| Coordinates: | 53.214, -1.679 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 21 68 |
| Population: | 3,949 |
Bakewell is a compact historic market town in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, sitting on the banks of the River Wye and at the edge of the Peak District National Park. Its stone-built streets, old bridge and surrounding limestone dales make it a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring nearby routes such as the Monsal Trail.
Known for the original Bakewell pudding and a long market tradition, Bakewell retains independent shops, tearooms and a tourism-led economy that sits alongside agriculture; visitors often combine a trip with nearby stately homes like Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. Historic features and regular agricultural shows reflect a lively local community that balances heritage with a steady flow of visitors.
Postcode districts covering Bakewell
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Derby 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Mansfield 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Stockport 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Rotherham 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Chesterfield 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Macclesfield 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Worksop 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Ilkeston 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Wilmslow 24.2 miles39 km
Neighbouring places
- Hassop Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Ashford in the Water Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Over Haddon Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Nether Haddon Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Great Longstone Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pilsley Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Rowland Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Edensor Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Sheldon Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Youlgreave Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Youlgrave Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Little Longstone Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Bakewell
DE45 1YG, DE45 1ET, DE45 1AD, DE45 1ED, DE45 1BT, DE45 1HG, DE45 1DR, DE45 1FG, DE45 1ES … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 26.4 miles42.5 km
- East Midlands Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
- Grindleford Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Matlock Railway Station 7.2 miles11.7 km
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Schools in Bakewell
- Bakewell C of E Infant School Primary
- Lady Manners School Secondary
- St Anselm's School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Chatsworth House Country house 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 13.8 miles22.2 km
- University of Sheffield University 14 miles22.5 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.3 miles23 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Job's Wood Forest 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Rough Wood Forest 15.3 miles24.6 km