The Village

Tideswell is a working village located on the limestone plateau at an altitude of 1000 feet. The village dates back well beyond medieval times and has a 14th century church known as the “Cathedral of the Peak”, more recently having extended with the wool trade, lead mining industry and various crafts.

Many of the ancient customs are still observed including the Tideswell Wakes which comprises a week of festivities along with the traditional well dressings.

Tideswell currently serves as the main centre of commerce for the surrounding villages and hamlets and is a great base from which to explore the “White Peak” with the glorious dales of the Wye Valley within walking distance.

Taste Tideswell is a lottery-funded project to promote quality local food in the village. Part of the project has involved the establishment of the Tideswell School of Food. The school runs cookery courses throughout the year. For more information click on the logo.

Don’t load your car up with groceries and stuff – shop local!

The village has a comprehensive range of amenities which include:

Co-op mini-market (open until 10.00pm, seven days)
Vanilla Kitchen (ask Louise for her Gold Award chocolate brownies)
Tindalls Bakers (have your butties made up for you)
Peak Dairy Deli
The Cherry Tree Pantry
Gibbs Butchers (try Phil’s award winning black puddings)
The Fruit and Veg Shop
Elliott’s Fish and Chips (try the mushy pea fritter)
The Corner Chippy
Post Office and News Agents
Pharmacy
Various other shops and galleries
Tennis Club, Football Club, Bowling, Cricket and play parks