Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Bakewell

Bakewell is a town in Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom, home to about 3,949 people. Within 50 km by road there are 246 places to visit — 104 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are All Saints Church, Bakewell (1 km), All Saints (5 km) and Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (6 km).

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Bakewell, Derby
Bakewell, Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bakewell at a glance

Location
Derby district, Derby, United Kingdom
Population
about 3,949
Coordinates
53.2134° N, 1.6748° W
Places within 50 km
246 (246 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Bakewell

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Churches near Bakewell

136 churches within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is All Saints Church, Bakewell (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bakewell

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is Harthill Moor (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bakewell

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is Arbor Low (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Bakewell

29 parks within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is Heights of Abraham (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Bakewell

19 museums within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is Peak District Mining Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bakewell

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bakewell. The closest is Carsington Water (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bakewell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bakewell
  2. 1 km All Saints Church, Bakewell · church, Derby
  3. 5 km All Saints · church, Derby
  4. 2 km Harthill Moor · viewpoint, Derby
  5. 4 km Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak · peak, Derby
  6. 7 km Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth · temple, South Yorkshire
  7. 6 km Back to Bakewell

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How to reach Bakewell

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bakewell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches104136All Saints Church, Bakewell (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4545Harthill Moor (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3136Arbor Low (10 km)
    Parks2129Heights of Abraham (16 km)
    Museums1619Peak District Mining Museum (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Carsington Water (22 km)
    Treks66Limestone Way (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Stanage (22 km)
    Caves44Carlswark Cavern, Eyam Dale Shaft (9 km)
    Other attractions34Staircase House (49 km)
    Temples22Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Medina Mosque (27 km)
    Waterfalls12Kinder Scout (29 km)

    Bakewell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bakewell?

    All Saints Church, Bakewell (church, about 1 km), All Saints (church, about 5 km), Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth (temple, about 6 km), Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak (peak, about 6 km), Harthill Moor (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cressbrook Dale (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bakewell?

    246 places on Spotwander: 104 churches, 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Bakewell?

    All Saints Church, Bakewell, about 1 km by road; All Saints (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bakewell?

    Harthill Moor, about 7 km by road; Cressbrook Dale (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bakewell?

    Arbor Low, about 10 km by road; Gib Hill (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bakewell?

    Start in Bakewell, visit All Saints Church, Bakewell, then All Saints, then Harthill Moor, then Holy Trinity Stanton in Peak, then Column of the Temple of Poseidon at Chatsworth, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bakewell?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Bakewell

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bakewell’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bakewell on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.