Bakewell Old House Museum

Bakewell Old House Museum

The Old House Museum is housed in the oldest standing building in Bakewell, dating from 1534. The building is a typical yeoman's house of the 16th century and belonged originally to the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield. It was leased in 1777 by Richard Arkwright to house workers for the mill he built in the town.

By 1935 the house was in a state of disrepair and was due to be demolished when it was saved by the Bakewell and District Historical Society and restored. The exterior is built from local sandstone but the interior walls are wattle and daub. The Old House Museum houses a local history collection.  


Information about opening hours, admission charges and contact details is provided in the following document: Contact Information (310 kb)