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Looking down from Longstone Edge into the fields below, you’ll see cows grazing in February, which you won’t see on most dairy farms at that time of year. These cattle belong to Rob Thornhill, a third generation farmer in Great Longstone. His grandfather was a poultry man, his dad, dairy, and Rob took over the
21 July 2026
News
Tideswell Parish Council was delighted to host the 2026 Community Awards in May, celebrating the many individuals and groups who make such a positive difference across our village and parish. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to submit nominations and everyone who attended to support the event. One of the
21 July 2026
News
BBC Spring Watch 2026 Did you see Tideswell and its Jackdaws on BBC Springwatch? If not, catch up on BBC I-Player, about 18 minutes into episode 8, it also includes some fantastic views of the village and surrounding countryside. The Peak District is a setting for many of our most famous romance stories. But if
21 July 2026
Read more: Did you see Tideswell and its Jackdaws on BBC Springwatch?
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Peveril Castle, Castleton, Derbyshire The ancient custom of Well Dressing is only found in and around the Peak District and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials. Well dressings are made by making a picture from flowers, leaves and a variety of natural objects, inserted into a panel
21 July 2026
News
Did you know you can order books from any Derbyshire library and have them delivered to Tideswell? Did you know you can get ebooks and electronic magazine subscriptions as well? The Library has open hours Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and there are now over twenty volunteers staffing the monthly duty rota to welcome and
21 July 2026
Listings
Regular groups, clubs and activities across Tideswell and district, listed by day of the week.
21 July 2026
News
Our school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom Bishop Pursglove CofE Primary School in Tideswell has added a new outdoor classroom within its school grounds, following fundraising efforts from both the school and the wider community.
21 July 2026
Read more: Our school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom
Listings
Tideswell cinema Listings Jul – Aug 26 Sunday 5th July 14:00 National Theatre: Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Encore BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
21 July 2026
News
Housing news. Derbyshire Dales Councillors unanimously agreed an affordable housing delivery plan for the entire district last week. More than 1200 new ‘affordable’ are to be built in an area stretching from Bradwell to Brailsford over the next few years. Homes England described it as one of the best housing delivery plans they have seen.
21 July 2026
News
Library of Things – Grand Opening In early June, Tideswell’s Library of Things (LoT) hosted a “Grand Opening” to thank the individuals and groups who have supported the new service for our local community. MP John Whitby and Councillors Chapman, Mellstrom, and Buttle, joined the 50+ people attending to learn about how the LoT works.
21 July 2026
