Monsal Trail : Essential lighting works is taking place from Mon 13 May for five weeks. Tunnels will remain open but light levels may be lower than usual. Please obey signs and take care when passing the works.
Visiting
Make the most of your visit to the glorious Peak District.
- Visitor centres
Locations and contact details of our four visitor centres - Pedal Peak District
Route maps, bike hire and how to get fit for free - Guided walks and events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Getting here
Make use of the best public transport of any national park
Bakewell visitor centre
Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell,
Derbyshire DE45 1DS
Opening times
1 April 2013 until 31 October 2013: 9:30am - 5:00pm
1 November 2012 until 31 March 2013: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Telephone: 01629 816558
Fax: 01629 814782
Email: bakewell@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully accessible and ideally placed to welcome you to Bakewell and the ‘White Peak’ when you arrive. The centre is a joint venture between the Peak District National Park Authority and Derbyshire Dales District Council and is located in the atmospheric 17th century Old Market Hall.
The mezzanine floor houses a photographic gallery offering visitors the opportunity to experience the wonderful, dramatic landscapes the Peak District National Park has to offer.
How to get to Bakewell visitor centre
Visiting information
Access for visitors with disabilities
The visitor centre is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities. More information on accessibility
Admission
Free
National Park information, local and national tourist information
Local and national accommodation bookings
Public transport information, timetables and Day Rover tickets
Theatre programmes, theatre vouchers and Buxton Opera House tickets
Information and tickets for local events
Fax and photocopy service
Retail area
Local arts and crafts, maps and guide books, gifts and clothing
Exhibitions
The Peak District Photography Gallery has been created to highlight the special qualities of the National Park whilst supporting local professional landscape and wildlife photographers in the display and sale of their work. The gallery, located upstairs on the mezzanine floor presents a visual celebration of the Peak District National Park.
Bakewell Miniguide is available from the centre or available to download here
