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- Bakewell, the largest town in the Peak District, is
primarily known for its Bakewell Pudding, a flaky, almond -flavoured
confection invented here at the Rutland Arms Hotel in 1804 when
a cook inadvertantly spoiled a recipe for strawberry tart. A
century before this mishap, the Duke of Rutland set out to develop
a spa here to surpass the work his rival, the Duke of Devonshire,
was doing at Buxton. The temperature of the water however, made
the failure inevitable, leaving only Bath Gardens beside Rutland
Square as a reminder of the venture. Today there is much for
the visitor to enjoy. There is a weekly market and cattle market,
the town being granted a charter in 1254. The 700 year -old,
graceful 5 - arched bridge spans the River Wye and upstream there
is a narrow packhorse bridge. The 12C parish church sits on a
rise overlooking the town and has an impressive Saxon cross in
the churchyard, and behind the church, the lovely Old House museum,
dates back to 1584.
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The Rutland Arms Hotel |
.. .. in the magnificent
town of Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District National Park
this 19th century hotel offers elegance and distinct history
amid unrivalled surroundings. |
.....the first ever
Bakewell Pudding was made by a cook in the kitchens at the Rutland
Arms. |
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Cavendish Hotel, Baslow |
.. .....located on
the Chatsworth Country House Estate in the heart of the Peak
District, about 4 miles from Bakewell. |
......with open fires,
oak beams, antique furnishings, fresh flowers and friendly staff. |
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- Old House Museum
- Cunningham Place
Bakewell
Derbyshire
Tel: 01629 813642
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This fascinating old house contains
a wonderful collection of items from the Bakewell area, displayed
to show aspects of local and social history in this part of Derbyshire. |
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