Location: Bakewell
Top Things to do in Bakewell
Top 10 Free Things to do in Bakewell, England
Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell pudding. It is located on the River Wye, about thirteen miles (21 km) southwest of Sheffield. In the 2011 census the civil parish of Bakewell had a population of 3,949. The town is close to the tourist attractions of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.
Restaurants in Bakewell
1. Tagg Lane Dairy LTD
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 91 reviews
Producing Luxury Dairy products from our happy Jersey cows in the heart of the beautiful Peak District. Italian inspired Gelato, Our famous raw Jersey milk and of course our Gelato.
Reviewed By RoryS894 - Bakewell, United Kingdom
What more could you ask for than fresh, raw milk ice-cream from Jersey cows?! It's truly delicious and my 8 year old has declared it his favourite ever, which is quite the statement from an ice-cream aficionado! Would highly recommend a trip out to anyone visiting or living nearby.
2. River Wye
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Fishker82 - Oxford, United Kingdom
Nice run out to Bakewell in the car from Sheffield on a sunny but cold November Sunday afternoon. Many cafe's and shops were open in accordance with COVID-19 rules (lots of queues outside etc.) but you could get fish and chips, cups of tea, snacks etc with ease. Bought some duck food from a local pet shop and fed the ducks whilst walking down the river. Really nice day.
3. All Saints Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Z5249AThelenh - Matlock, United Kingdom
Interesting church with much to see. History of it is displayed at rear of church. Always made to feel welcome
4. Monsal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,693 reviews
Reviewed By 502albertb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We hired bikes lovely trail to see amazing views along the way cafes and toilets along the way good for all people of all needs paths wide and safe well recommend
5. Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 764 reviews
We pride ourselves on offering quality produce fresh from the estate, tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and other small food producers. We are proud of our history and philosophy, and invite you to come and explore our farm shop.
Reviewed By Bedfog
The Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop and Café is a delight for locals and for visitors. We spent a week in a self-catering cottage and the shop provided us with excellent quality fresh produce, a large and high-quality range of estate meat, seafood and a very tempting range of baked goods and desserts. Highlights were the excellent pre-prepared fish pie and the famous Bakewell tarts. Very friendly and obliging staff complete the experience. Highly recommended.
6. Peak District Photography Gallery
7. The Rutland Antiques Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By paulcW5355BT - Bedford, United Kingdom
Had a browse in the centre, lots of interesting things to see. Centrally located and has a tea room for refreshments
8. Magpie Mines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Mining for lead has been carried out at Magpie Mine, near Bakewell, for over 250 years, and the site is one of the best examples of its kind in the country. The area is protected by Scheduled Monument status and there is free access on foot to the site (vehicles are not allowed on site). There are new interpretation boards being erected on site to explain how the mine will have looked when being worked. Peak District Mines Historical Society take care of Magpie Mine. They are often on site at weekends and happy to answer questions.
Reviewed By Bww1111 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Found Magpie Mine by chance and decided to have a look around. What an amazing piece of history! Lovely well kept site and plenty of information on the board about the place. I noticed that other visitors had commented on there being very little information on the site but I felt there was enough and I looked up more information on the internet when I got home. It was quite cold there as it is in a very open spot so wrap up warm if you do visit. Parking is on the road and it will take you a couple of minutes to reach the site. Will definately visit again.
9. Roly's Fudge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Roly's Fudge Pantry Bakewell, home of the Cherry Bakewell fudge! Pop in and see us making it daily and take home some delicious, creamy, crumbly fudge!
Reviewed By HazzaNorfolk - Upwell, United Kingdom
If you're a lover of all things sweet smelling and tasting then a visit to Roly's fudge shop in Bakewell (or any of their other shops) is a must. Seeing hand made fudge produced in the shop is definitely something you don't see in other shops. The young lady in the Bakewell shop was very friendly and was very obliging in letting us try samples. Other people in the shop also couldn't make up their minds as to what flavour fudge block or blocks to have. Obviously some are better flavoured than others, but we liked the limited edition eaton mess, as well as the Bakewell flavour. Not the cheapest but then again, quality counts.
10. Bath Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Brisca01 - Billingham, United Kingdom
What a wonderful place to relax. The display of flowers and plants was exemplary. Hats off to the folks that provide us with such a venue.
