Name: Bakewell Old House Museum
Rating: 5.0

Bakewell Old House Museum

Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD, UK

1-99 Years

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Description

The Bakewell Old House Museum in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire is a typical 16th-century yeoman's house that now houses a museum. It tells the story of the house as well as the lives of people from Bakewell and this part of the Peak District.

Visitors can explore the stories of the inhabitants and owners ranging from Christopher Plant, the Tudor tithe collector, Sir Richard Arkwright who housed his mill workers here, and the Pitt family who lived in one of the cottages in Victorian times.

Price starts from £7.50 for Adults and £4.50 for Children(5-16 years & under 5s free). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

The House: What stories these walls could tell! Built in the reign of Henry VIII as a tax collector's cottage, the building was expanded into a gentleman's residence in the Elizabethan period - complete with garderobe (Tudor toilet). In the Industrial Revolution, it was repurposed as mill workers' cottages, by none other than Richard Arkwright himself who had built his third cotton spinning mill in Bakewell at Lumford. The house retains surviving features from all these periods: so there are plenty of details for all architectural enthusiasts.
The Collections: Our collections are as varied as the building itself. Artefacts found encased in the walls from the Tudor period, to ceramics, textiles and costumes, toys and cameras, there's all sorts hidden away in every nook and cranny. Donated by local residents over the last sixty years, there is a story behind every one of these artefacts, linking them to this particular corner of Derbyshire.
Children's trails: We have new children's trails this year: an updated Rat Trail, our Scavenger Hunt and Journey with George, a choose your own adventure trail. Rewarded with a special pin badge!
Guided tours of Bakewel: We regularly provide guided tours of the town for historical societies, U3A groups, Rotary, Round Table, Probus, Women’s Institute and Townswomen’s Guilds and other specialized groups.

Facilities

Parking: Car Parking at the museum is limited to Blue Badge holders or other visitors by prior agreement (please book Admission tickets online to reserve it or phone in advance).
Assistance dogs: We welcome dogs to the museum. We have a water bowl at the entrance for them.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £7.50.
Child (5 to 16): £4.50
Childer under 5: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk/visiting/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

25 March to 5 November: Monday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm. Last entry 3.30pm.

Address: Bakewell Old House Museum, Cunningham Place, Bakewell DE45 1DD, UK

Post Code: DE45 1DD

Council: Derbyshire Dales

County: Derbyshire

By Car: Car Parking at the museum is limited to Blue Badge holders or other visitors by prior agreement (please book Admission tickets online to reserve it or phone in advance).
By Coach: From Rutland Square, coaches can drive up King Street to South Church Street (B5055). Reverse back into Yeld Road and pull up at the top side of Church Lane on the left to offload passengers.
By Bus: Local route-Bus No 178 leaves Bath Gardens (near the Rutland Hotel) stopping on South Church Street. The museum is then a short three minute walk along Church Lane. From Derby-The 6.1 bus Get off at the 'Bakewell Stand E' stop and walk along Matlock Street into Bakewell town centre. Head for Rutland Square and then follow our walking directions above.
Parking: Car Parking at the museum is limited to Blue Badge holders or other visitors by prior agreement (please book Admission tickets online to reserve it or phone in advance).