St John The Baptist Church, Buxton


St John The Baptist Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Buxton, Derbyshire.

History

The church on St John's Road was designed in the Neo-Classical Regency style by John White. It was built between 1802 and 1811 through the patronage of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire. It is constructed from Ashlar gritstone with a slate roof. In 1896 the architect Sir Authur Blomfield redesigned the nave and the original east portico was enclosed to form the chancel. The large pediment on the facade is supported by undecorated Tuscan-style columns and is inscribed prominently with MDCCCXI. The stained glass windows include several by the Victorian designer Charles Eamer Kempe.
St John's Church became the town's new Anglican church, succeeding St Anne's Church in Higher Buxton, which was later converted into a school. St John's initially served the parish of Fairfield until the parish of Buxton was created in 1898.
The church is used as an arts venue during the annual Buxton International Festival.

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with
The organ was installed by William Hill & Son of London in 1897. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.