Peak District National Park Visitor Centre - Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK.
N 53° 12.823 W 001° 40.453
30U E 588531 N 5896865
This tourist information and visitor centre is located on Bridge Street in Bakewell.
Waymark Code: WM11GTQ
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
Views: 3
This tourist information and visitor centre is located on Bridge Street in Bakewell. It occupies the Old Market Hall, a Grade II listed building.
"HISTORY:
The building served as Town Hall from 1827 also used as wash-house
and courtroom in mid C19. In 1858 floor removed and building
used as courtroom and assembly hall. Became market hall when
Bakewell's new town hall was built in 1891." Source: (
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"Located in the 17th century Old Market Hall in the centre of town, Bakewell Visitor Centre is fully accessible. The experienced staff provide a comprehensive information service for the National Park, offering advice on local events, public transport and how to make the most of your visit to the area. The retail area displays a wide range of locally produced arts and crafts. Gifts, souvenirs and local maps are also available as well a large selection of literature to appeal to walkers, cyclists and enthusiasts of the Peak District National Park. We are also able to book accommodation anywhere in the country or reserve you theatre tickets for Buxton Opera House and a variety of other local events.
The centre has a photography gallery located upstairs on the mezzanine floor (floor -lift provided). The Peak District Photography Gallery has been created to highlight the special qualities of the National Park whilst supporting local professional landscape and wildlife photographers in the display and sale of their work. The gallery, located upstairs on the mezzanine floor presents a visual celebration of the Peak District National Park." Source: (
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"Exhibitions
The Peak District Photography Gallery has been created to highlight the special qualities of the National Park and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the wonderful, dramatic landscapes of this inspiring part of the UK, while supporting local professional landscape and wildlife photographers in the display and sale of their work. The gallery, located upstairs on the mezzanine floor, presents a visual celebration of the Peak District National Park and has a number of exhibitions planned throughout the year." Source: (
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