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Derby Cathedral towers above the city and has the second highest perpendicular church tower in England!
A family of peregrine falcons has nested here for many years and several chicks have been raised. Bird watchers and visitors are kept entertained with regular aerial displays! WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAM HERE
The Cathedral is a fascinating place to visit, you’ll be amazed at how light and airy it is. Discover the awesome tomb of Bess of Hardwick – a creation designed by the powerful lady herself.
The intricate Bakewell Screen is one of the Cathedral’s central features and a whole host of other treasures await discovery.
Listen out for the bells too - they are the oldest set of 10 bells in the world, one of which was cast in 1520, during the reign of Henry VIII, and is still in use almost 500 years later, making it one of the oldest working objects in Derby.
Climb the 189 steps to see spectacular views of Derby and the surrounding 4 counties.
Derby Concert Orchestra Summer Concert
16 Jul 2022
The Derby Concert Orchestra returns to the Cathedral this summer.
22 Sep 2022 - 16 Oct 2022
Derby Cathedral is excited to present Luke Jerram’s Gaia from 22nd September – 16th October 2022.
30 Sep 2022
From Pub to Pulpit is a celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 150th anniversary, and includes music from Broomdasher, Coracle, and the Cathedral’s own choristers.
21 Oct 2022
Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell must surely rank among some of the finest choral works ever written.
Bowie by Candlelight at Derby Cathedral
29 Oct 2022
Kinda Dusty Ltd are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including 'Let's Dance', 'Starman', 'Life on Mars', 'Rebel Rebel' and more, performed at the beautiful Derby Cathedral by Candlelight.
Queen by Candlelight at Derby Cathedral
4 Nov 2022 - 5 Nov 2022
Following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed in the beautiful Derby Cathedral, by candlelight.