About
An ancient custom that's all but unique to Derbyshire. At its simplest, well dressing is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials. The best way to find out how we do this is to come along and watch us at work.
Venue
The Scout Hut, Rushely Road, off top of Dore Road, continuation of Limb Lane (S17 3EH)
Guide Prices
Admission free, donations gratefully accepted
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take A617 to Chesterfield (approx 4 miles). At traffic light controlled roundabout select right hand lane and take 4th exit (A61 signposted Sheffield). At traffic light controlled roundabout (Tesco), select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A61). At next roundabout (Little Chef), select middle lane and take 3rd exit (A61). Follow A61 for approx 4½ miles and, at roundabout, stay in left lane and take 1st exit. Keep in left lane and, at next roundabout take 1st exit (B6054, Greenhill Main Road). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (B6054, Greenhill Parkway). Follow road for ¾ mile then turn right onto Twentywell Lane. Follow road to its end and turn right on Abbeydale Road South. Take 2nd left turn onto Dore Road. Follow road for approx 1 mile and turn right into Rushley Road. Scout hut approx 100 yards on left.
From East Take A617 to M1 motorway junction, take 3rd exit to Chesterfield then follow directions from North/South.
From West Take A623 to Calver. At Calver Crossroads traffic lights turn left (A625), then right (signposted Froggatt). Follow A625 through Froggatt, continue on A625 and pass Grouse Inn on left. Continue for another mile to junction and turn left (A625). In just under ½ mile, turn right onto Stony Ridge Road (A625). In just under 1 mile, turn right to stay on A625. Follow road for 2 miles and, at crossroads, turn right into Cross Lane. Follow road to Causeway Head Road. Fork left onto Parkers Road and follow road to end. Turn right onto Rushley Road. Follow road for approx 350 yards and Scout Hue on right.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Dore and Totley, 1¼ miles away
Not accessibly by bus from Chesterfield