BAKEWELL
- 'ancient capital of the Peak...'
Our Peak district Cottages are just 2 miles from Bakewell, famous for its
Puddings,
Annual events and for receiving royal charter as a market
town in 1330, markets are still held every Monday in the town
centre and there is a thriving livestock market. The town has a
long and fascinating
history;
mentioned in the
Dooms Day Book of 1085,`Badequella’ meaning Bath-well.
Less than 200 years ago, Bakewell presented a completely
different picture with narrow streets and timber framed
properties, many of which had thatched roofs. The modern layout
of the town only came about in the 19th century.
Modern Bakewell has something for everyone, and everything for
someone, from its many historic buildings and its wonderful
riverside walks along the banks of the Wye, to its award-winning
newly designed and recently revamped town centre with shopping
arcades and numerous emporiums of excellence. For more
information see
bakewellonline.co.uk
