The annual well dressing festival runs for 7 days from Ascension Day every year, with 6 wells dressed around the village, attracting many thousands of people to Tissington.

The Art of Well Dressing

The design is prepared weeks before the event, with new images chosen each year. For some days before the process of dressing begins, the boards on which the pictures are mounted are soaked in the village pond. After this they are plastered in clay. The picture is traced onto the boards, using a pointer or a toothed wheel and marked out with cones from the alder trees or with coffee beans. Then comes the delicate and intricate task of infilling with flower petaks and other natural materials. In a laborious process, each petal has to be put in separately, overlapping like tiles on a roof so that the rain will flow off the picture.

On Ascension Day each year there is a service held in St. Mary’s Church, followed by a processionaround the village to bless each well.

WELL DRESSING DATES

2017 May 25 - 31

2018 May 10 - 16

2019 May 30 - June 5

2020 May 21 - 27

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Tissington VillageA GEM AT THE HEART OF THE PEAK

Tissington Hall is an intimate and romantic setting for the most important day of your life. If you would like to speak to us about your requirements, please call the Estate Office at Tissington Hall on 01335 352200.

Tissington Hall was built by Francis FitzHerbert in 1609 and the house has been lived in by the FitzHerbert Family ever since. Visitors to the hall will not only experience the wonderful paintings, furniture and artefacts but also visit the 10 acre gardens with arboretum and rose garden.

Bassettwood is a family friendly B&B in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. Our tearoom is open throughout the year every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Bank holiday Mondays from 12.00 -18.00, serving our reknown cream teas. Tel: 01335 350866

Bowrings Of Tissington

Robert Bowring Farmers and Butchers is a proud and passionate family run business, which has been supplying quality meats for over a quarter of a century.

Tel: 07967 586531 www.robertbowring.co.uk

On a wick & a prayer situated in the Blacksmiths forge.Designers and manufacturers of scented candles.. Come and sniff us out ! OPEN - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am – 5 pm WEEKEND – Saturday & Sunday - midday - 5pmVisit website for additional autumn and winter opening times. Tel: 01335 390639

Email: annie@onawick.co.uk Website: www.onawick.co.uk

Fire Brigade Barn opposite the pond, is run by Chay Coulbert and is a newly renovated cottage. It offers self-catering accommodation for up to 4 people. Email: chaycoulbert@hotmail.com Tel: 07891 529289/01335 324913

Bent Farm is a charming B&B accommodation on a 400 acre family dairy farm. For booking enquires please call your hosts Mike & Amy Herridge. Email: meherridge@gmail.com Tel: 01335 390214

Herbert’s Fine English Tearooms (formerly The Old Coach House) is the perfect place to relax with family and friends.Serving breakfasts, lunches, snacks and afternoon teas,it’s quirky décor and array of vintage crockery is sure to charm!

OPEN 10.30 - 17.00 daily from 1st March – 31st October. For Winter opening hours please see our website for details. Tel: 01335 350501

Bassettwood is a family friendly B&B in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

Our tearoom is open throughout the year every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Bank holiday Mondays from 12.00 -18.00, serving our reknown cream teas. Tel: 01335 350866

Accommodation

Other self-catering and B&B accomodation in the village

Gardener’s Cottage (Sleeps 4)Fully refurbished, self-catering holiday property in Tissington Village, as of May 2014. This beautifully decorated holiday home in the heart of the village is ideal for a family break in the Peaks.

Hooper’s Barn (Sleeps 2) The perfect rural retreat from which to explore the beautiful Peak District. This attractively furnished, well-appointed detached property has everything you need to enjoy a break in the heart of Derbyshire.

Nurse’s Cottage (sleeps 2) A charming, stone built little cottage situated down one of the narrow village streets. Ideal for couples looking for to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Derbyshire from a cosy base.

Overfield Farm, a 17th century farmhouse in the beautiful Peak District area of Derbyshire, offering luxury B&B accommodation.

OPEN throughout the year. For booking enquiries contact Mrs Julie Stone. Tel: 01335 390285 www.overfieldfarm.co.uk

There is a plethora of micro-businesses in the village.

Nestled at the foot of Chapel Lane is Edward & Vintage Tissington’s 1940’s sweet shop and vintage homeware.

Handmade ice cream, homemade fudge, not to mention lashing’s of ginger beer and award winning rhubarb and custard!

OPEN 7 days a week through the Summer. Tel: 01335 390537

On a wick & a prayer is situated in the Blacksmiths forge. Designersand manufacturers of scented candles. Watch candles beingpoured & visit our shop showroom Come and sniff us out! OPEN - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 5pm

WEEKEND – Saturday & Sunday - midday - 5pm

Visit website for additional Autumn and Winter opening times. Tel: 01335 390639 Email: annie@onawick.co.uk

Tissington Nursery, housed in The Old Kitchen Gardens is run by experienced gardener and plantswoman Mairi Longdon.

OPEN 11.00 - 17.00 from end of March until the end of September.

Tel: 01335 390650

Tissington Kindergarten offersNew learning experiences include Forest schools sessions and Tots Tennis coaching. Places available for 2 to 4 year olds. Open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday term time.

Tel: 01335 350123

Bowrings Of Tissington

Robert Bowring Farmers and Butchers is a proud and passionate family run business, which has beensupplying quality meats from its deli/farm shop for over a quarter of a century.

Tel: 01335 350186

Gardener’s Cottage, Hooper’s Barn & Nurse’s Cottage

All available to book as holiday lets. For enquiries call

01335 352200