Bakewell in Derbyshire, is a beautiful, small market town situated on the
River Wye in the Peak District National Park. The river is crossed by a 13th
century 5 arched bridge which is still open to traffic. The bridge had been
widened in the 19th century.
Bakewell was mentioned in the Domeday book as having a church and 2 priests
signifying its importance even then.
The famous Bakewell pudding was invented accidentally at the Rutland Arms
Hotel, when a cook misinterpreted instructions and poured egg mixture over
the jam instead of mixing it in the pastry and what should have been a tart
was now a pudding. Bakewell puddings can be bought at several shops in the
town centre.
The tourist information centre is housed in the Old Market Hall. The lower
part of this building had been open and the upper part a closed room. The
upper floor was removed in 1858 and the gaps in the lower part filled in. It
has been in constant use by the community as the town hall, wash house,
school, magistrates court and library over the years
Behind the Old Town Hall are the Almshouses of St John's Hospital also
dating from 1709.
Well Dressing and carnival events take place in the week up to the first
saturday in July which is carnival day.
The Bakewell Show takes place on the first wednesday and thursday of August
on land adjoining the Agricultural Centre. The first local show took place
in 1819. It is now a major agricultural and horticultural event with all
sorts of animals being shown along with show jumping and exhibitions of
local crafts and produce.
Attraction
Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow
Bakewell Old House Museum
Chatsworth
Haddon Hall
Magpie Mine
Peak District National Park
The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
Camping
Greenfields Farm
Greenhills Caravan & Camping Park
Haddon Grove Farm Camp Site
Lathkill Dale Caravan and Camping Site
Lower Greenfields
Mandale Camp Site
Stocking Farm
Caravan Park
Chatsworth Park Caravan Club Site
Greenhills Caravan & Camping Park
Lathkill Dale Caravan and Camping Site
Church
Cottage
Arbour Cottage
Baron's Keep at Manor Court Cottages
Haddon Hall
Jester's Cottage
Knight's Retreat
Manor Barn
Poppy's Barn
Rock Cottage
Unicorn Cottage at Manor Court Cottages
Dentist
Diamond Court Dental Practice
Smith Dental Surgery
Doctor
Estate Agent
Bagshaws Residential
Beechwood Estates
Halifax Property Services
Rodgerson Paul & Co
Golf Club
Inn
Monsal Head Hotel
The Ashford Arms
The Castle Inn
Market
Craft & Gift FairLady Manners School Car Boot
Matlock Country Market
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Aitch's Wine Bar
Castle Inn
The Ashford Arms
Restaurant
Aitch's Wine Bar
Harleys
Renaissance Restaurant
Riverside House
The Ashford Arms
School
Self-Catering
Baron's Keep at Manor Court Cottages
Damsel's Bower at Manor Court Cottages
Haddon Hall
Rock Cottage
Unicorn Cottage at Manor Court Cottages
Solicitor
Taxi
R H M CarsVet
Shops
Tulips Florist
The Bakewell Bookshop
Darling Buds
Arran Trading Post
Boots
Chatsworth Farm Shop
Take A Peak Gift Shop
Rymans
Andrew Armstrong
Craftadoodledo
Millets
Taylors Pharmacy
John Pepper Ltd
The Original Farmers Market Shop
John Brocklehurst
Abeyance
Stud Farm Gallery
Treeline Gallery
Granby Gallery
The Sandy Wallis Gallery
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Clarks
Wyes Waters Tea Rooms
The Old Smithy Tea Rooms
The Bakewell Tart Shop
Hallmark Cards
Bakewell Music Shop
Antiques
Chappells Antiques Centre
Water Lane Antiques
Thornbridge Antiques
Ford G W & Son Ltd
Harper Martin & Dorothy
Activities
Peak Cycle Hire(Cycling)
Haddon House Riding Stables(Riding)
Places to Stay near Bakewell
Rutland Arms Hotel (0.02 miles)
Set in the magnificent town of Bakewell in the heart of The Peak District National Park, the Rutland Arms Hotel offers a hint of Georgian elegance in unrivalled surroundings. Built for the ... More | visit website
The Castle Inn (0.12 miles)
A delightful traditional Inn built in the 16th Century, on the A619 as it crosses the River Wye at Bakewell Brdige. This local pub with rooms is famous for its ... More
Croft Cottages (0.27 miles)
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Lathkil Hotel (1.54 miles)
Damsel's Bower at Manor Court Cottages (1.54 miles)
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In the heart of the Peak District National Park, and just 2 miles from Bakewell, this beautiful cluster of converted cottages and barns lies beside the medieval ... More
The Ashford Arms (1.56 miles)
The Ashford Arms is a village inn dating from Napoleonic times, set in the pretty and unspoilt village of Ashford in the Water, just 2 miles from Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the centre of the Peak ... More | visit website
Top Cottage (1.63 miles)
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Set on a quiet side lane just 300 yards from the pretty village centre, two local pubs, shop, gourmet restaurant and riverside, this peaceful and charming cottage ... More
Riverside House (1.65 miles)
Holly Cottage B&B (2.10 miles)
Welcome to Holly Cottage, where we strive to offer quality en-suite B&B accommodation in a relaxed and informal manner whilst ensuring your needs are catered for.
We are located in Pilsley ... More
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