Event
23rd August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Wormhill Well Dressing
This ancient custom only takes place in Derbyshiren & is the art of decorating springs & wells with pictures made from natural materials.
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23rd August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.
The Blessing is on August 23, 7:00p.m. (TBC) starting in the churchyard
Wells in the Making: August 18 to 22, various times at Old Hall Farm in the village.
Well Dressings
Two:
1. Brindley’s Well on the Village Green (just off the main road through the village, immediately north of the lane leading to St Margaret’s Church)
2. Children’s Well Dressing in the churchyard of St Margaret’s Church
Wormhill is located about 2.5km northwest of Miller's Dale (on the B6049 between the A6 and Tideswell). Also accessible from the A6 at Fairfield (North Buxton).
SK17 8SL for satnav
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