I've just spent a rather damp morning in Bakewell, taking Tilly for a rather soggy dog walk followed by a mooch around the Market.

Bakewell Monday Market

Despite the weather, Bakewell market was fairly busy, with traders appearing to do reasonably well. Because it was so wet, I left Tilly in the car, but usually you can see lots of dogs wandering around the market too.

Monday is also the weekly livestock market, so it's not unusual to hear the indignant mooing of cows being manhandled into place. It's quite a site at the end of the day, watching the sheep and cows being herded into the lorries ready to head to their new home, wherever that may be…..

Farmers Market – last Saturday of each month

Bakewell is also home to the second largest Farmers market, which is held on the last Saturday of each month at the Agricultural Centre. It is always very popular, but you need to get there early as they are finished by 2pm. Please be aware that dogs are not allowed inside the Agricultural centre, so you'll have to take it in turns to do your shopping!

Craft Market

Bakewell
also has a Craft market which is on most weekends and situated in the
scout hut accessed by walking through Bath Gardens and following the
yellow signage.

The craft fair is very dog friendly, with lots of the stallholders bringing their dogs to work!

Finally there are some Christmas markets coming up soon.

Bakewell Christmas Weekend – 24th & 25th November 2012

November 24th 4.45pm: Christmas Tree Lights switch on in Bath Gardens. A lantern display will follow the switch on.

November 24th 6pm: Firework Display on the showground, followed by the Farmers Feast serving drinks and food.

November 24th & 25th 11am-4pm A Victorian Christmas at the Old House Museum. Bran tub, festive music, quizzes and dressing up box for children.

There will be late night shopping during Bakewell Christmas Weekend, with shops staying open until 6pm.