The popular Crooked Spire Tower Tours are another great reason to visit The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints. Tours take place each Friday and Saturday but check below for a full list of dates and times.

What to expect

All families should visit the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ at least once. Why not count your way up all 152 steps to reveal wonderful views over Chesterfield?

Learn about the history of the medieval church and the peregrine falcons that breed under the spire. See the bells that clang inside, and enjoy stunning views over Chesterfield from the viewing platform (weather and falcons permitting).

Crooked Spire Tower Tours are taking place every Friday and Saturday from 2:30 pm. Please note, there is a limit of 15 people for each tour and one tour only for each advertised time.

Tickets

It is not possible to book in advance by phone, online, or by email.  Tickets may be bought from the church Gift Shop from the Monday before the tour takes place.

For more details and requests for tours on other days, please call 01246 206506.

Find more places to visit in Chesterfield at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/.

Please note:

Tower Tours in the first few weeks of the season will be unable to access the viewing platform while essential safety work is planned.

Also, there may not be a tour if a service (e.g. a funeral or a wedding) or other event is taking place in the church. If the peregrines are breeding, it will not be possible to go outside at the top of the tower – this is usually the case up to July each year.