Annual pilgrimage to Padley Chapel, Derbyshire. Sunday 12 July 2026. Rosary procession from Grindleford Station at 3pm, Mass at 3:30pm celebrated by Bishop Patrick. All welcome.
In 1588, two Catholic priests were arrested at Padley Hall in Derbyshire — Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam — and executed for their faith. The small chapel that survives on that site has drawn pilgrims ever since. Every summer, Catholics from across the dioceses of Nottingham and Hallam walk to it together.
The Annual Padley Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 12 July 2026. Pilgrims gather at Grindleford Train Station at 3pm for the Rosary procession to Padley Chapel, where Mass begins at 3:30pm. Bishop Patrick McKinney, Bishop of Nottingham, will be the main celebrant. The preacher is Monsignor John Armitage, Master of the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom.
This is a joint pilgrimage with the Diocese of Hallam. All are welcome.
On the day:
3.00pm — Gather at Grindleford Train Station and Rosary procession begins
3.30pm — Mass at Padley Chapel, celebrated by Bishop Patrick
Grindleford Train Station is on the Hope Valley line, served by trains from Sheffield and Manchester. Padley Chapel is a short walk from the station along the procession route.
Who are the Padley Martyrs?
Nicholas Garlick and Robert Ludlam were Catholic priests ordained during the Elizabethan persecution of the Church. They were arrested at Padley Hall in 1588, found sheltering there by the owner's servants, and executed at Derby. They were beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1987. The pilgrimage to Padley Chapel each July honours their witness.
What is the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom?
The Guild of Our Lady of Ransom is a Catholic association founded in England in 1887 to pray for the conversion of England and to support pilgrimage. Monsignor John Armitage is its current Master and will preach at this year's Padley Mass.
Do I need to book?
No. The pilgrimage is open to all, simply arrive at Grindleford Train Station by 3pm.
Is this suitable for families and children?
Yes. The walk from Grindleford Station to Padley Chapel is short and accessible. The pilgrimage has a long tradition of welcoming people of all ages.
Is this a joint event with another diocese?
Yes, the Padley Pilgrimage is organised jointly by the Diocese of Nottingham and the Diocese of Hallam. Both Bishop Patrick and representatives of Hallam will be present.
How do I get to Grindleford by train?
Grindleford is on the Hope Valley line. Trains run from Sheffield (approximately 30 minutes) and from Manchester Piccadilly via New Mills (approximately 50 minutes). Check National Rail for times on 12 July.
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