St Anne's Church, Buxton, Derbyshire SK16 6HJ
Bath Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6HJ
The building's origins are uncertain. There is a date of 1625 carved on the church porch, but parts of the building are older. It is believed to have been a tithe barn or farmhouse prior to this. John Wesley is said to have preached in the church when on a visit to Buxton. When the parish church of St John the Baptist was built in Buxton in 1811, St Anne’s was converted to a school, then later a Sunday School, a mortuary chapel, and then closed. The church was restored in 1885 and re-dedicated to St Anne. The elaborately decorated triptych was installed on Christmas eve, 1902. The graveyard is noteworthy for the grave of John Kane, an eighteenth century actor; his grave faces the "wrong": towards his audience.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- Opening 1100 - 1500
Location & directions
Bath Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6HJ
- Directions:
- St. Anne's Church is located at the top of Bath Road just before the junction with High Street. It is tucked away behind the Swan pub. Please note it has no parking; limited parking is available on the surrounding roads or the Pay & Display car park on the Market place.
- Contact on day:
- Mrs Margaret Davies
- Telephone number:
- +447973620823
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
