Event
7th July 2024 - 14th July 2024
Buxton Well Dressing
This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire, and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.
About
7th July 2024 - 14th July 2024
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Buxton will have 4 Well Dressings this year and you will find them at:-
St. Ann's Well, The Crescent, Buxton,
Market Place Well, Nr. Sainsbury's, Market Place, Buxton,
Taylor Well, Spring Gardens, Buxton,
Lion Head Fountain, Inside Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton.
Date of the Well Blessing. 7th July, 2pm Starting at the Market Place Well then marching through the town stopping to bless each of the dressed wells.
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