Bakewell Old House Museum

10/10/2026

Ready for Halloween? See what we've got on this month!

09/10/2026

Fancy a spooktacular time this October half-term in Bakewell?

We’re really excited to have three Halloween themed events on this year plus the Terrifying Tudor House returns for 2026, ready for any intrepid visitors.

First up, on Wednesday 28th October we have a kid friendly (but still scary!) ghost story event. Alongside the Bakewell Youth Theatre, we’ll be telling ghost stories by candlelight to fright and delight the littler ones among us. Fancy dress is very much encouraged! Tickets are only £5 per person so get yours whilst you can.

Also on Wednesday 28th October is our annual ghost walk around Bakewell. Meeting at the National Park Centre, come on a tour of Bakewell with a couple of our very knowledgeable guides. There are lots of hauntings and happenings associated with Bakewell so you’ll be sure to have an excellent evening. There are only ten places on the walk and we expect it to sell out very quickly.

On Friday 30th October we have the adult version of our ghost stories. Set in the Tudor Hall of the museum, and lit by candlelight, you’ll be in for an atmospheric treat. The resident ghosts of the Old House have told us they’ll be sure to be there… Tickets are £8 per person so get yours soon for a spooky Friday evening.

Between Saturday 24th October and 1st November the museum will transform into the Terrifying Tudor House the spooky season. We will have pumpkin decorating and a special Halloween bingo trail ready for the kids as well. Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and come face to face with the Old House ghosts and skeletons! All activities are included with the normal entrance fee.

Instructions on how to get tickets in the comments!

03/10/2026

How did Gibbet Moor get it's gruesome name?

28/09/2026

New volunteers are always welcome!

25/09/2026

Steel in your undergarments!? What next? Find out more about local dress history by visiting the Bakewell Old House Museum!

21/09/2026

16/09/2026

Who were the german's who lived in Bakewell during the Second World War? Find out more by visiting the Bakewell Old House Museum!

12/09/2026

If you've been hesitating to visit the museum, hesitate no longer! The museum is part of Heritage Open Days, and will be free to enter Sunday, 13th September and Sunday, 20th September. Pick up one of the Self Guided Tour leaflets (available in all participating venues in Bakewell) and see behind the scenes at places like the All Saint's Church or take a tour of the Bakewell Town Hall.

10/09/2026

We've been having a little work done. The scaffolding has been up for a few weeks, and will be up for a few more as work progresses around the building. Come see the changes as they happen!

Building work funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

06/09/2026

What caused a riot in Bakewell? Find out more about Bakewell's history by visiting the Bakewell Old House Museum!