Critch Well Dressing 2023

Event

6th July 2024 - 13th July 2024

Crich Well Dressing

This ancient custom is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.



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6th July 2024 - 13th July 2024 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.

The Blessing is on July 6, 12:00 noon

In 2024, seven are expected:

  • 1. Market Place Well Dressings 4 dressings at the old horse troughs in the Market Place
  • 2. St Mary’s Church Well Dressing in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church
  • 3. Tramway Village Well Dressing at the ornamental gates (not the public entrance) of the Tramway Village on Plaistow Green Road
  • 4. Glebe Community Centre Well Dressing outside the Glebe Community Centre on Glebe Field Close


Crich is located on minor roads northeast of Ambergate on the A6.

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