About
This ancient custom is all but unique to Derbyshire. Before the county boundaries were moved, Dore was in Derbyshire but today it's in South Yorkshire.
The first well dressing in Dore was held in 1959 in order to attract more people to the scout gala and donations were collected for charity. The well dressing has continued ever since under the auspices of the Sheffield 267th (Dore) scout group, collecting monies for a variety of charities and good causes.
Refreshments are available at two cafes and two pubs located in the centre of the village.
Well Locations
Main well, Village Green – take road at side of Hare and Hounds Pub (Savage Lane) and Village Green is approx 200 yards down on left at junction with Vicarage Lane (S17 3GW)
Small well (children’s), corner of Causeway Head Road and Devonshire Terrace Road (S17 3EF)
Blessing Service
Sunday 2 July 2023, 3pm on Dore Village Green (S17 3GW)
Guide Prices
Admission free, donations gratefully accepted
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Catering
- On-site catering
Children
- Children welcome
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
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 (James Cycles), 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 1 mile and turn left down High Street. Take 1st right (Savage Lane) and well at junction of Vicarage Lane 100 yards down road.
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. Follow road to village centre and turn right onto High Street. Turn left at Methodist Church onto Savage Lane well at junction of Vicarage Lane 100 yards down road.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Dore and Totley, 1¼ miles away
Not accessible by bus from Chesterfield