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Spend the day in Bakewell, the ‘capital’ of the Peak District and home to the famous Bakewell pudding! 2000 years ago the Romans discovered the warm springs of Bakewell and it’s been attracting visitors ever since. Expect to find roaming wildfowl and charming cottages set amongst the winding, tranquil banks of the River Wye.

Monday is market day and Bakewell’s relaxed and friendly stalls have been welcoming shoppers since 1330! You’ll find fresh food, fashions, furnishings and everything in between at the largest market in the Derbyshire Dales with around 100 stalls. Take a walk along the river, passing the 14th century Gothic bridge, one of the oldest in the country. Take a springtime wander through Bath Gardens which offer a peaceful spot to relax after the buzz of the market. 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, heading out along Coombs Road, you’ll find the start of the 8.5 mile Monsal Trail on which you can expect to find scenery, geology, wildlife and rail heritage as you pass through tunnels and over viaducts.

Click for Visit Peak Districts's handy guide to Bakewell.

We’re due to arrive at 11:30 and depart at 16:30, with a short stop en route at Notcutts Garden Centre in Nottingham. We’ll set down at Bakewell’s coach park so you’ll be in a great central location, ready to start exploring.