Quintessential English town once dubbed the ‘ancient capital’ now famous for iconic British snack and top TV shows
A PRETTY town in the UK is known for it's pretty streets - and being the home of a very famous British treat.
Found in Derbyshire is Bakewell, the town which created the humble Bakewell Pudding, and is known as the "ancient capital of the Peak District".
This is not be confused with the Bakewell Tart, made with almond paste and puff pastry.
Most cafes and bakeries serve it - however, one of the most popular places to try it is at The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop.
The cafe serves the Bakewell Pudding, made with jam, pastry and egg, and was thought to have inspired the tart.
But if you don't fancy something sweet, Bakewell has a lots of pubs to choose from, including The Castle Inn, The Devonshire Arms, the Wheatsheaf and The White Lion, many of which have rooms you can spend the night in.
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And Bakewell also featured in a number of novels and TV shows.
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice featured the town, with Elizabeth Bennet visiting 'Lambton' while travelling to Pemberley.
And it has also been used to film episodes of The Great British Bake Off in the first season.
The Hotel Inspector was filmed in Bakewell, featuring the Rutland Arms Hotel which has an AA Rosette restaurant, The Square.
Bakewell dates back to the 13th century, with the oldest being The Old House Museum, built in 1532.
Throughout the year, the town also has several festivals including the Bakewell Food Festival in April which has stalls as well as rides, DJ and magicians, along with the annual carnival in July.
Otherwise the outdoor market runs every Monday, with local stalls selling food, clothes and booze.
Of course Brits can also enjoy the nearby nature, as the town is in the Peak District National Park.
Walkers can follow the River Wye which flows through the town, or you can even rent a boat to sail on it.
There is also the Monsail Trail, built on a former railway line which is now a scenic walk through the viaducts and tunnels.
Nearby is Chatsworth House, used to film a number of period dramas including both of the Pride & Prejudice films, The Crown and Peaky Blinders.
To get to Bakewell, it is around 45 minutes by car from Sheffield or 1hr25 from Manchester.
If taking public transport, a bus runs from Sheffield to Bakewell and takes just over an hour with the nearest train stations being in Matlock of Chesterfield.
There are lots of options if you want to stay as well, with hotels and B&Bs in Bakewell.
This includes the three-star Rutland Arms Hotel, built within a Georgian House, or The Manners pub which has rooms as well.
For a fancier stay you can opt for The H Boutique Hotel.
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