Museums · East Midlands
Old House Museum, Bakewell
Old House Museum, Bakewell — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Old House Museum, Bakewell is a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The Old House Museum is located in Bakewell, in the East Midlands. This historic building showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The house was originally owned by the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield, and was built as a tithe (tax collector's dwelling). Built in 1534 of vernacular construction it formed the four southern rooms of the present building. The house was extended in 1549 reflecting the growing prosperity from the tithe collecting. The building is Grade II* listed.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2135, -1.6798
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Bakewell
- Postcode
- DE45 1DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Official site
- www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Old House Museum, Bakewell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- Old House Museum, Bakewell is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.2135°, -1.6798°.
- Is there an entry fee for Old House Museum, Bakewell?
- Yes — Old House Museum, Bakewell charges admission. Check the official site for current prices.
- Is Old House Museum, Bakewell wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Old House Museum, Bakewell. Check ahead for specific facilities.