Family creativity at St Thomas' Peartree, Derby
St Thomas' Church, Peartree Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8NQ
Masterpieces of stained glass, stone carving and glittering mosaic adorn the interior of this church, brought from many places around this country and Europe. Be inspired to create your own work of art!
*Suitable for accompanied children 3 years and up, must be with a responsible adult.
• Walk round the church with the help of our guide book and Treasure Trail.
• Take in the interplay of light and colour, seen in glass and mosaic, stone and wood.
• Wonder at the craftsmanship of those who worked to create such a place of beauty.
• Enjoy designing a mosaic or making a window decoration to look at on our lightboxes and take home. We even have an online jigsaw video game!
The church will be open 12 noon- 3pm. Refreshments will be available, and toilets. Parking is available behind the church or in neighbouring streets.
No fee, donations appreciated (£5 or £10 suggested) to support ongoing restoration work.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 12.00-15.00
Location & directions
St Thomas' Church, Peartree Rd, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8NQ
- Directions:
- Parking in nearby streets, and limited on the church grounds. Easily accessible from buses 38 (The Vulcan) and 4, 6 and 7 (Stanhope St).
- Contact on day:
- Jo Simister
- Telephone number:
- +447796410850
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access from round the corner in Richmond St is easier for buggies and wheelchairs.
Additional information
Suitable for children over 3 years who must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
