Ault Hucknall and Rowthorne Well Dressings
Type:Well Dressing
Ault Hucknall
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S44 5QH
About
This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire. A picture is created using only natural materials. One well is dressed at Ault Hucknall along with the nearby village of Rowthorne. These wells have been dressed for more than 30 years.
Refreshments available each day in Ault Hucknall Church.
Well Location
Rowthorne – on grass verge outside No1 The Square, Rowthorne Lane (S44 5QQ)
Ault Hucknall – outside St John the Baptist Church, in front of the ancient yew tree in the Churchyard (S44 5QH)
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Guide Prices
Admission free, donations gratefully accepted
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking - On street parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Public toilets - At Ault Hucknall Church
Opening Times
Season (16 July 2022 - 22 July 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Sunday | 09:00 | - 14:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
North/South Leave M1 motorway at Junction 29 and take A617 (signposted Mansfield). Follow road up hill into Glapwell and take first right after Young Vanish Inn (Rowthorne Lane). Follow road for ¾ mile to village and 1 The Square is on right about half way through village. For Ault Hucknall, continue along Rowthorne Lane, past disused entrance to Hardwick Hall and along Dukes Gallop. At T junction turn left (Ault Hucknall Lane). Follow road for ½ mile and Church is on right.
From East Follow A617 through Mansfield to Glapwell. Turn left at crossroads in village just before Young Vanish and follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights, go straight on. Select right lane and, at roundabout, take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Follow road to junction with M1 motorway (approx 4 miles) and, at roundabout, select right lane and take 3rd exit (A617 signposted Mansfield). Then follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield 8 miles away
Pronto bus from Chesterfield town centre to Young Vanish twice per hour