Castles · East Midlands
Bakewell Castle
In or near Youlgrave.
Bakewell Castle — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Peter Barr — 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
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bakewell Castle is a castle located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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 is a historical castle located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its ruins, which reflect its medieval origins. The site provides insight into the region's architectural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2158, -1.6701
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/428161418 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bakewell Castle?
- Bakewell Castle is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1GA), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is Bakewell Castle?
- Bakewell Castle — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1GA.
- Is Bakewell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Bakewell Castle is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bakewell Castle charge admission?
- Bakewell Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bakewell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1GA.