Old Whittington Well Dressing under Construction at Old WhittingtonOld Whittington Well Dressing under Construction at Old Whittington

Find out more about this ancient Derbyshire custom by watching the well dressers at work.

Venue to be decided - please telephone Mrs Willerton closer to the time

View key to symbolskeyOn-site catering On-site light refreshments Postbox Public toilets Children welcome

Prices


Free entry
Donations gratefully accepted.

Old Whittington Well in the Making
 
 

Contact

Mrs Patricia Willerton
Tel: 01246 450897
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Venue

Old Whittington

High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LQ

53.235553,-1.426129See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 384711


From North/South
Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and follow A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select right-hand lane and take 4th exit (A61). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A61). At next roundabout (Little Chef) select right hand lane and take 4th exit (B6052). Go under bridge and follow road up hill into Old Whittington.

From East
Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway, then follow route from North/South.

From West
Follow A619 into Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Lidl on left) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. At traffic lights go straight on. Keep in left lane and, as approach roundabout, select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Turn immediately left into slip road to A61. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco) take 2nd exit (A61), then follow route from North/South.

Accessible by Public Transport : 3 miles from Chesterfield station