Sitting on the bank of the River Wye in the heart of the Peak District, the town of Bakewell is perhaps most famous for its delicious pudding. But there is much more than tasty treats on offer in this beautiful market town. The streets are lined with quaint shops, cafes and pubs and historic Derbyshire stone buildings whisper of the town’s fascinating heritage.
Spend the day enjoying a riverside walk, sampling the finest Bakewell puddings and pay a visit to the Old House Museum to discover more about the town’s 500 years of history.
The nearby village of Ashford-in-the-Water is well worth a visit with it’s beautiful cottages and bridges across the Wye, named as the best spot in the country for a game of Poohsticks.
Bakewell serves as the administrative centre of the Peak District National Park and is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. The Peak District offers an endless list of activities, for families, thrill seekers and everyone in between. Popular pursuits include climbing, cycling, horse riding, canoeing and sailing but the list goes on, with plenty of activity centres offering experiences with trained instructors and equipment hire.
For an excellent family friendly bike ride, take a trip along the Monsal trail, a traffic free route which runs along an old railway line taking in superb views of the countryside and the River Wye.
Of course, one of the most popular activities in the Peak District is walking and in such a stunning setting, it doesn’t matter which direction you choose, you are guaranteed spectacular views. There are routes of all lengths and levels to suit all parties, along rivers, through woodlands and around the surrounding hills. Regardless of the distance, all who step out for a ramble will be rewarded with stunning local flora and fauna as well as a tearoom or countryside pub in which to rest their legs.
Camping Le Clos Bouyssac
Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Sauchope Links Park
Linnhe Lochside Holidays
Braidhaugh Holiday Park
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy & Holiday Cottage
West Highland Way Campsite and Hotel Accommodation
Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping
Mountview Lochinver
Eriskay B&B and Glamping
Harvest Moon Holidays
Goldpark Leisure
Hill Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Tanner Farm Park
Plough Leisure Caravan Park
Harry's Field
Hill Cottage Farm Camping & Caravan Park
Forest Edge Touring Park (Shorefield)
Old Barn Touring Park
Ninham Country Holidays
Grange Farm
Experience Sussex at Wimbles Farm
Park Farm Caravan and Camping
Lepe Meadows Campsite
The Garlic Farm Yurts
Lepe Beach Campsite
East Crinnis Holiday Park
Hendra Holiday Park
Field725 Camping & Glamping
Graston Copse Holiday Park
Highlands End Holiday Park
Woodovis Park
Cheglinch Camping
Beverley Holidays
Foxhangers Canalside Holidays
Chy Carne Holiday Park
Trevornick Holiday Park
East Thorne
The Laurels Holiday Park
Tregarton Park
Campden Yurts
Looe Country Park Caravan & Campsite
Tencreek Holiday Park
Forest Glade Holiday Park
Cofton Country Holidays
Langstone Manor Caravan & Camping Park
Hele Valley Holiday Park
Stowford Farm Meadows
Golden Cap Holiday Park
Back of Beyond Touring Park
Merley Court Touring Park (shorefield)
Portesham Dairy Farm Camp Site
Sandyholme Holiday Park
Dorset Forest Garden
Home Farm Holiday Park
Old Oaks Touring Park
Petruth Paddocks
Prattshayes Campsite & Exmouth Country Lodge
Quantock Orchard Caravan Park
Hole Station Campsite
St Tinney Farm
Trewan Hall
Hobby Farm
Treglisson Touring Park
Glastonbury Cottages and Caravanning Certificated Site
Woodview Campsite
Andrewshayes Holiday Park
Court Farm Campsite
Carvynick Holiday Park
Reforge Retreat
Galton Campsite
Fairwood Lakes Holiday Park
Mousehole Camping
Deanwood Caravan and Camping
The Hen's Den at Orchard Organic Farm
Canna Farm Campsite
West Kellow Yurts
Cheglinch Farm Glamping
Treloy Touring Park
Nolton Cross Caravan Park
Cwmdu Campsite
Waenfechan Glamping and Camping
Hafod Hall Camping Club
Red Kite Touring Park
Tyn Cornel Camping & Caravan Park
Hungerford Farm Touring Caravan Park
Daisy Bank Caravan Park
Plas Farm Caravan Park
Brynawelon Caravan and Camping Park
Newcourt Farm
Ty Mawr Tents and Tourers Certificated Site
Gwaun Vale Touring Park
Ty Cynan Caravan & Camping
Carn Springs
Treheli Farm
Nyth Robin
Living Room Treehouses
Redwood Valley
The Buttles Caravan Park
Allibella Shepherd's Hut
