Tideswell would not be Tideswell without this extraordinary 14th-century Grade I listed landmark. Whether you live in the village, come for concerts and community gatherings, love Peak District heritage, or visit for quiet reflection, St John the Baptist belongs at the heart of our community.
Built largely between 1340 and 1399 in the Decorated Gothic style and described by Nikolaus Pevsner as "large, proud and noble", St John's is a treasured gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
St John the Baptist is one of England's finest 14th-century parish churches, with a Christian presence on the site since the 11th century. Explore medieval tombs, brasses, stained glass and the remarkable carvings of local craftsman Advent Hunstone.
The Friends of St John exists to help preserve, protect and celebrate one of Derbyshire's most remarkable historic churches. You can help by visiting the village, coming along to community events, or getting in touch to support our conservation work.
From brass band concerts, choral evenings and board games nights to Christmas Dinner Together, St John's and St John's Institute bring people together all year round — right at the heart of Tideswell's shops, cafés and trails.
From informal board games nights, GraveTalk conversations and carols by candlelight to our inclusive community Christmas Dinner Together, everyone is welcome.
10:00am – 3:00pm · All four churches of Tideswell Parish
The four churches of Tideswell Parish will be open for prayer and quiet reflection, with short prayers at intervals.
3:00pm · St John the Baptist, Tideswell
A service to remember loved ones, light candles and share reflection, followed by tea and cakes.
7:00pm – 9:00pm · Upstairs at St John's Institute
An informal social evening with games, tea and coffee. Suggested donation £2.
We are inviting people across the community to contribute hand-sized knitted, crocheted or felted sheep for our December activities in Tideswell. If you would like to contribute, please email Revd Fiona Kouble at tideswellvicar@gmail.com.
Planning a visit to the Cathedral of the Peak? Check live conditions in Tideswell below and make a day of it in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Live meteorological feed for St John's Church, Tideswell (SK17 8NU).
Open daily ~9:00am to dusk for visitors, heritage & quiet reflection.
Real-time UK Environment Agency River Wye gauge for Miller's Dale & Chee Dale.
Take a visual tour of seven centuries of craftsmanship, from 14th-century memorials to Advent Hunstone's carvings →
Peaches Greengrocers, Tindalls Bakery & Deli, Peak Volumes Bookshop, Tideswell Pharmacy & Co-op →
Tideswell Lounge, Cherry Tree Café, The George Inn, Star Inn, Horse & Jockey & Merchant's Yard →
Discover Miller's Dale, the Monsal Trail, Castleton, Bakewell, Buxton and Chatsworth House →
For those wishing to join a service, light a candle, add a prayer to the Prayer Tree, or enquire about a wedding, baptism or funeral, our church doors are open to all.
Worship takes place in Tideswell every Sunday morning at 9:30am (Café Church at St John's Institute on the first Sunday of the month, and Holy Communion in church on other Sundays), alongside services across the four churches of Tideswell Parish:
Together with Millers Dale, these communities form part of the wider Benefice of Tideswell within the Peak Deanery and the Diocese of Derby.
Tideswell is also home to a welcoming Methodist and United Reformed Church congregation at Fountain Square, with whom we share opportunities for worship. The Fountain Square congregation usually meets at 10:30am on Sundays, except on the first Sunday of the month when they join the Café Church gathering at 9:30am in St John's Institute.
Area Dean, Peak Deanery · Vicar of the Benefice of Tideswell (including Tideswell, Litton, Cressbrook, Millers Dale and Wormhill), Diocese of Derby
