How do I spend a day in Bakewell?

Top Attractions in Bakewell
  1. Chatsworth House. 9,355. Art Galleries • Historic Sites. ...
  2. Monsal Trail. 1,825. Hiking Trails. ...
  3. Haddon Hall. 1,911. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. ...
  4. River Wye. 173. Bodies of Water. ...
  5. Thornbridge Brewery. 201. ...
  6. Thornbridge Estate. 403. ...
  7. Magpie Mines. Historic Sites • Mines. ...
  8. All Saints Church. 148.




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Thinly disguised as 'Lambton' in Jane Austen's literary classic Pride and Prejudice, Bakewell is the ideal place for an interesting town walk. Take a stroll through the town and discover scenic buildings, charming courtyards and pretty streets, or feed the ducks during a riverside stroll.

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Bakewell is a busy and bustling town that I think can be explored with a good half day (probably an afternoon). The morning could be spent paying a visit to the nearby historic tourist attractions of Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall.

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This lovely circular walk takes you along the banks of the River Wye from the ancient market town of Bakewell into the picture-perfect village of Ashford-in-the-Water. From there the route heads up through pastureland onto the Monsal Trail, before returning on quiet field paths to Bakewell. This is a walk of 5.7 miles.

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Buxton is larger but it is still only a smallish town - though with more amenities like a theatre. Assuming that you are still reliant on public transport for your journey, Bakewell in certainly the most central place for touring the Peak District and all the places listed by Essex Wanderer.

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The Most Beautiful Places in The Peak District
  1. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale. Monsal Head and Monsal Dale are certainly one of the most photographed spots in the Peak District, and it's easy to see why. ...
  2. Eyam Village. ...
  3. Hope Valley. ...
  4. The Roaches. ...
  5. Surprise View, Peak District.


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The trail is 8.5 miles long, stretching at its furthest points between Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale and Coombs Road in Bakewell, with lots of access points connecting to additional footpaths and bridleways. The route is near to Great Longstone, Little Longstone, Cressbrook Mill, Litton Mill and Tideswell Dale.

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Bakewell, you could say, is best known for a confection made by mistake. In around 1860, a cook at the Rutland Arms was baking a jam tart but misunderstood the recipe and in turn created what is now known as the Bakewell Pudding. Now, almost every visitor to the town samples this culinary delight.

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Summary: A four mile walk from Bakewell along the Monsal Trail to the viewpoint at Monsal Head.

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What's the difference between a Bakewell tart and a cherry Bakewell? A Cherry Bakewell is a version of the Bakewell tart where a layer of almond fondant is added on top of the frangipane and topped with a halved glacé cherry.

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It's a little taster of what to expect if you were to walk the full Monsal Trail. It's a beautiful 4-mile circular, taking you along the Wye Valley, onto the Monsal Trail, and back around by the little village of Blackwell. It's a lovely walk to be enjoyed all year round.

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There are several car parks in and around Bakewell, enabling for all-day parking or just popping to the shops for an hour or two.
  • Bakewell Bridge Car Park Pay And Display. ...
  • Smith Island Car Park Pay And Display. ...
  • Agricultural Business Centre Car Park Pay And Display. ...
  • Granby Road Car Park Pay And Display.


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Derbyshire is full of quaint towns and villages, but according to research conducted by Savills, the most desirable one to set-up life in is Edensor, based in the Peak District. The village is nestled away between the hills of the national park, and its houses are detailed with iconic blue Chatsworth paint.

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