Hathersage Methodist Church

The church is nestled in the centre of the pretty Peak District village of Hathersage. It's a lively village with great facilities and plenty of cafes - a centre for walking, climbing and cycling with breathtaking scenery on all sides.

The church's history goes back to the beginnings of Methodism in the 1760s, though the current building dates from the 1930s, with period fittings and a notable stained glass window. Hathersage was a centre for pin and needle manufacture in the 18th and 19th centuries and many of the villages civic buildings and mills (now converted to flats) were built by local Methodists. It is now a living church which acts as a hub for community activities through the week as well as offering a warm welcome to visitors.

Within the church you'll find 'The Book Room', a popular second-hand bookshop with around 3,000 volumes and a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and children's books. There is also a history display, a children's play area and a designated area for reflection and prayer. Outside, part of the church grounds have been converted into a semiwild woodland garden with paths to explore and wildlife to spot.