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Inside St John the Baptist

A welcoming sanctuary for prayer, reflection, heritage discovery, music and community life.

Medieval oak timber roof and stone masonry inside St John the Baptist

Photo Tour & History

Explore the 14th-century stonework, medieval effigies and brasses, and wood carvings by Advent Hunstone with our floorplan and historical archive.

Explore the Photo Tour
Candles and stained glass in the Chancel of St John the Baptist

Worship & Services

Join us on Sundays at 9:30am, on Wednesdays at 8:30am for Morning Prayer, or for monthly Mindful Mondays in the Chancel.

View Service Times
A concert audience in the nave of St John the Baptist Church

Events & Community

Find upcoming seasonal services, concerts, board games evenings, GraveTalk and community gatherings across our parish.

See What's On
Carved oak figure inside St John the Baptist Church
Quiet Space & Reflection

The Prayer Tree

St John the Baptist has been a place of prayer and sanctuary at the heart of the Peak District for more than seven hundred years. Visitors are always welcome to sit quietly in the pews, enjoy the stillness of the building, or light a candle.

Inside the church you will find our Prayer Tree, where visitors and residents are invited to write a prayer request or thanksgiving on a tag and tie it to the branches. Prayers placed on the Prayer Tree are remembered regularly during our Wednesday Morning Prayer service at 8:30am.