My husband and I stumbled across the museum after exploring the church and grounds. This museum is filled with interesting exhibits including an original cell door from Bakewell police station, lots.of information about when the building was a cotton mill, and it gave a great...More

What a wonderful museum set in one of the oldest houses in Bakewell, they are still finding things hidden within the thick walls. The house has gone through so many changes in it's long life with bits added on and rooms blocked off, well worth...More

Fabulous small museum. Set in a Tudor building, actually lived in until 1966! Tells Bakewell’s story through local artefacts- including the Workhouse clock. History that you can hold in your hand, literally. Ticket covers return visits in the year- we’ll certainly be back. Introductory video...More

After a very long uphill walk through the churchyard to get to this place, as we had parked in the town, i sat in the entrance to catch my breath and two lovely cheery ladies greeted me. after paying a very low fee, we took...More

Thank you to the wonderful Volunteer Susan who took us around on a tour. I think it was Thursday 30 August. Great speaker , great humour, great history & Truths & Myths... Many thanks Julie from Australia

Very interesting little museum. Lots of different displays to look at. Definitely worth the £5 entry fee!

Absolutely fabulous. My 3 children and I found this absolute gem after following the trial from the TIC in Bakewell. We arrived at 3.50 and the museum closed at 4. A generous volunteer brought out lollies for the children as they could not let us...More