Bakewell Monday Market
Held every Monday
Bakewell town centre DE45 1DS
Monday in Bakewell means Market Day and the town bustles with cafes, pubs, delis and shops,all benefiting from the extra footfall the market attracts. Come along and shop on this traditional market where you can find something for everyone with the diverse range of products on the stalls located on Market Street and Granby Road in the heart of Bakewell's Town Centre. We have around 140 stalls and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Our thriving award winning market has bucked the trend and continues to contribute to tourism and the local economy. It is the only market in the Peak District National Park, it attracts not only local people but coach parties and tourists from all over, including those from overseas, held each Monday throughout the year including Bank Holidays.
The feedback from visitors is very welcomed and the most popular being 'the best market that we have ever been to'.
At the market you will find the well known market staples fruit, veg. bread, cheese, olives, cakes, meat, fish etc. here is an example of some of what else is on offer: Carpets, Tools, Ladies Fashion, China, Greeting Cards, Purses and Handbags, Mobile Phone Accessories, Jewellery, Scarves, Household, Stationery, Books, Sweets, Spanish Pottery, Football Memorabilia, Pet Food, Bric-a-Brac, Leather Belts, Soap, Hosiery, Lingerie, Nightwear, Menswear, Plants and Fresh Flowers, Kitchen Knives and Scissors, Cosmetics, Car Accessories, Towels, Mobile Phone Accessories, Tea Towels, Bedding, Haberdashery, Giftware and much more. Hot Food and Beverages.
Ample parking is provided in town centre locations and on Agricultural Way, Bakewell Showground.
Award Winning Market
Bakewell market was voted the best large outdoor market in the country in a competition organised by NABMA (National Association of British Market Authorities) and sponsored by Blachere Illuminations.
The Great British Market Awards celebrate excellence in retail and wholesale markets across the UK.
Bakewell itself is a beautiful vibrant and progressive town with a rich history and a top visitor destination, the benches facing the beautiful river Wye gives visitors a chance to rest for a while, there are also benches in the delightful Bath Gardens on Bridge Street.
Bakewell Market is operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council and market information is available on their own website.
Bakewell also has an established Christmas Market Weekend which is usually held in November with entertainment and lots of festive and traditional stalls, see our Christmas Market Weekend page on this site for more details.