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Wadshelf Well Dressing Under Construction
Type:Well in the Making
Wadshelf
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7BX
Call direct on:
Tel07971 845823
About
This ancient custom only takes place in Derbyshire, and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.
Although Wadshelf was mentioned in the Domesday book this is our very first Well Dressing.
The creation of the Well Dressing will take place in the village hall during the week commencing 3 July. If you are interested in seeing how it's done please drop in. You may even want to have a go!
Well Location
Outside the Village Hall (S42 7BX)
Blessing Service
Saturday 8 July, Outside the Village Hall (S42 7BX) - time to be confirmed
Guide Prices
Admission free
Donations gratefully accepted.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking - On street parking on Bradshaw Lane
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Public toilets - Toilets are located inside the Village Hall and are only available when this is open
Opening Times
Sorry, this event has passed
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At roundabout select left lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select left lane and take 1st exit (continuous lane). At traffic lights select middle lane and go straight on. Keep in left lane and at Matalan roundabout (traffic light controlled) take 2nd exit. At next roundabout (Morrison's) select right hand lane and take 2nd exit (A619). Continue for approximately 3.2 miles and then turn right onto Main Road the Village Hall will be on your left after 200 ft.
From East Take A617 to M1 motorway junction, then follow route from North/South.
From West Take A619 to Chesterfield. Pass Highwayman Pub on right. Continue on A619 to Chesterfield and, at traffic lights and go straight on. After ½ mile, turn left onto Main Road and the Village Hall will be on your left after 200 ft.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 5 miles away
Bus 170 from New Beetwell Street towards Bakewell
