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Tideswell Sets 2 May 2026 Food Festival as Peak District Food Hub Draws Visitors

The confirmed date underlines the village’s growing draw as a compact food destination near Buxton.

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.