It lies 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Buxton on the B6049, in a wide valley on a limestone plateau, at an altitude of 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, and is within the District of Derbyshire Dales.

In addition, local residents are known as Sawyeds, owing to a traditional story about a farmer who freed his prize cow from a gate in which it had become entangled, by sawing its head off.

[5] Today the story is re-enacted raucously and colourfully every Wakes week by a local mummers group called the Tidza Guisers.

A sundial lies in the churchyard; it is positioned on steps which local historian Neville T. Sharpe thinks likely to be those of the village's market cross.

It is an English Heritage Grade II listed building (Entry Number: 1288059) that has undergone significant remodelling over time, having served as an ale house and family butcher.

[12] Tideswell Made is a quality mark that local food producers, retailers, public houses and holiday accommodation can buy into.

Behind the Parish Church, a small community garden has been developed to provide a training ground for those wanting to learn more about growing.

They also run a reserve side competing in the Hope Valley League B Division as Tideswell United Blue Star.

The village has a long theatrical tradition, Tideswell Theatre having been formed over 200 years ago to perform leading plays of the time.

Tideswell Cinema was revived in 2005 to bring film once more to the community, with screenings for three seasons at Bishop Pursglove School's hall, before relocating in 2008 to the upper storey of The George Hotel.