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Bakewell, and the surrounding area, has a wealth of things for you to do - whether the weather is good...or bad - Bakewell can offer a wide range of interesting activities.


Some of the events on offer each year are:

Well dressing - This Peak District tradition takes place during June—colourful images made of petals embedded into clay appear at several places throughout the town.

    The annual Carnival week, culminating in a colourful procession through the town is held at the beginning of July.
     
    The Bakewell Show is the most popular event of the year and takes place over two days in early August at the Bakewell Agricultural Centre - this includes many agricultural events and entertainments.

    August has also seen the addition of the Bakewell Arts Festival—an annual event comprising music and theatre performances. 

    The Peak Literary Festival is held in the Spring and Autumn of each year. The Spring festival starts on the last Friday in May and the autumn on the last Friday in October.

    Rugby is played regularly in the town by Bakewell Mannerians Rugby Football team.