Guide to Peak District Well Dressing
Well dressing is a unique Peak District tradition dating back centuries, where villages decorate their wells and springs with intricate pictures made from flower petals, leaves, seeds and other natural materials. These villages are famous for their well dressing ceremonies and festivals.
Use the links below to discover more about each location, and explore the tags to find more villages with similar characteristics.
Ashford-in-the-Water
Ashford-in-the-Water is a perfect chocolate-box village with a medieval bridge and a tradition of well dressing.
Bakewell
Bakewell, the ancient capital of the Peak District, is a beautiful market town with an annual well dressing ceremony.
Eyam
Eyam is the famous Plague Village with a fascinating history and an annual well dressing ceremony.
Hartington
Hartington is a beautiful White Peak village famous for its cheese shop and well dressing ceremonies.
Monyash
Monyash is a lovely White Peak village at the head of Lathkill Dale with a tradition of well dressing.
Tideswell
Tideswell, known as the Cathedral of the Peak, has a rich tradition of well dressing and annual festivals.
Tissington
Tissington is a perfect Peak District village with six ancient wells and a famous well dressing festival.
Winster
Winster is a pretty lead mining village with a tradition of well dressing and a thriving community.
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For more information about visiting the area, explore the official Peak District National Park visiting guide.