Chelmorton is a small village with a surprisingly large hall. Financed by public subscription and officially called the War Memorial Institute, Chelmorton’s village hall was opened in 1922 as a memorial to those of the parish who served in The Great War and whose names are recorded on a handsome marble memorial. A further plaque displaying the names of those who served in the Second World War was added in 2012. To book the hall please contact Ann Mayo on…
At 1200 feet above sea level, Chelmorton is the highest parish in the Derby Diocese and the highest church with a spire anywhere in England. It is built into the hillside at the top of the linear village of Chelmorton, with its historic listed field strip system, and this means that different parts of the church are built on different levels. The spire of St. John the Baptist church can be seen at the top of Main Street Chelmorton. A…
Chelmorton Bell Ringers (also known as Chelly Church Chimers) Chelmorton Parish church has a ring of five bells which are rung for festival services, weddings and funerals etc. The ringers practice most weeks on Thursday or Friday evenings 7.30 – 9.00 pm so that people can find a convenient time for them and you are welcome to join the group whether you are an experienced ringer or a total novice. If you have thought about learning bell ringing but are a…
Refreshing locals and travellers alike since 1742 The Church Inn at Chelmorton stands opposite the village church and is as quintessentially English as a roaring fire on a snowy day or a meadow of buttercups on a summer’s day.Without a doubt, in these hurly burly days of the 21st century, it’s so refreshing to find this tiny, unspoilt corner of an old England that’s fast disappearing...... Opening Times:Mon - Thur: 12noon - 3.00 and 6.00 - 11.00Fri - Sun: 12noon…
Now in its sixth successful year, CHELLY FILM CIRCLE brings regular film screenings to Chelmorton village. The volunteer run group shows films at the Chelmorton Institute on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The season of film runs from September to June. CHELLY FILM CIRCLE focuses on new film releases with the odd classic thrown in. It is pleasing that so many people enjoy the range and variety of films that we screen and that villagers who would otherwise struggle to reach a cinema can…