All Saints’ Church, Bakewell

Bakewell’s first stone church was Anglo-Saxon, in use by 949, which probably replaced a wooden church. It was demolished by the Normans who completed a new, larger church by 1135. It was the Mother Church, serving much of the Peak District. 19th century rebuilding revealed many Anglo-Saxon stones, displayed in the south porch, with comprehensive signage.

Inside the church is a 14th century stone font, 13th century sedilia and a rare double piscina. The west wall is original Norman with typical arches. There are heraldic shields, a 14th century parish chest and the renowned Foljambe monument. The chancel has 20 misericords, some of which are mediaeval. The Newark contains the tombs of Vernon and Manners families, ancestors of the Dukes of Rutland.

In the churchyard are two Anglo-Saxon cross shafts, five stone coffins, the Norman west door and gravestones of White Watson and Ann greaves.

Come and see In the churchyard

• ·Two Anglo-Saxon cross shafts, listed ancient monuments
• Mediaeval stone coffins
• Norman west door
• Vertical sundial
• Famous gravestones, White Watson, Ann Greaves (of Bakewell Pudding fame)

Inside the church

• Engraved Saxon stones in south porch with comprehensive signage
• 14th century stone font
• Norman arches
• Heraldic shields
• Pre-Raphaelite window by Henry Holiday
• Mediaeval parish chest
• Chapel by Sir Ninian Comper
• Mediaeval misericords
• Foljambe monument
• 13th century sedilia and rare double piscina
• Tombs of Vernon and Manners, ancestors of Dukes of Rutland

Opening times
During the spring and summer the church is open from 09:00 – 17:00, in the autumn and winter after until the clocks change it is open from 09:00 – 16:00

Getting there - bus route if on one
Regular bus services: Derby to Buxton Trans Peak, Sheffield to Bakewell, Chesterfield to Bakewell

What’s nearby to see and do
Chatsworth House
Haddon Hall
Old House Museum
Countless eateries and coffee shops
Some interesting buildings   The Old Market Hall. The Bath House,

Did you know?
We have Sarcophagi (Interesting stone coffins)