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Derby Cathedral

18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP, England
+44 1332 341201
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Derby
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Derby, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It is really amazing to see a cathedral just there right on the street,next to pubs and shops.And as my partner says the reason it is special is because it is a Cathedral not that fact it has nesting falcone inside it More

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Derby
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Like the format of the Cathedral but white walls seem a little clinical More

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Hameln
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We love visiting places of interest, museums, cathedral's etc, and although this was an enjoyable visit, it was disappointing - not like Canterbury which was wonderful and well worth the visit. More

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Ilkeston
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Unike most British Cathedrals, the one at Derby started off life as an ordinary parish church and was only made into a Cathedral about a century ago when Derby Diocese becaeme a seperate entity. There is some notable ironwork screening and the place is quite nicelty decorated - but its not worth a detour to see, iof you are nto... More

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Leicestershire
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Located in the historic part of Derby city centre, it's well worth making a detour to visit this beautiful but quite simple church and take time to opt out of the daily frenzy for a short while. More

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notts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

churches should never be locked . They should be open to all , homeless , sinners etc. They are now a status symbol More

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Oxford
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Light, airy interior. Check out Joseph Wright's burial slab, plus the Bess of Hardwick memorial. More

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Derby
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A beautiful baroque building with a fabulous acoustic. A small accessible cathedral with friendly staff. More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

A park on ones own with nature and the sheep for company. More

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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120 reviews 120 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Just a great place to see the Derby history. Go up the bell tower if you can and the views are spectacular. More

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