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.


Picturing Childhood

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Childhood is an experience that unites us all, creating the foundations for the adults we become. Our new 2024 exhibition, Picturing Childhood: A New Perspective at Chatsworth, invites you to explore …

Winsterfest 2024

Mouldridge Lane Matlock

A small friendly festival in the Derbyshire Peak District with FREE camping, caravans, campers, motorhomes. Dog welcome. Family event.

Rosa Festival 2024

Kenslow Farm Bakewell

June 7 - 10. The Rosa mission aims to bring together artists, musicians and creatives from across the UK to create an intimate and unified community through art, music, and people.

Dry Stone Walling for Beginners

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

A two-day weekend course for beginners learning how to restore a dry stone wall under the guidance of an instructor.

£200

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.

Whisky Tasting with Peak Rail

Peak Rail Harrison Way, Darley Dale, Matlock

Enjoy a Steam Hauled Whisky Tasting Train for Fathers Day

Outdoor Theatre Hamlet

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Experience Hamlet as Shakespeare intended; with an all male cast, in an open-air setting, and with Elizabethan costumes and music.

Butterflies & Meadow Life Walk

Haddon Hall Bakewell, Derbyshire

This year we are delighted to welcome back the renowned butterfly expert Steve Orridge to lead a Butterflies and Meadow Life Walk in Haddon Medieval Park.

80s 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.

International Day of Dance

Market Place, Bakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire

6 locations within the Streets of Bakewell will be alive with 30 minutes slots of music and dance from 11am to 4:30 with over 30 international dance groups. Watch, enjoy then have a go.

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.