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We are the most local tier of government for the villages of Taddington and Priestcliffe, two of the highest villages within the Peak District National Park, at around 1,000ft - and equidistant between Bakewell and Buxton. Taddington lies south of the A6, with the settlements of Priestcliffe and Priestcliffe Ditch lying to the north.

Sometimes described as a Saxon Linear (one street) village, there has been human settlement in the Taddington area since Neolithic times with the Five Wells chambered tombs above the village. The Romans were in the area and the present (Grade 1 listed) 14th century Parish Church is thought to have replaced an earlier chapel on the site; there is an 11th century standing cross in the churchyard. Conservation areas were designated in 1997 in both Priestcliffe and Taddington.

Local fields still have evidence of strip farming systems across the parish, with medieval "watering" lanes leading to High Well above the village and High Mere beyond, on the edge of Taddington Moor. In Priestcliffe an old well adjoins a pond below the settlement.

Traditionally a lead-mining and agricultural area, agriculture still plays an important role, but alongside leisure, tourism and commuting to nearby towns and cities.

Once a stopping point for the London to Manchester mail coaches, the Parish is rich in local history and with some of the best walking country and best views in the White Peak.

Taddington parish has an electorate of approximately 350.

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Latest News

Chair's Report 2023-2024

Posted: Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Our Chair's report for the year 2023-2024 was presented at our Annual Parish Meeting this May, and can...

Remembrance in Taddington

Remembrance in Taddington

Posted: Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Lych Gate in Taddington was beautifully decorated for Remembrance Sunday this November, in tribute to...

Photographs from Taddington Well Dressing

Photographs from Taddington Well Dressing

Posted: Tue, 12th Sep 2023

Taddington hosted its annual Well Dressing, Flower Festival and Village Fete from 19th-25th August 2023,...

Taddington Parish Council Chair's Annual Report - May 2023

Taddington Parish Council Chair's Annual Report - May 2023

Posted: Wed, 10th May 2023

The Parish Council Annual Report, written by 2022-2023 chair and presented at the AGM on 9th May 2023....

Declaration of Uncontested Poll

Declaration of Uncontested Poll

Posted: Mon, 8th May 2023

Declaration of Uncontested poll for the election of Parish Councillors for the Taddington Parish

Council Meetings

Council Meetings

Parish Council Meeting

Tue, 14th Jan 2025 18:30

Parish Council Meeting

Venue:
The Bramwell Memorial Institute, Taddington
Contact:
clerk@taddingtonparishcouncil.org.uk

Parish Council Meeting

Tue, 11th Mar 2025 18:30

Parish Council Meeting

Venue:
The Bramwell Memorial Institute, Taddington
Contact:
clerk@taddingtonparishcouncil.org.uk

Annual Parish Meeting followed by Parish Council Meeting

Tue, 13th May 2025 18:30

Annual Parish Meeting followed by Parish Council Meeting

Venue:
The Bramwell Memorial Institute, Taddington
Contact:
clerk@taddingtonparishcouncil.org.uk