Peak District Food & Drink Road Trip 🍰🧀🍺🚗
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Discover the flavours of the Peak District on this delicious road trip, featuring local delicacies, historic recipes, and award-winning drinks.
From the famous Bakewell Pudding to artisan Stilton cheese and craft beer, this journey is perfect for food lovers looking to explore the best of the region.
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Peak District Food & Drink Road Trip Itinerary Summary
🏁 This road trip starts and finishes in Bakewell
🚗 35 miles
⌛ 1 or 2 days
📍 Bakewell – The home of the famous Bakewell Pudding! Stop by The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop to taste these sweet treats, made using traditional recipes.
📍 Hartington Creamery – The only Derbyshire based smallest Stilton producer in the world! You can try their Hartington Stilton Cheese at the shop.
📍 Buxton – Known for its Buxton Pudding, a lesser-known but delicious local dessert featuring pastry, fruit, and a caramelised topping. You can also try Buxton’s famous mineral water from St Ann’s Well.
📍 Thornbridge Brewery – Finish the day at this award-winning brewery in Bakewell that produces iconic beers like Jaipur IPA. They offer tours and tasting sessions.
📸 Photos & Info are located further down. Keep scrolling to see all these places. ⬇️
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🚗 Need a car for this road trip?
If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.
I usually use DiscoverCars to compare prices and find the best deals across different rental companies.
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- Compare multiple providers in one place
- Cheaper than booking direct
- Free cancellation on most options
- Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
- They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!
Additional Information & Highlights
📍Bakewell
The largest town in the Peak District, home mellow stone houses, quaint courtyards and the famous Bakewell Pudding.
🗺️ Things To Do:
– Stroll around the town and discover the local shop and market
– Eat a Bakewell Pudding from The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
– Go to All Saints Church
– Visit the Bakewell Old House Museum
– Go for a walk (or picnic) in Bakewell Recreation Ground
– Walk on the Weir Footbridge (also known as the love lock bridge)
📍Buxton
A beautiful spa town in the High Peak of Derbyshire.
🗺️ Things To Do:
– Visit the Pavilion Gardens
– Watch a show at Buxton Opera House
– Drink water from St Anne’s Well
– Go Ape Buxton
– Go to Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
– Visit the Buxton Crescent
🍰 Afternoon Tea: No.6 The Square Tearooms offer a delicious afternoon tea and the venue is very pretty.
