Overview
- Tideswell’s annual food festival is scheduled for 2 May 2026, highlighting the village’s focus on local producers and artisan stalls.
- The village packs seven pubs and standout spots such as The Merchant's Yard, The Star Inn, Tideswell Lounge, The Anchor Inn and Elliott's Fish & Chips into a walkable center.
- The 14th‑century Church of St John the Baptist, a Grade I landmark known as the “cathedral of the peak,” features original monuments and carvings supported by ongoing volunteer conservation.
- A six‑mile Tideswell Dale route offers level walking past a historic mill, reflecting the area’s heritage in markets, quarrying, lead mining and textile mills.
- Set on a limestone plateau about six miles east of Buxton, the large village serves as a convenient base for day trips, independent shops and scenic walks.