Museums · East Midlands
Old House Museum, Bakewell
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Old House Museum, Bakewell — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 6.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old House Museum, Bakewell is a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Bakewell Old House Museum is a historical museum located in a Tudor building that showcases the rich history of Bakewell and the surrounding Peak District. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including artefacts from different historical periods and a special exhibition on doll's houses and miniatures.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old House Museum is located in Bakewell, in the East Midlands. This historic building showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The house was originally owned by the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield, and was built as a tithe (tax collector's dwelling). Built in 1534 of vernacular construction it formed the four southern rooms of the present building. The house was extended in 1549 reflecting the growing prosperity from the tithe collecting. The building is Grade II* listed.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2135, -1.6798
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629813642
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 6.4 km
- Opening
- Monday - Sunday 11am - 4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Old House Museum, Bakewell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- Old House Museum, Bakewell is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1DE), in the parish of Bakewell.
- What is Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- Old House Museum, Bakewell — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1DE.
- Is Old House Museum, Bakewell a protected site?
- Yes — Old House Museum, Bakewell is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1DE.