Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bakewell Bridge
In or near Youlgrave.
Bakewell Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Bakewell Bridge is located in Derbyshire, with the postcode DE45 1DS. The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, which is 6.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bakewell Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.2145°, -1.6729°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
Bakewell Bridge is a Grade I listed stone arch bridge spanning the River Wye in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The bridge is also a scheduled monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bakewell Old House Museum is a historical museum located in a Tudor building that showcases the rich history of Bakewell and the Peak District. Visitors can explore various stories and artifacts from different periods, including Tudor and Victorian times, as well as a special exhibition of doll's houses and miniatures in 2026.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bakewell Bridge is a Grade I listed stone arch bridge spanning the River Wye in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The bridge is also a scheduled monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The bridge dates back to the 14th century and was constructed using ashlar gritstone. The bridge has five arches with cutwaters, one of which supports the base of a cross, It carries the A619 road, which begins in Bakewell and leads via Chesterfield to Worksop in Nottinghamshire.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2145, -1.6729
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629813642
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.1 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 11am - 4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w663710250 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bakewell Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge over the River Wye in Bakewell - geograph.org.uk - 1301.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bakewell Bridge?
- Bakewell Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1DS), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is Bakewell Bridge?
- Bakewell Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bakewell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1DS.
- Is Bakewell Bridge a listed building?
- Bakewell Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Bakewell Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bakewell Bridge is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bakewell Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bakewell Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bakewell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1DS.