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Major city · United Kingdom

Bakewell

Stay one night in Bakewell only if you want Chatsworth and Haddon Hall at opening; otherwise base in Sheffield or Chesterfield and day-trip in.

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Bakewell is a small market town of about 4,000 people and the only sizeable town inside the Peak District National Park, with the park authority's visitor centre on Bridge Street. The town itself takes half a day: a medieval bridge, a Saxon-founded church, a Tudor house museum and the pudding shops. The real draw is outside town — Chatsworth House 4 miles east and Haddon Hall 2 miles south, both reached by bus or car, both needing a timed visit. Bakewell has no railway station, so you arrive by bus from Sheffield, Chesterfield or Derby.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid School summer holidays and bank holiday weekends (town and Chatsworth car parks fill by mid-morning)
Airports
MAN · EMA · LHR
Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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Emergency numbers for Bakewell999 ▾
  • Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)999
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bakewell, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
  • BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi within town£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare, Sheffield or Chesterfield to Bakewell£5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
  • Museum or sight ticketOld House Museum, adult£7.50 (≈ US$10)
  • Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedPub or inn double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedPub or inn double room, a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bakewell pudding and Bakewell tartChatsworth HouseHaddon HallPeak District National Park headquartersMonsal Trail cycling
Airports
MAN Manchester (About 1 h 30 min by car or train-plus-bus; the usual arrival airport for the Peak District.) · EMA East Midlands (About 1 h 15 min by car to Bakewell; train to Derby or Chesterfield, then bus.) · LHR London Heathrow (Train to Sheffield or Chesterfield (about 3 h), then bus 218 or 170.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bakewell: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

14 rd

Feb

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

2°C (36°F)

12 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

11 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

14 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

14 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is compact and walkable: The Square to All Saints Church is about 5 minutes on foot. There is no railway station and no bus station — buses stop around The Square. Bus 218 (Sheffield, about 1 h, via Baslow; some weekday and all weekend journeys call at Chatsworth) and bus 170 (Chesterfield, about 1 h, via Baslow and Chatsworth) are the useful routes; the Transpeak TP1 links Derby, Matlock and Buxton. For Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, use the bus or a taxi; taxis are limited, so book ahead in the evening.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Chatsworth House

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus 218 or 170 to Chatsworth, about 15 min; or 4 miles by car

House and garden need 3–4 hours; book a timed ticket and go at opening.

Haddon Hall

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Bus towards Rowsley or a taxi, about 10 min; or 2 miles by car

Medieval hall, roughly April–October, half a day.

Monsal Trail and Monsal Dale Viaduct

go

Door to door: From 20 min on foot to the viaduct

Walk or cycle from Bakewell along the former railway line

Paved, traffic-free, about 8.5 miles to Buxton; bike hire in Bakewell.

Buxton

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Transpeak TP1 bus, about 40 min

Georgian spa town; worth it only if you have a spare half-day.

Eyam

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus 257 towards Sheffield, about 30 min

Plague village; buses are infrequent, so check return times.

Matlock and Matlock Bath

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Transpeak TP1 bus, about 40 min

Heritage tramway and cable car; a full day if combined with Cromford.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

The Square and Bridge Street

Town centre: pubs with rooms, the visitor centre and all bus stops within a 5-minute walk. Best for one night without a car.

Matlock Street and Water Street

Quiet streets 2–5 minutes south and east of The Square; cafés, pudding shops and two of the larger hotels.

Baslow and Pilsley

Villages on the Chatsworth estate, 2–4 miles east. Better for Chatsworth at opening and for walkers, but you need a car or a bus.

Rowsley

3 miles south-east near Haddon Hall; manor-house hotels and a caravan park. Car or taxi needed for everything.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
Mid
£75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Pub or inn double room1 × 1 night × £130£130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £85£170
Bus 218 Sheffield → Bakewell, one way2 × £6£12
Chatsworth House and garden, adult2 × £35£70
Haddon Hall, adult2 × £30£60
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10£20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£46
Trip total≈ £254 per person per day, bed included£508≈ US$700

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Bakewell excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or tea in a café£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
Bakewell pudding or tart, single portion£3–5 (≈ US$4–7)
Pub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
Fish and chips, sit-in£10–15 (≈ US$14–20)
Pint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
Bus fare, Sheffield or Chesterfield to Bakewell£5–7 (≈ US$7–10)
Taxi within town£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Chatsworth House and garden, adult£35 (≈ US$50)
Old House Museum, adult£7.50 (≈ US$10)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bakewell is a low-crime small town and safe to walk at night. The real risks are traffic on the A6 and the narrow bridge, wet limestone paths and fast-changing weather on the moors — carry a waterproof and tell someone your route.
  • No railway station: you arrive by bus or car, and the last buses to Sheffield and Chesterfield run in the early evening — check the timetable before a late dinner.
  • Chatsworth and Haddon Hall are seasonal (roughly late March to October) and sell timed tickets; house opening days vary, so check before travelling.
  • The A6 and the medieval bridge carry all through traffic; pavements by the bridge are narrow.
  • Bank holiday weekends and summer Saturdays: car parks and the Monsal Trail fill early.
  • Mobile signal is patchy in the dales either side of town.

Emergency numbers

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
999
NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

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Emergency

  • Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)999
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

No embassies in Bakewell; the US embassy is in London, and most countries' consulates are in Manchester or Birmingham. Check your own country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus 218 Sheffield Interchange → Bakewell: about 1 h, roughly £6 (≈ US$8) one way
  • Bus 170 Chesterfield → Bakewell: about 1 h, via Baslow and Chatsworth
  • Taxi Bakewell → Chatsworth: about 10 min, roughly £12–15 (≈ US$16–20)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bakewell. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid School summer holidays and bank holiday weekends (town and Chatsworth car parks fill by mid-morning) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for MAN and EMA: last bus from Sheffield and Chesterfield field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: The Square and Bridge Street, Matlock Street and Water Street, the church and Old House Museum, the riverbank and bridge.
  3. Place pages with verified opening seasons and last entry for Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, the Old House Museum and Thornbridge Hall.
  4. Bank holiday and wet-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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