The Parish of Tideswell in Derbyshire's Peak District

Welcome to the Parish (Benefice) of Tideswell in Derbyshire’s beautiful Peak District. It includes Tideswell itself, along with the villages of  Cressbrook, Litton, Miller’s Dale, Peak Dale and Wormhill. For information on services, clergy contact details, events and news, click/tap on the church you are interested in to go their home page. All are welcome to our churches, whether as pilgrims, tourists or worshippers. If you need help with arranging a baptism, wedding or funeral, contact us using the 'Get in Touch' page. Whether you are able to visit in person or only ‘virtually’, we hope you find time and space to meet with God here. 

In 2023, our PCC affirmed this statement of inclusivity:

The Churches of Tideswell Parish welcome all, irrespective of age or ability, race or faith commitment, gender or sexuality.

We recognise that full inclusion is the goal of a journey and not accomplished all at once; but it is a journey we are committed to.

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A Space to Remember

for 4 hours, 30 mins
St John the Baptist Tideswell: The Cathedral of the Peak
Commercial Road Tideswell Buxton, SK17 8LF, United Kingdom
St John the Evangelist
Bottomhill Road Cressbrook Buxton, SK17 8ST, United Kingdom
Litton: Christ Church
Church Lane Litton Buxton, SK17 8RA, United Kingdom
St Margaret
B3048 Wormhill Buxton, SK17 8SL, United Kingdom

A Space to Remember
All four of the churches in our parish will be open between 11am & 3 pm on Saturday 31st October, 2026.
Welcome. You are invited to spend some time here remembering someone you love, giving thanks for their life, and bringing whatever you are carrying today.

You may be feeling sadness, gratitude, anger, confusion, relief, regret, numbness, or many things at once. There is no right way to grieve, and there is no right order in which to visit the prayer stations.

You do not need to complete every station. You do not need to speak, write anything down, or explain yourself to anyone.

Take what time you need. Sit in silence. Light a candle. Remember. Weep. Give thanks. Ask questions. Be angry. Rest.

You do not have to find answers today, and you do not have to leave feeling different from when you arrived.

May you find a little space to be yourself, and may you know that you do not have to carry your grief alone.

God is near to the brokenhearted.

Cafe Church THREE OPPORTUNITIES...

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
St John the Baptist Tideswell: The Cathedral of the Peak
Commercial Road Tideswell Buxton, SK17 8LF, United Kingdom

more informal services where story is told, refreshments shared, questions explored, laughter and welcome experienced, prayer is discovered and God made visible suitable for people of all ages....

Holy Communion

Monthly. Every First Sunday at for 1 hour
Litton: Christ Church
Church Lane Litton Buxton, SK17 8RA, United Kingdom

A relaxed service with the bread and wine for all ages

Our churches

Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO via their dedicated mobile phone: 07623 756601 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor via the Derby Diocese website. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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