WINDLEY CHAPEL
A small place. An extraordinary story.

Some places
are worth saving.

A beautiful, historic chapel in the heart of Derbyshire. A community determined to give it a future.

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WINDLEYDERBYSHIREEST. 19TH CENTURY

One building.
Generations of belonging.

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A campaign for tomorrow

Our past is precious.
Our future is ours to make.

Windley Chapel has been part of the local landscape for generations. The campaign aims to help secure the building so its story can continue.

A place is more than stone and glass. It is where neighbours meet, stories are exchanged, and a village sees itself reflected in something lasting.

OUR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
OUR TARGET£130,000
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“To preserve a place is to make a promise to everyone who comes after us.”

THE SPIRIT OF THE CAMPAIGN
Rooted in history

A building with
stories in its walls.

The story of Windley Chapel is woven into the area’s nonconformist heritage. These milestones distinguish documented facts from dates still to be verified.

01
1817

A movement takes root

Derbyshire archival records describe the beginnings of Baptist worship around Belper, including connections across Duffield, Windley and Milford.

02
1847

A chapel is recorded

A local photographic record dates the chapel’s erection to 1847. The precise construction date deserves further archival verification.

03
1996

A landmark documented

An archival photograph records the distinctive lancet windows, entrance porch, and stone and brick material character.

04
2026

A future to protect

Parish council minutes record a trustee discussing plans to purchase the chapel and seek community support.

05
2027

A shared ambition

The campaign seeks £130,000 by December 2027 to help secure the building’s future.

The details matter

Stone by stone.
Pane by pane.

Look closer, and the character of Windley Chapel comes into focus. Its pointed windows, carefully laid masonry and familiar doorway deserve the chance to endure.

01 / 03AN ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY
Look a little closer

Worth preserving.
Worth discovering.

01 / GLASS

Windows full of character

Pointed lancet openings and distinctive diamond-patterned leaded glazing give the chapel its unmistakable rhythm.

02 / STONE

Craft that has endured

The stone frontage, doorway details and adjoining brickwork reveal a building made with care and purpose.

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03 / LEGACY

More than a building

Protecting the fabric also protects the possibility of gatherings, shared memories and future community use.

For the people of Windley

Not just for yesterday.
For everyone tomorrow.

Windley’s chapel has served as a recognised place of gathering, including for local parish council meetings. Securing it would help protect the opportunity for future community activity.

A place to come together

Space for conversations, local connection and shared purpose.

A landmark to pass on

Help retain the character of this corner of Derbyshire.

A FUTURE WORTH SHARINGWindley, Derbyshire
Campaign journal

The latest chapter.

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The community’s plans were discussed at the parish council

At its 5 March 2026 meeting, the parish council heard from a chapel trustee about the proposed purchase and the intention to seek financial support after a price is agreed.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Watch this space.

Future events and community gatherings will be announced here once confirmed by the organisers.

ONE COMMUNITY. ONE SHARED HOPE.

Let’s make sure this
isn’t the last chapter.

Every contribution, every conversation and every shared link helps move the campaign forward.