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 links for any National Park
Bakewell visitor centre
Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DS
11 & 12 February - Essential upgrades to our computer network means phone lines and emails may not work for short periods this weekend. Please be patient if calling or emailing.
Opening times
1 April until 31 October: 9:30am - 5:30pm
1 November until 31 March: 10:00am - 5:00pm
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 Landscape Detectives interactive exhibition on the mezzanine floor offers visitors the opportunity to learn about and understand this special area of the National Park.
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
Interactive exhibitions for all ages
