St John the Baptist's Church, Winster
St John the Baptist's Church, Winster is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Winster, Derbyshire.
St John the Baptist’s Church, Winster
The chancel and pipe organ
Winster is a village in the English Derbyshire Dales about 5 miles (8 km) from Matlock and 6 miles (10 km) from Bakewell at an altitude of approximately 820 feet (250 m). It was formerly a centre for the lead mining industry. The village lies within the Peak District National Park and The Peak District Boundary Walk runs through the village. Winster has many listed buildings, including the Market House open daily as a National Trust information point. The 2021 census shows a population of 551, down from 633 in 2001 and 600 in 2011. The village has a primary school, two churches, two pubs, a village hall and a village shop which includes a post office. Winster was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 when it was owned by Henry de Ferrers.
The Market House, Winster in 2005 during the village’s Secret Gardens event
The Winster King and Queen tour with the Morris men
Main Street, Winster