Title: Melbourne Parish Church Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Melbourne Parish Church Hotels](https://expedia.com/Melbourne-Parish-Church-Hotels.0-l6234920-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Derby](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Derby.d7573.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Derby](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Derby.d7573.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Melbourne Parish Church](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Melbourne-Parish-Church.d6234920.Car-Rental-Guide)[Derby Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Derby.d7573.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Melbourne Parish Church Tours ![Melbourne Parish Church featuring a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234920/eafdcc20-1922-467c-ae51-e0f577b63b45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Melbourne Parish Church featuring a park and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234920/eafdcc20-1922-467c-ae51-e0f577b63b45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Melbourne Parish Church which includes heritage elements and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234920/e39375f4-8107-4a1b-8418-972b9b293c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Melbourne Parish Church showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234920/b8f7ec50-afb0-443f-ac2f-13a02fb95c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Melbourne Parish Church featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234920/7eb5b676-423b-489e-8998-2bd88304243c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Melbourne Parish Church Activities [Derby Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Derby.dx7573) --- --- #### Sit on a pew and experience the calmness, sanctity and grandeur of a landmark that dates back to the 12th century. Melbourne Parish Church is an active place of worship shrouded in centuries of history and legends. It’s the architectural highlight of a quiet Derbyshire market town and often quoted as being a cathedral in miniature. Explore dozens of interesting design features at the Melbourne Parish Church. Listen to the chimes of its 12-bell carillon and join the welcoming local congregation at church services. Recorded in the Domesday Book, today’s building originated in 1133 and is ranked among England’s best Norman parish churches. The true story behind why such a monumental church arrived in the town is unconfirmed. One legend suggests that Adelulf the first Bishop of Carlisle commissioned it after he sought refuge from the Scottish invasion of Carlisle. Another states that King Henry I built it to be part of his royal estate. The exterior is a solid stone building with multiple arched and lancet windows. Entrance is via two imposing archways, which lead to heavy wooden doors. Before entering, look up at a square-shaped tower home to the church’s 12 bells. Every Sunday and Tuesday evening the sound of the bells ringing can be heard throughout the village. Step inside to discover an unusual two-story design. It features a nave flanked by rows of four 15-feet (4.6-meter) tall and 4-feet (1.2-meter) diameter pillars, each connected by arches. Above the arches are arcaded walkways, which unite with a gallery situated at the rear of the building. The north arcade predates the one on the south side. Another noteworthy aspect of the church is its collection of stained-glass windows, many portraying scenes from the bible. See sculptures and paintings by local artists such as the late Ronald Pope. There’s also a display of Eucharistic robes. The church is a short walk from Melbourne’s town center. A direct bus service travels between Melbourne and Derby. You can park for free outside the church. Melbourne Parish Church is open daily and admission is free. 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