The church is on the bank of the River Derwent, in a bend surrounded on three east, north and south by the river and on the west by farmland.

There is car parking at the church but no toilet facilities.

The Gothic Revival west tower and spire were added in 1855.

[1] In the church is the effigy of Sir Thomas Curwen, nicknamed Black Tom, dated 1510.

[2] St Peter's is a Grade II listed building.