What's on in Bakewell

Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check with the event organiser before attending.


Dry Stone Walling for Beginners

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

£200 per person, two-day course Restoring a dry stone wall is a positive and relaxing experience which promotes mindfulness and boosts wellbeing in an inspirational natural environment.  Join us for a fun and informal dry stone walling course building a real dry stone wall in a stunning countryside setting. Get out in the fresh air, …

Outdoor Theatre: Twelfth Night at Chatsworth

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare's greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. For …

90s Silent Disco at Chatsworth Stables Courtyard

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

For one night only, put on state-of-the-art headphones and experience the Chatsworth Stables Courtyard transformed into a feel good 80s silent disco.

Bakewell Well Dressing

Garden of Remembrance Bath Garden, The Square, Bakewell

See Bakewell's beautiful well dressings and the blessing of the wells ceremony.

Old Park Guided Tour

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Explore and learn more about the historic Old Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an area of the park normally closed to visitors, before spending your afternoon in the Chatsworth Garden.

1940s Weekend at Peak Rail

Rowsley South Station Matlock

Take a journey down memory lane as this event gives you a unique opportunity to experience life in World War II and how both the military and civilians survived and adapted to war.

Buxton International Festival

Buxton 3 The Square


Experience world class opera, music, books and jazz in the heart of the Peak District. Recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK's leading arts festivals.

Bakewell Country Festival

Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Way, Haddon Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

A family-focused summer festival on Bakewell Showground, the packed line-up includes a festival stage, animal experiences, family entertainment, culinary theatre, full centre ring programme and much more.

Secret Gardens of Winster

Beautiful historic Peak District village of Winster, over 20 gardens open to the public including gnome trail for children and accessible and dog friendly gardens

Chatsworth Classic & Performance Motor Show

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Set within the beautiful Chatsworth Estate, Great British Motor Shows are delighted to host the first Chatsworth Classic & Performance Motor Show on Sunday 20th July 2025. Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Performance cars, Light Commercials, Ex – Army and Classic 4×4’s.Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena on display on the Chatsworth Park grounds with …

Music at Haddon – The Pennine Singers

Haddon Hall Bakewell, Derbyshire

The Pennine Singers are a mixed chamber choir based primarily in the Oldham and Glossop areas, East of Greater Manchester. 2023 marks their 40th year of making music.