| 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 miles23.9 km
- Derby 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Mansfield 21.1 miles34 km
- Stockport 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Rotherham 20 miles32.3 km
- Chesterfield 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Macclesfield 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Worksop 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Ilkeston 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Wilmslow 23.8 miles38.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Bakewell Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Ashford in the Water Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Over Haddon Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Great Longstone Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Hassop Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Sheldon Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Nether Haddon Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Rowland Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Youlgrave Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Pilsley Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Little Longstone Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Youlgreave Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Bakewell
DE45 1NJ, DE45 1GN, DE45 1AY, DE45 1EN, DE45 1HA, DE45 1ED, DE45 1DN, DE45 1DS, DE45 1DE … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 26 miles41.9 km
- East Midlands Airport 30.4 miles48.9 km
- Grindleford Railway Station 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Matlock Railway Station 7.5 miles12.1 km
Hotels in Bakewell Ad
- Rafters at Riverside House Hotel 5
- The H Boutique Hotel
- The Ashford Arms 4
- The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire 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 miles5.4 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 3.7 miles6 km
- B2net Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- University of Sheffield University 14.3 miles23 km
- Swithamley Hall Estate 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Job's Wood Forest 14.4 miles23.3 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Rough Wood Forest 15.2 miles24.5 km