Bakewell Old House Museum

Immerse yourself in the stories of Bakewell and this part of the Peak District at our award-winning museum.

Based in a Tudor building, explore the stories of the inhabitants and owners ranging from Christopher Plant, the Tudor tithe collector, Sir Richard Arkwright who housed his mill workers here, and the Pitt family who lived in one of the cottages in Victorian times.

The museum volunteers really look forward to seeing you!

Tickets can be purchased on the door or online.

2026 exhibition: Home Sweet Home

Throughout 2026, Bakewell Old House Museum has an exhibition of doll's houses and miniatures. Explore locally-made doll's houses from the 1870s, a large collection of historic early 20th Lines Brothers (Tri-Ang) doll's houses, as well as other historic and modern variants on the doll's house and beautifully-crafted miniatures. Scenes and miniatures from Valerie Claire Miniatures, Mini McGregor Dolls House Miniatures, Jane Harrop, Delph Miniatures, and Birdhouse Miniatures, as well as some 3d printed minitures and book nooks bring the exhibition up-to-date.

The exhibition is included in the admissions ticket, which is valid for 1 year.

Children's trails

We have new children's trails this year: an updated Rat Trail, our Scavenger Hunt and Journey with George, a choose your own adventure trail. Rewarded with a special pin badge!

Free when you purchase a ticket or £1 when you return on an annual ticket.

Collect all the badges!