It dates back to the first millennium, and is situated on the banks of the River Derwent to the south of Duffield, Derbyshire, England.

The church's distance from the centre of the village is thought be because it was next to Duffield Bridge, which was used by pilgrims and other travellers.

The current building dates from the 14th century, but was restored in 1847 by James Piers St Aubyn and in 1896–97 by John Oldrid Scott.

During the restoration of 1887, the peal of eight bells was augmented to ten by a gift from Sir Arthur Heywood, 3rd Baronet.

St Alkmund's is one of only a few churches outside the larger centres so endowed.