Free Things to Do in Bakewell
Bakewell has 35 free things to do to choose from, in and around Derbyshire. They cover attractions with free entry, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.
Among them are Little Monkeys Play Centre, The Rutland and Baslow Woodland Park. 35 of them are free to visit; 35 are outdoors; 1 welcome dogs. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.
Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Bakewell; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.
- 01 Bath Gardens0.1 mi
- 02 Riverside Garden0.1 mi
- 03 The Garden House0.6 mi
- 04 The Rutland0.7 mi
- 05 The Thurlby Garden1.6 mi
- 06 Thornbridge Hall1.8 mi
- 07 Chatsworth Park2.4 mi
- 08 Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve2.7 mi
- 09 West Garden2.7 mi
- 10 Paxton's Rock Garden2.9 mi
- 11 Pinetum2.9 mi
- 12 Peak Shopping Village Nature Reserve3.0 mi
- 13 Bankside Wildlife Garden3.0 mi
- 14 Beeley Playing Field3.0 mi
- 15 Baslow Woodland Park3.1 mi
- 16 Deep Dale Nature Reserve3.2 mi
- 17 The Green4.0 mi
- 18 Bath Gardens4.3 mi
- 19 Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve4.8 mi
- 20 Adventure Playground5.0 mi
- 21 Whitworth Park5.0 mi
- 22 Priestcliffe Lees SSSI5.0 mi
- 23 Little Monkeys Play Centre5.7 mi
- 24 Silence Mine Heritage Site6.0 mi
- 25 Hartington Meadows Nature Reserve6.1 mi
- 26 Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve6.2 mi
- 27 Brunts Barn Nature Park6.6 mi
- 28 Chee Dale Nature Reserve6.7 mi
- 29 Allenhill Park7.1 mi
- 30 Longshaw Estate7.2 mi
- 31 Wild Thyme Garden7.3 mi
- 32 Sparrow Park7.3 mi
- 33 Sensory Garden7.4 mi
- 34 Hall Leys Park7.4 mi
- 35 The Ship Loads7.4 mi
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How many free things to do are there in Bakewell?
This page lists 35 free things to do mapped in and around Bakewell, including Little Monkeys Play Centre. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.
Are any of the free things to do near Bakewell free?
Yes — 35 of the places listed for Bakewell are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.
What is there to do at free things to do near Bakewell?
Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.
How are the distances to each place measured?
Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Bakewell. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Bakewell.