The West End Churches Heritage Walk
The walk starts at Derby Cathedral and ends at St Mary’s with tea and cake, taking in St John’s, St Anne’s and St Alkmund’s on the way. In each church there is time to sit down, look around and hear its story.
Jon first led this walk for Heritage Open Days in September 2026, when 44 people came along. He plans to run it again for Heritage Open Days in September 2027. Anyone can join on the day, and groups can also book the walk for other dates.
- LengthAbout two and a half hours, including time inside each church
- DistanceJust over a mile, with the chance to sit down in every church
- Meeting pointOutside the main door of Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate
- Who can comeAnyone. No need to book for public dates.
- CostFree on public dates, with refreshments at the end. For groups, please ask.
The route, in order
Derby CathedralTower of 1510–30; the rest rebuilt by James Gibbs in 1725
St John the EvangelistDerby’s only surviving Commissioners’ church, 1828
St Anne’sSpondon brick, 1872; painted chancel inside
St Alkmund’sRebuilt 1972 after the ring road took the old church
St Mary’sPugin, 1839; tea and cake to finish
Book this walk
Tell Jon about your group, the date and where you meet, or ask about joining a public date.