Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2025 –
The Bakewell Christmas Weekend is one of the Peak District’s favourite festive celebrations, bringing music, markets, and merriment to the centre of Bakewell. This family-friendly event fills the town with more than 100 stalls and gazebos, offering everything from handmade gifts and crafts to local produce and seasonal treats.
Across the weekend, the streets come alive with live entertainment and performances. On Saturday, visitors can enjoy music from the Matlock Tuneless Choir, Bakewell Community Choir, and the Bakewell Silver Band. On Sunday, the Bakewell Silver Band returns alongside The Salvation Army, the Castleton Silver Band, and the energetic Bakewell Billerettes.
A resident DJ will keep spirits high with festive tunes throughout both days, while younger visitors can meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse, enjoy Rachel’s Magical Entertainment, and have fun on the fairground rides.
Families can also see a bird of prey display and post their letters to Santa at the Granby Café in the Granby Arcade.
With its mix of shopping, entertainment, and festive fun, the Bakewell Christmas Weekend is a wonderful way to start the holiday season and experience the warm community spirit of this historic market town.
Stay with us when you visit the Bakewell Christmas Weekend
Do you need somewhere to stay near Bakewell?
Bakewell is just 12 minutes from our luxury self catering holiday cottages in Derbyshire in the car and there’s plenty of parking by the Agricultural Business Centre. If you want to leave the car, then you could hop on the Transpeak bus, which will take you down the A6 into the heart of Bakewell.
If you have a large party then the Escape (as featured on this website) is a 5 bedroom holiday cottage in Derbyshire near Bakewell with hot tub and pool table. The Escape has two double rooms, and two twin rooms (one with ground floor access). There’s also a room with a bunkbed. It also has a large living room, kitchen and dining area. The Escape is ideal for a large group with it’s very own covered hot tub and a games room which has an additional room for sleeping. This is an exceptional holiday cottage if you have a big occasion to celebrate – you won’t be disappointed.
Or if you need something slightly smaller then we have the two bedroom (sleeps 3) Two Owls Lodge. A beautiful cottage set in acres of ground with beautiful views along the Derbyshire Dales Valley towards Riber Castle. Click here to view Two Owls Holiday Holiday Home near Bakewell in Derbyshire.
On our sister website, Luxury Holiday Homes Derbyshire we can also offer The Haven, which is also a 5 bedroom luxury holiday home in the Peak District. The Haven also has plenty of space, it’s own pool table and a large kitchen with dining table.
If you need something more romantic then you might like to consider staying in our one bedroom cottage, Brookside Retreat. Brookside Retreat is a one bedroom self catering cottage near Bakewell in the Peak District.