Bakewell in Derbyshire and the Peak District, is a beautiful, small, market town situated on the River Wye which is crossed by a 13th century 5 arched bridge still open to traffic. The bridge had been widened in the 19th century.
As the only true town in the Peak District, Bakewell attracts many day-trippers, walkers and campers as well as locals who come to take advantage of its many amenities. A stone built town set along the banks of the River Wye, Bakewell has a picturesque setting with the beautiful medieval five-arched bridge serving as the main crossing point for traffic across the river. Although it only has around 4000 inhabitants, Bakewell is generally acknowledged as the capital of the Peak District National Park.