Chelmorton in the Derbyshire Dales and within the Peak District National Park boasts some of the oldest drystone walls in England and we are delighted to give you the opportunity to learn the ancient art of drystone walling at its most basic level in some of the most beautiful countryside in Derbyshire.
Over the course of the day you will be guided by experienced, friendly instructors who will explain the process. You will do part of the construction of a length of wall and most importantly you will get the confidence to tackle your own small project or go onto develop your skills further. We have national coverage as far as visitors are concerned and we like to welcome people from far afield. Many of our course members have arrived as a result of a birthday present or Christmas present and as a result of a voucher gift.
You will be involved in the construction of a wall from start to finish and will experience walling in the Peak District National Park and will be part of the conservation of an area of outstanding beauty. In short,you will have a genuine taste of the Derbyshire Countryside .
- Our courses are unique and provide firm knowledge with a countryside experience in the purest sense.
- The courses make great presents and we provide vouchers for that unusual present.
- Accommodation can be organised and camping is available on site within walking distance of an excellent hostelry.
- Prices: £65 per person with lunch and refreshments provided.
The 2021 courses are:
Thursday 17th June 2021 (Chelmorton Festival Week)
Saturday 17th July 2021
Saturday 18th September 2021
Saturday 16th October 2021
If there is a group of at least 6 people, we will make every effort to arrange a course date to suit, outside of the scheduled ones.
Tools and refreshments are provided. You will need to bring along strong shoes or boots, waterproofs and a pair of strong gloves.
For more information please feel free to contact us at walling@fivewells.co.uk.
- Drystone walling course September 2017- Building a curved wall.
- Drystone walling course September 2017- Building a curved wall.
- Drystone walling course September 2017.
- Drystone walling course September 2017- Curved wall.
- Drystone walling course September 2017- Curved wall.
- Drystone walling course September 2017- Completed section of curved wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Laying the foundation.
- Drystone walling course October 2017.
- Drystone walling course October 2017.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Laying the foundation.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Laying the foundation.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Building a sheep creep into the wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Completed sheep creep in the drystone wall.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Completed Section of wall with sheep creep.
- Drystone walling course October 2017. Completed Section of wall with sheep creep.
- Completed section of wall from the Drystone walling course July 2018, as part of the Chelmorton Festival.
- Completed section of wall at Five Wells Farm, by the wonderful September 2018 course.
- Drystone walling course at Five Wells Farm- September 2018.
- Drystone walling course October 2018- half way there!
- Drystone walling course October 2018- Completed section of wall at Five Wells Farm.
- Laying the foundations- Drystone walling course October 2018- Five Wells Farm.
- Drystone walling course October 2018- Five Wells Farm.
- Drystone Walling course at Five Wells Farm- Half way up their section of wall- June 2019.
- Drystone Walling course- June 2019- completed section of wall at Five Wells Farm.
- Completed section of wall- Chelmorton, July 2019.
- Busy building up the section of wall- Chelmorton, July 2019.
- Working away on their section of wall down in Chelmorton, July 2019.
- Drystone walling course, as part of the Chelmorton village festival, July 2019.
- Laying the foundations for the new section of wall- Five Wells Farm- September 2019.
- Busy building the new section of wall up at Five Wells Farm- September 2019.
- Busy building the new section of wall up at Five Wells Farm- September 2019.
- The completed section of Drystone wall up at Five Wells Farm- September 2019.
- Drystone walling course- Chelmorton- Busy working on their section of wall. October 2019.
- Completed section of wall- Chelmorton- October 2019.
- Admiring their work so far- Five Wells Farm- September 2020.
- September 2020’s walling course- busy laying the foundations of the wall.
- Drystone walling course- Five Wells Farm- September 2020
- Completed section of wall- Chelmorton- October 2020.
- Drystone Walling Course- Chelmorton- October 2020.
- Laying the foundation of the wall- Chelmorton- October 2020.
- Drystone Walling Course- Chelmorton- October 2020.