Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival

Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival Unique Derbyshire custom said to date back to pagan times to thank the water gods which continues today as a major festival held annually in July.

12/07/2026

We think yesterday's Carnival was wonderful, we hope everyone enjoyed themselves and had a fun time.

We love seeing your photos on here, so many amazing shots of the Well Dressings and Carnival parade 😍

We would love to include some in next year's souvenir programme, which will be its 100th edition!

If you'd like to share some of your photos, please email [email protected] for more details 🙏

06/07/2026

Good afternoon, all premises will be judged this afternoon. Good Luck everyone :)

The blessing of the Wells today
06/07/2026

The blessing of the Wells today

The Buxton Flowerpot Trail returns for summer 2026 🥳And all in Buxton are invited to get involved. Inspired by the 100th...
26/03/2026

The Buxton Flowerpot Trail returns for summer 2026 🥳

And all in Buxton are invited to get involved.

Inspired by the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh🧸, the theme is ‘children’s stories’ – so get thinking nursery rhymes, fairy tales, cartoons, comic strips, and illustrated books.

Check out the post for full details ✨️

Buxton Flowerpot Trail 2026 The Buxton Flowerpot Trail returns for 2026 thanks to a grant from Tarmac Tunstead. ​It will run during July and August alongside all four of the town’s summer festivals and we’d love for you to get involved. Theme ​The theme is ‘children.....

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