All about Well Dressing in the Derbyshire tradition
Taddington
Taddington:
August 22 to August 28, 2026
Dedication: August 22, 10:30a.m. (Blackwell), 11:30a.m. (Churchyard), 11:45a.m. (procession from Churchyard to High Well)
Wells in the Making: August 17 to 21, various times in a marquee in the churchyard.
Well Dressings
In 2026, there were three:
1. St Michael’s Church Well Dressings 2 dressings in the churchyard of St Michael’s Church
2. High Well at top of hill overlooking the village (about 0.8km); from the gateway of St Michael’s Church, take the footpath on the opposite side of the road and a little to the right, then follow the signs
How to get there
Taddington is located just off the A6 between Bakewell and Buxton.
CAR: use SK17 9TX for satnav
Use the car park provided at St Michael’s Church
BUS:Every day: hourly from Buxton, Bakewell and Derby.