Bakewell Tourist Information

Bakewell Tourist Information Centre. Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell (Tel: 01629 813227). Formerly a Market Hall, this is one of Bakewell's earliest buildings. The four small gables at the eastern face and mullioned windows add great character to this building, constructed during the 1600s. Now houses Bakewell Tourist & National Park Information Centre, an exhibition by Peak District Products and learn how to become a 'Landscape Detective' in the upstairs interpretation area. The Information Centre has a wide range of information available on the Peak District and services include accommodation booking and travel tickets. Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm.

Bakewell All Saints Parish Church. Although most of the structure is dominated by stonework from the 1300s, the church was founded before the Norman Conquest of 1066. The original tower and spire, added in 1340, were taken down and rebuilt between 1841 and 1852. Two Saxon crosses can be found in the churchyard. The Vernon Chapel, on the right wing of the nave, houses memorials to the Manners and Vernon families of Haddon.

Bakewell Old House Museum. Cunningham Place, Bakewell. (Tel: 01629 813642) The building dating from Henry VIII's reign is Bakewell's oldest house, later converted by Arkwright into Mill workers' dwellings. A fascinating social and local history collection. Introductory video. Open daily 1.30pm-4pm. July and August from 11am. Admission charged.

Bakewell Swimming Pool. (Tel: 01629 814205)

Haddon Hall. (Tel: 01629 812855) A magnificent unspoilt Medieval and Tudor manor house. Outstanding terraced rose gardens, restaurant and gift shop. Open daily 10.30am-5pm. Admission charged.

Monsal Trail. The Monsal Trail uses part of the former Midland Railway line through the Peak District National Park. It runs for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill Junction, 3 miles east of Buxton, and Coombs viaduct, 1 mile SE of Bakewell. Four tunnels have been closed for safety reasons, but alternative paths are available. The Bakewell to Longstone section is suitable for cyclists and horse riders.

The M&C Collection of Historic Motorcycles. Matlock Street, Bakewell. (Tel: 01629 815011) Over 40 exhibits along with period memorabilia are on display. The collection is intended to reflect something of the development of the motorcycle from 1900 to the mid 1970s. Parties/groups welcome at other times by prior arrangement.