Bakewell, Derbyshire,
DE45 1DL, England.
M: 07764 261233
T: +44 (0) 1629 810333
F: +44 (0) 1629 813703
E: info@bakewellholidayapartments.com
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Experience
the best the Peak District has to offer; from fun filled activities to
arts and culture, we’ve plenty of things worth getting out of bed
for.
One of the best views in the Peak District is from the top of Monsal Head near Bakewell. It really is the most spectacular view of Monsal Dale and the railway viaduct.
ARTS
AND CULTURE
Chatsworth House
is set among Capability Brown Gardens, and is the classical Palladian
centrepiece of one of England’s most celebrated aristocratic estates.
Located just 5 minutes drive from Bakewell it also offers a fantastic
day out for children with a farmyard full of animals to pet and an adventure
playground. www.chatsworth.org
Bakewell Arts Festival takes place through August with everything from jazz concerts to Bakewell Youth Theatre performances to mask making workshops, all happening in and around Bakewell town centre. www.bakewellfestival.com
Visit Bakewell Arts and Design in a converted sawmill on the River Wye in Bakewell (next to Felicini Restaurant), see artists working in their studios and visit the art gallery. www.bakewellartsanddesign.com
ATTRACTIONS
Chatsworth House
– See above in arts and culture – plus
• Textile workshops and Taster Days
• Chatsworth farm shop and gastronomic events
• Floral demonstrations and workshops
• Farmyard and Garden Discovery Days
• Behind the scenes days at Chatsworth House
• Exciting events in 2012 including Horse Trials, Country Fair,
etc
www.chatsworth.org
T:01246 565300
Haddon Hall is a great visit for both adults and children, dating from the 12th century; it is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned it since 1567. The house is open to visitors from April to October, with a number of special events staged throughout the season. www.haddonhall.co.uk T:01629 812855
The Old House Museum is situated just up the road from Bagshaw Hall and is Derbyshire Museum of the Year showcasing 500 years of history it makes for interesting viewing. T:01629 813642 http://www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk/
The Heights of Abraham is located in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales in Matlock Bath. The cable car ride offers spectacular views across the Derwent Valley while at the top waits Great Masson Cavern, Rutland Cavern Mine experience, a children’s play area and a café. www.heightsofabraham.com T:01629 582365
Crich Tramway Village is a unique street scene that truly takes you on a journey through times when cobbled streets and the rumble and clang of passing trams was part of everyday life. www.tramway.co.uk T:01773 854321
Peak Rail not only offers you a nostalgic steam train journey but the opportunity to enjoy the breath taking scenery of the Derbyshire countryside. Special events take place throughout the year. T:01629 580381 www.peakrail.co.uk
Matlock Bath Aquarium is fascinating and fun for all the family with a gemstone and fossil collection, the hologram gallery and a thermal pool. T:01629 583624 www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk
Treak Cliff Cavern in Castleton is an ancient underground wonderland, formed by Blue John miners in the 1750's with hand toolsand. A fun and educational family day out. www.bluejohnstone.com T:01433 620571
Bakewell pudding (never ‘tart’) tastes best when you have purchased it ceremonially from the Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop in the main square. T:01629812193
Stilton lovers should make a pilgrimage to Hartington, where the Old Cheese Shop on Market Place showcases a fine selection of more than 30 British cheeses. T:01298 84935
Bakewell Farmers Markets take place right through the year, generally on the last Saturday of the month. Bakewell Farm Shop and Chatsworth Farm Shop also offer fantastic local produce all year round.
Local shopping centres include Masson Mills Shopping Village in Matlock Bath, T:01629 760208 and Peak Village Shopping Centre in Rowsley, T:01629 735326.
Visit the ‘plague village’ of Eyam (pronounced ‘eem’), whose residents helped stop the Black Death spreading in 1665 by quarantining themselves from the outside world. Various plaques commemorating the plague’s victims tell the story – but it’s more absorbing than morbid. There’s even one outside the popular Eyam Tea Room on the square T:01433 630725
WALKS
With its inexhaustible network of public footpaths and trails –
some 1,600 miles worth in total – the region couldn’t be
more of a walkers paradise. If you want accessibility, the Pennine Way
is easily reached from Edale, and the Tissington Trail follows the gentile
slope of another disused railway track. However, the walk up Kinder
Scout makes for a classic, tough as boots excursion.
Free
Ranger Guided Walks - Peak Park Authority Rangers lead over 250
free guided walks each year. There are walks suitable for everyone,
many are accessible by public transport, and dogs on leads are allowed.
Typical examples:
• One Dale at a Time - a walk exploring limestone dales and surrounding
access land - 4.5 miles.
• Peakland Panorama - walk to explore the northern moors of Bleaklow
- 10 miles.
• Change at Miller’s Dale - walk looking at centuries of
change to the landscape around Miller’s Dale - 5 miles.
There is a full list of guided walks and events in 2012 available on
the Peak
District National Park Website or as a small (311kb) pdf which can
be downloaded from Here.
Visit Peak District (the official tourist board of The Peak District & Derbyshire) has a section dedicated to walking breaks and routes. Here you can find out about any of the local walking festivals which take place throughout the year, see popular walking routes, and even download routes/ maps of a wide range of local walks.
