| Coordinates: | 53.213, -1.69 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 20 68 |
The Bakewell area in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England sits in the heart of the Peak District, straddling the River Wye. Its compact historic centre, with medieval streets, Georgian facades and All Saints' Church, reflects a long market-town heritage and makes it a popular base for walkers and sightseers.
Economically the area leans heavily on tourism, independent shops and cafés (famous locally for the Bakewell pudding), alongside agriculture and small businesses serving surrounding villages. Regular markets, country shows and easy access to trails such as the Monsal Trail and estates like Chatsworth House mean the community balances a village atmosphere with a steady flow of visitors year‑round.
Postcode districts covering Bakewell
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 14.9 miles
- Derby 22.7 miles
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.5 miles
- Mansfield 21.1 miles
- Stockport 23.5 miles
- Rotherham 20 miles
- Chesterfield 10.7 miles
- Macclesfield 18.7 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles
- Worksop 24.9 miles
- Ilkeston 22.8 miles
- Wilmslow 23.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bakewell Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Ashford in the Water Parish 1.5 miles
- Over Haddon Parish 1.7 miles
- Great Longstone Built-up area 2 miles
- Hassop Parish 2.1 miles
- Sheldon Parish 2.1 miles
- Nether Haddon Parish 2.3 miles
- Rowland Parish 2.5 miles
- Youlgrave Ward 2.5 miles
- Pilsley Parish 2.6 miles
- Little Longstone Parish 2.6 miles
- Youlgreave Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Bakewell
DE45 1JW, DE45 1GF, DE45 1QG, DE45 1BQ, DE45 1GA, DE45 1GB, DE45 1NZ, DE45 1JB, DE45 1NB … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 26 miles
- East Midlands Airport 30.4 miles
- Grindleford Railway Station 6.9 miles
- Matlock Railway Station 7.5 miles
Hotels in Bakewell Ad
- The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire 4
- Lathkil Hotel 3
- The H Boutique Hotel 4.5
- Rafters at Riverside House Hotel 5
- Castle Inn 3
- The Ashford Arms 4
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 3.4 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.7 miles
- B2net Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.4 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.1 miles
- University of Sheffield University 14.3 miles
- Swithamley Hall Estate 14.4 miles
- Job's Wood Forest 14.4 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.6 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 14.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.2 miles
- Rough Wood Forest 15.2 miles