Heath Village Well Dressing
Type:Well Dressing
Main Street
Heath
Derbyshire
S44 5RX
About
An ancient custom that's only found in Derbyshire. In Heath, two wells are dressed and scarecrows are on show at many properties in the Village during well dressing week. The village tea rooms are open 10.30am to 5pm 21 – 27 July and 11am to 2pm on 28 July. Stalls include plants second hand books crafts and preserves
Well Locations
Village Hall Garden, Main Street (S44 5RX)
Next to thatched cottage, Main Street (S44 5RX)
Blessing Service
Saturday 21 July 2018. 2.45pm in Heath Village Hall Garden
Guide Prices
Admission free, donations gratefully accepted
Facilities
Property Facilities
- Dogs accepted
- Public toilets
Children
- Children welcome
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Parking
- Parking with charge
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Facilities for hearing impaired
Opening Times
15/07/2017 (21 July 2018 - 28 July 2018) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 19:00 |
* Blessing Service
Saturday 21 July 2018. 2.45pm in Heath Village Hall Garden
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 29 and take A6175 towards Clay Cross. Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road into centre of Heath Village.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 2nd exit (A6175 signposted Clay Cross). Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road into centre of Heath Village.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and at traffic lights go straight. Select right hand lane and at roundabout take 3rd exit. At next roundabout (traffic light controlled) select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). Follow road for approx 4 miles to motorway junction. Select right lane and take 5th exit (A6175 signposted Clay Cross). Take 1st right turn (Main Road) and follow road into centre of Heath Village.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 7 miles away
Bus number 48 from Chesterfield town centre every two hours, no Sunday service