Bakewell Old House Museum
Bakewell Old House Museum
Cunningham Place
Off North Church Street
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1DD
England
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Telephone
01629 813 642
This enchanting museum houses 10 beamed rooms with massive Tudor fireplaces. The building incorporates a Victorian kitchen, Tudor Parlour and Houseplace. Other rooms have Ashford Marble, lace, toys, china and large collection of cameras and photographs.
The magnificent beamed room, The Solar, displays some of the musems' costume collection. Industrial gallery and courtyard featuring stunning, large scale, stainless steel interpretation of Lumford mill wheel
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Hands on experience for children with quiz sheets, Tudor dressing up box and handling objects. Very popular Rat Trail - fascinating historical ratty facts and competition.
Group visits with refreshments by request (very popular book in advance).
Behind the scenes with the costume, textile team.
Guided walks and tours.
The Gramophone Goes to War
- 17 May 2014 6-9pm
Join in the Songs of the Great War and roar, roar, roar as you try out recording technology of the time.
There will be hands-on activities throughout the museum. Knit and stitch blankets, roll bandages, and create comfort boxes for the boys at the front. Dress up in costumes of the day and other activities.
The Home Front ladies will serve you a soup, bread, and a Victoria sponge supper.
Suitable for
- 18+
- 16-17
- 14-15
Admission
Adults £8.00, Children £4.00, Family £22.00.
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