906). The large 3-manual organ, recently rebuilt, has pipework going back to an early C19 instrument by Bevington.
SUNDAY SERVICE: 9.00 (9.45 on 2nd)
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 602241 (Incumbent)
(street)
Somercotes St Thomas, Nottingham Road SK429539
Chancel, side chapel and vestry were consecrated in 1854. The remainder was completed by P H Currey in 1902; the carved reredos dates from 1910. Following a bad fire in 1980 the church was reconstructed by Montague Associates of Derby. As so often happens, the trauma of a fire (or other catastrophe) provides an opportunity for general enhancement. Here at St Thomas we have a refurbished interior that is attractive (in the Anglo-Catholic tradition), comfortable and well-appointed. The present organ, replacing one that was destroyed in the fire, is a fine 1884 instrument by Binns. The churchyard is being planted with indigenous hedges and shrubs to encourage wildlife and create a peaceful area within the urban environment.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 9.30, 6.00
CHURCH OPEN: FRI 9.00-12.00
OPEN FOR COFFEE: 1st SAT 10.00-11.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 602840 (Mr Brooksbank) or (01773) 541994 (Mr Stone)
South Normanton St Michael, Church Street SK442570
The church displays architectural features from C13 to C19, most important perhaps being the 15th century tower. The organ is a fine 1890's instrument by Kirkland of which the eight largest wooden pedal pipes are placed, somewhat incongruously, against the south wall of the chancel, there being no room for them in the chamber.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.30, 6.30
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 811273 (Rector)
(street)
South Wingfield All Saints, Holme Lane SK383558
The church is attractively situated, well back from the B5035 road and close by the River Amber. Though the main structure is C13 the nave and aisle windows were refurbished in 1803 in a plain Classical style. Adjacent to the chancel exterior wall is an interesting C13 cross-legged effigy of a knight. The church also possesses "The Strelley Bible" (1712) - a bound volume containing Book of Common Prayer (1712), a "Breeches" Bible (c1576) and a Psalter (1583)
SUNDAY SERVICE: 11.00 (10.00 on 1st)
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 833667 (Mrs Marshall) or (01773) 833550 (Mr Szabo)
Publications: guide leaflet & The Strelley Bible
(street)
Stonebroom St Peter, High Street SK383558
Small church in Arts and Crafts style by P H Currey (consecrated 1907).
SUNDAY SERVICES: rota as advertised
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 874552 (Mrs Joyce)
(at rear)
Swanwick Baptist, Derby Road SK404535
The chapel was first built soon after the foundation of the church in 1794. Originally a wide structure, in the manner of the early meeting houses, it was extended forwards (towards the main road) in 1828, resulting in a square plan. At the same time the rear gallery was erected in the new extension; the pulpit is also of this date. There is a schoolroom at the back and an old graveyard on both the Derby Road and Chapel Street sides.
SUNDAY SERVICES: 10.45, 6.00
CHURCH OPEN: TUE, 9.00-1.00 ("IN TOUCH" - DROP-IN CENTRE)
CONTACT: Tel: (01773) 606043 (Minister)
(street)
Swanwick St Andrew, Derby Road SK404532
The church occupies a prominent site at the main crossroads in the centre of the village. Consecrated in 1860, it is to a design by Benjamin Wilson of Derby; the tower dates from 1902. A triptych was painted by a WWII German prisoner at nearby "The Hayes" (now an important inter-denominational conference centre). The organ is a large, well preserved 2-manual by Nicholson & Lord (1885).
SUNDAY SERVICES: 8.00 (1st & 3rd), 11.00, 6.30 (2nd & 4th)
CHURCH OPEN: TUE & FRI 2.00-4.00
CHURCH OFFICE: Old School House (opposite) Tel: (01773) 541458
(public CP on B6016 towards Pentrich)
Swanwick St Saviour, Midland Railway Centre
SK415517
This typical "tin tabernacle" formerly stood in Westhouses (Parish of Blackwell) where it was consecrated in 1898. During the 1990's it became redundant and was acquired by the Midland Railway Trust for their museum site at Swanwick. It has been restored and appropriately furnished, and occasionally houses exhibitions.
CHURCH OPEN: DURING RAILWAY OPEN HOURS