Bakewell Old House Museum

Families You can immerse yourself in the stories of Bakewell and this part of the Peak District at our award-winning museum. Based in a Tudor building, explore the stories of the inhabitants and owners ranging from Christopher Plant, the Tudor title assessor, Sir Richard Arkwright who housed his mill workers here, and the Pitt family who lived in one of the cottages in Victorian times. Then upstairs, browse our social history collections relating to Bakewell and the Peak District. Schools We provide exciting learning opportunities tailored to various Key Stages of the national curriculum, delivered by volunteers, many of whom are retired teachers. At the Museum Museum-led Activity Sessions such as: The Tudors - KS1/2 Explore life in a Tudor house! Learn how to dance like a Tudor, play like a Tudor and even dress like one. Includes Museum Trails and artefact handling. Pupil dressed up as a Tudor girl during a school visit. The Victorians - KS1/2 Set in the atmospheric Victorian kitchen, pupils are given a Victorian alter ego. Dressed in period costume and allowed to handle museum exhibits, they can experience an authentic and enjoyable washday. Toys and Games of Yesteryear - KS1/2 Play with authentic Victorian games and toys in our courtyard, including Hop Scotch, Skipping Ropes, Hula Hoops, and Whip-and-Tops. Learn and sing Victorian songs and dance like a Tudor! In Bakewell Guided tours around Bakewell such as: The Anglo-Saxons - KS2 Medieval Life (1066-1485) - KS3 The Tudors - KS2/3 Richard Arkwright and the Industrial Revolution - KS2 The Victorians - KS2 Geography - KS2 Pricing £5 per child per session (2023), with accompanying adults free. Minimum numbers apply. The museum volunteers really look forward to seeing you soon!