Sally Mosley Guided Walks offers guided walks in The Peak District National Park with a difference - every walk includes a commentary on local history, facts, features & gossip! Themed Walks are also available - incorporating a unique tour or exclusive attraction. www.sallymosley.co.uk T: 01629 814108
The Peak District Walking page is a great source of information for anyone planning on walking, hiking or fell-running in the Peak District National Park; Including – which maps to buy, suggested routes, GPS, articles on equipment, and a list of other sites relating to walking in the area. www.thepeakdistrict.info/walking
Peak District Walking Days offer tailor made walks to suit your needs, including: personal guided walks, open group walks, night hikes, team away days, Navigation & compass days, and celebration weekends. www.peakdistrictwalkingdays.co.uk T: 07774 122 845
Will4Adventure offer weekend courses in scrambling, rock climbing, mountaineering and navigation plus a top selection of free walking weekends in the Peak District, perfect for corporate team building weekends.
John Tyzak Fly Fishing - If a weekend or afternoon of relaxed fishing is more up your street then John Tyzack - fly fishing instruction and guiding services from the 5 times English National Rivers Champion will be perfect for you.
Peak Tours –Cycling and walking holidays in the Peak District have plenty of great ideas for cycling routes and can offer cycle hire.
Helicoptors - For a totally different way to see the Peak District try Penine Helicopters-Pleasure flights, they offer flights such as the ‘Dambusters Run’ and ‘Compo’s Country Trail’.
Golf - Bring your
clubs and swing your way around Bakewell Golf Club’s 9 hole course.
www.bakewellgolfclub.co.uk
T:01629 812307
Cycle Hire - Bakewell Cycle Hire can be contacted on T:01335 348603.
To organise a fantastic ride in a hot air balloon Dragon
Balloon Company can be contacted on. T:01433 623007.
Go Ape – Climb 30ft rope ladders, Tarzan swing into a giant net, zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle hire wire rope bridges www.goape.co.uk T:08450 949619
Matlock Farm Park - The park has a varied selection of animals including llamas, goats, turkeys, deer, ponies, alpacas, chickens, sheep and donkeys to name but a few. www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Monsal Trail Cycle Hire at Hassop Station - Enjoy the traffic free Monsal Trail with a range of bikes, tag-a-longs, child seats, and even electric bikes. The spectacular tunnels along the trail have recently been re-opened and illuminated creating an uninterrupted 20km path through the Peak District. www.monsaltrail.co.uk T: 01629 810588
Peak District Events Diary 2012
• Peak District Events in June 2012
• Peak District Events in July 2012
• Peak District Events in August 2012
• Peak District Events in September 2012
• Peak District Events in October 2012
• Peak District Events in November 2012
• Peak District Events in December 2012
• Annual Events in The Peak District
BAKEWELL EATING AND DRINKING
We’ve tracked down the best cafes for people watching, the bars with the coolest cocktails, the most accomplished restaurants and the most inviting pubs.
Restaurants
Felicini,
Rutland Mill, Coombs Road, Bakewell, DE45 2EB
www.felicini.co.uk
T:01629 813813
Famous for serving first class modern Italian inspired cuisine with
a signature style of ‘traditional classic with a distinctive modern
twist’. Guests of Bakewell Holiday Apartments receive a 25% discount
off their food at Felicinis in Bakewell.
Piedaniels,
Bath Street, Bakewell, DE451DX
T:01629 812687
A French restaurant located in the centre of Bakewell with a light and
smart atmosphere, all the food here is locally sourced and cooked fresh
on the premises.
Le
Mistral, Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS
T:01246 810077
Award winning, French-inspired bistro and wine shop. Serving simple,
delicious food that's locally-sourced and cooked fresh to order.
The best pub food you’ve ever tasted!
The
Bulls Head, Church Street, Ashford in the Water, DE451QB
T:01629 812931
This is a proper pub, open fires in each room, locals at the bar and
a fantastic, award-winning menu. Offering classics such as steak and
Stockport ale pie with braised red cabbage and dripping roast potatoes,
and remarkable puddings.
The
Peacock Pub, Bridge Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DS
Tel: 01629 813635
The Peacock is a traditional pub situated in the centre of Bakewell,
offering bar meals and a restaurant with a comfortably furnished dining
area with a varied menu with a wide range of specials.
Cafes
The
Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, The Square, Bakewell, DE451BT
T:01629 812193
Taste the Original Bakewell Pudding in the quaint café above
the shop. The original really is the best!
The Divine Deli, Rutland
Square, Buxton Rd, Bakewell.
T: 01629 815748
Just around the corner!
Byways, Water Lane, Bakewell,
DE45 1EU.
T: 01629 812807
Upstairs opposite Natwest Bank with panelled walls and open fires.
The Pudding Parlour / H’s
Wine Bar, Wye House, Water Street, Bakewell, DE45 1EW.
T: 01629 815107
A mix of daytime business and a trendy bar upstairs for night time.
The Lime Lounge, Bridge Street,
Bakewell, DE45 1DS.
T: 01629 815414
Near to Bakewell Bridge, good for ‘people watching’
