Candle-setting tradition in Temple Mine

Name: Candle-setting tradition in Temple Mine
Start: 2025-12-24T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-24T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine

Highlights

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm

1.5 hours

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine

Date & Location

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm (GMT)

Peak District Mining Museum and Temple Mine

The Grand Pavilion, South Parade DE4 3NR, Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

About the event

Candle-setting tradition in Temple Mine

Every Christmas Eve the Derbyshire lead miners would leave a candle burning in their mine to please the spirits in that mine and bring good fortune for the following year. We continue that tradition and welcome you to join our team. This tour of Temple Mine focuses on the traditions of the lead miners and their superstitions. Pre-booking required - ring 01629 583834. Usual prices apply. Strictly limited numbers. Start your Christmas celebrations with something extra special.

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