Castles · East Midlands
Bakewell Castle Hill
In or near Youlgrave.
Bakewell Castle Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
James Emmans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.1 km
About
Bakewell Castle Hill is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bakewell Castle Hill is a historic site located in the East Midlands. It features the remains of a castle that once served as a fortification. The site provides insight into the region's medieval architecture and history. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a scenic view of Bakewell and the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2156, -1.6704
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287398 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bakewell Castle Hill?
- Bakewell Castle Hill is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1GA), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is Bakewell Castle Hill?
- Bakewell Castle Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1GA.
- Is Bakewell Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Bakewell Castle Hill is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bakewell Castle Hill charge admission?
- Bakewell Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1GA.