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Bakewell
This pleasant town is famous for its Bakewell pudding and it is a good base for travellers who would rather not stay in the countryside.
Practical information
Bakewell Tourist Information Centre
Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell
Tel (01629) 816 558
Website www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Open Jan-Feb 10am-5pm daily; Mar-Oct 9.30am-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-5pm daily
Coming & going
National Express coaches go to Derby, Leicester, London, Manchester and Matlock. Buses stop at the corner of Buxton Road and Matlock Street. There are also local buses to other towns and villages in the Peak District.
Hostel accommodation
Youlgreave YHA
Fountain Square, Youlgreave, near Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bus 171, 181
Tel (01629) 636 518
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Haddon Hall
This stately home southeast of Bakewell was built 800 years ago and is one of the country's best-preserved historic houses.
A6, 3.25km southeast of Bakewell
Tel (01629) 812855
Website www.haddonhall.co.uk
Admission £8.75
Open Apr-Sep 10.30am-5pm daily; Oct Thu-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm
Old House Museum
This small museum has a variety of exhibits relating to local history.
Cunningham Place, North Church Street, Bakewell
Tel (01629) 813 642
Admission £3
Open Apr-Jun 1.30am-3.30pm daily; Jul-Sep 11am-3.30pm; Oct 1.30pm-3.30pm daily
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