DERBY CATHEDRAL

The Derby Cathedral which was established in 943 is located in the middle of a developing modern metropolis . It is one of Derby’s most picturesque and historic locations and is home to numerous significant historical monuments.

Derby Cathedral is well known for housing the second-highest perpendicular church tower in England that looms over the entire city. For many years, a family of peregrine falcons that have nested here had produced multiple offspring. Visitors and bird watchers can be expected to be thrilled by frequent air borne shows.

 You must visit the Cathedral, you’ll be astounded by how spacious and airy it is. Find out about Bess of Hardwick’s magnificent tomb, which she herself created. One of the Cathedral’s most prominent elements is the exquisite Bakewell Screen, and there are a tonne of other hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Also keep an eye out for the oldest set of ten bells since existence at this place.

Location: 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP, UK

Timings: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry Fees: No Entry Fees

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Highlights

• Visit one of the oldest monuments of Derby and explore the gems here like the Bess of Hardwick’s tomb, a Florence Nightingale Memorial, and an amazing Robert Bakewell wrought iron screen
• Spot the oldest operational thing of Derby, a bell cast in 1520, at the Derby Cathedral
• For breath-taking views of Derby and the four neighboring countries, climb 189 steps and get to the top of the Cathedral