Waingroves Well Dressing

Type:Culture/Heritage

Derbyshire

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About

This ancient custom is all but unique to Derbyshire. It's the art of decorating wells and springs with pictures made using only natural materials.

The Well Dressing construction begins on Monday 2nd May and completed on Friday 6th.The public will be able to see the construction on Wednesday 4th and have a go.The finished Well Dressing will be erected outside the Church on Saturday 7th and the dedication will take place at 11:00 am. 

The Well Dressing will remain on show until Wednesday 11th.

 

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Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • Refreshments Available

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Cater for groups
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Public telephone

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

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