Derby Cathedral
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Overview
The cathedral, dedicated to All Saints, has a magnificent 212ft (65m) Perpendicular tower, dating to 1530, and is the favoured nesting site in recent years of rare peregrine falcons. It also houses the oldest ring of 10 bells to be found in England. The structure mostly reflects a rebuilding in 1725 by James Gibbs, and its cathedral status was recognised in 1927. Inside, there’s an elaborate wrought iron chancel screen built by Robert Bakewell, and the 17th-century marble tomb of Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury – better known as Bess of Hardwick.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily; Mon–Wed, Fri 8–6, Thu 8–7.30, Sat 9–6, Sun 7.30am–7.30pm
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.
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The Coach House
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