Aston-on-Trent Well Dressing at Aston-on-Trent
This ancient custom is unique to Derbyshire. There will be 8 wells dressed this year. The festival will feature new entertainment and stalls as well as some of the old favourites, so come along and join the village fun.
Well Locations
The Green (main well) - opposite the White Hart pub
The Pump House (Aston on Trent Primary School Well)
Yeoman House (WI Well)
The Smithy
Rectory Gardens
Plus other locations to be confirmed (a map showing the locations will be in the programme available on the weekend).
There will be a variety of entertainment including fairground rides, Peppa Pig, JD Magic, Pinxton Puppets, Rebel Rousers, Stargazy and the grand finale - Newhall Band. Valuations from Bamfords on Sunday 1-3pm, £1 per item. Plus grand prize draw, craft stalls, food, games and more. Children's fancy dress competition 11.15am, Saturday - come dressed as your favourite Roald Dahl character.
Programme for sale from 24th June 2013.
Blessing Service
Saturday 6 July 2013, 11.15 am at The Green
The Green is on Derby Road in the centre of the village, just past All Saints Church. Free parking available at the playing fields on Shardlow Road, limited disabled parking available in the centre of the village.
Find us on Facebook - Aston on Trent Well Dressers or www.astonwelldressers.co.uk
Nearest Tourist Information Centre
Swadlincote (Tel: 01283 222848)
key
Prices
Free entry
Donations gratefully accepted.
Event details
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Sat 6, Sun 7 Jul 2013 | 11:15 to 17:00 |
| Notes | Well Dressing in the making Monday 1st July - Friday 5th July at the Memorial Hall, Chellaston lane, Aston on Trent, DE72 2AX, visitors welcome 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm. Groups welcome by prior arrangement. |
Contact
The OrganisersTel: 01332 792046
info@astonwelldressers.co.uk
www.aston-on-trent.co.uk
email a friend
Nearby
Local AccommodationVenue
Aston-on-TrentThe Green, Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire, DE72 2DD
See location on Google maps.Map reference: SK 414292 Lat: 52.85869 Long: -1.38656
From North/South : At M1, junction 24, take A50 west towards Derby. At 1st exit, signed to Castle Donington and Long Eaton, take 4th exit off roundabout, signed Shardlow. Follow road through Shardlow. At Dog and Duck Pub, turn left into Aston Lane. Continue along lane (approximately 1 mile) until you enter Aston-on-Trent. The Green is on Derby Road in the centre of the village just past All Saints Church. Follow signs for free parking and disabled parking.
From East : Head towards the M1, junction 24 on A6 or A453 and follow directions for North/South.
From West : Follow A50 eastwards towards M1. At junction 3 (A514) take 4th exit of roundabout towards Swarkestone. Take 2nd road on the left (signed Weston-on-Trent). Follow road through village (approximately 2 miles) continuing along into Aston-on-Trent. At T-junction turn left. The Green is on Derby Road. Follow signs for free parking and disabled parking.
Parking : free
Accessible by Public Transport : 8 miles (12.9 kms) from Derby station
Well Dressing Festivals
Sat 18 - Fri 24 May 2013
Sat 18 - Thu 23 May 2013
Sun 19 - Fri 24 May 2013
Mon 20 - Fri 24 May 2013
- Middleton by Youlgrave Well under Construction at Middleton by Youlgreave
- Monyash Well Dressing under Construction at Monyash
- Wirksworth Well Dressing under Construction at Wirksworth
Wed 22, Thu 23 May 2013
Fri 24 May 2013
Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013
Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013
Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013
Sat 25 May 2013 - Mon 3 Jun 2013
Sat 25 - Thu 30 May 2013
Mon 3 - Fri 7 Jun 2013
Sun 9 - Fri 14 Jun 2013
Mon 10 - Fri 14 Jun 2013
Fri 14 - Fri 21 Jun 2013
Sat 15 - Thu 20 Jun 2013
Sat 15 - Sat 22 Jun 2013
Sat 15 - Fri 21 Jun 2013
Sat 15 - Sat 22 Jun 2013
Mon 17 - Fri 21 Jun 2013
- Biddulph Moor Well In the Making at Biddulph Moor
- Litton Well Dressing under Construction at Litton
- Tideswell Well Dressing under Construction at Tideswell
Tue 18 - Fri 21 Jun 2013
Wed 19 - Fri 21 Jun 2013
Sat 22 - Sat 29 Jun 2013
Sat 22 - Sun 30 Jun 2013
- Hope Well Dressing at Hope
- Litton Well Dressing at Litton
- Over Haddon Well Dressing at Over Haddon
- Tideswell Well Dressing at Tideswell
- Whaley Bridge Well Dressing under Construction at Whaley Bridge
Sat 22 - Thu 27 Jun 2013
Sun 23 - Fri 28 Jun 2013
Mon 24 - Fri 28 Jun 2013
Mon 24 Jun 2013
Tue 25 Jun 2013
Wed 26 - Fri 28 Jun 2013
Fri 28 Jun 2013
Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013
Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sun 14 Jul 2013
Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Fri 5 Jul 2013
Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013
Sat 29 Jun 2013 - Fri 5 Jul 2013
Sun 30 Jun 2013 - Thu 4 Jul 2013
Sun 30 Jun 2013 - Sun 7 Jul 2013
Mon 1 - Fri 5 Jul 2013
- Aston on Trent Well Dressing in the Making at Aston-on-Trent
- Coal Aston Well Dressing under Construction at Coal Aston
- Dore Well Dressing under Construction at Dore
Tue 2 - Fri 5 Jul 2013
Wed 3 - Fri 5 Jul 2013
Thu 4 - Sat 6 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Sat 13 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Fri 12 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Sun 14 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Sat 13 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Sun 14 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Fri 12 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Wed 10 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Mon 8 Jul 2013
Sat 6 - Sat 13 Jul 2013
Sun 7 - Mon 15 Jul 2013
Sun 7 - Thu 11 Jul 2013
Mon 8 - Sat 13 Jul 2013
Mon 8 - Sun 14 Jul 2013
Mon 8 - Wed 10 Jul 2013
Mon 8, Tue 9 Jul 2013
Tue 9 - Fri 12 Jul 2013
Wed 10 - Fri 12 Jul 2013
Thu 11 - Thu 18 Jul 2013
Thu 11 - Sun 14 Jul 2013
Fri 12 - Sun 21 Jul 2013
Fri 12 - Fri 19 Jul 2013
- Cutthorpe (nr Chesterfield) Well Dressing at Cutthorpe
- Dronfield Woodhouse Well Dressing at Dronfield Woodhouse
Sat 13 - Sun 21 Jul 2013
Sat 13 - Fri 19 Jul 2013
Sun 14 - Sun 21 Jul 2013
Sun 14 - Sat 20 Jul 2013
Sun 14 - Fri 19 Jul 2013
Sun 14 - Mon 22 Jul 2013
Mon 15 - Fri 19 Jul 2013
Mon 15, Tue 16 Jul 2013
Mon 15 - Mon 29 Jul 2013
Tue 16 - Fri 19 Jul 2013
Wed 17, Thu 18 Jul 2013
- Barlborough Well Dressing under Construction at Barlborough
- Stoney Middleton Well Dressing under Construction at Stoney Middleton
Sat 20 - Sun 28 Jul 2013
Sat 20 - Wed 24 Jul 2013
Sat 20 - Sun 28 Jul 2013
Sat 20 - Sat 27 Jul 2013
Sat 20 - Sun 28 Jul 2013
Sat 20 - Mon 29 Jul 2013
Fri 26 Jul 2013
Wed 31 Jul 2013 - Fri 2 Aug 2013
Sat 3 - Sat 10 Aug 2013
Mon 12 - Fri 16 Aug 2013
Wed 14 - Tue 20 Aug 2013
Sat 17 - Wed 21 Aug 2013
Sat 17 - Sat 24 Aug 2013
Mon 19 - Fri 23 Aug 2013
- Foolow Well Dressing under Construction at Foolow
- Wormhill Well Dressing under Construction at Wormhill
Tue 20 - Fri 23 Aug 2013
Thu 22 Aug 2013 - Sun 1 Sep 2013
Sat 24 Aug 2013 - Sun 1 Sep 2013
Mon 2 - Fri 6 Sep 2013
Sat 7 - Sat 14 Sep 2013
Sat 14 - Sun 22 Sep 2013
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 - Fri 5 Jul 2013 | Aston on Trent Well Dressing in the Making |
