Elmton Well Dessing

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13th June 2026 - 20th June 2026

Elmton Well Dressing

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



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13th June 2026 - 20th June 2026

The Theme this year is Fathers Day!

Blessing 1pm (TBC) starting at St Peter’s Church.

The Well Dressing will be at the restored Carriage House on the east side of the main street, near the southern end of the village.

Elmton is located about 3km southwest of the A616 Sheffield to Newark road at Creswell; about 2km east of the B6417 Pleasley to Clowne road.

 S80 4LS for satnav

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