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Live Steam Model Railway Show - Bakewell - Saturday 16th July 2011
Home      Getting there
The address is - The Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way.
 
If you want to do it by SATNAV the postcode is DE45 1AH.
 
The approximate OS Grid Reference is - SK224 680
 
Or if you need a map -
 
For the rest of us -
 
From the North West
You enter Bakewell on the A6, at the Town Centre roundabout continue on the A6 heading south for Matlock.
The entrance to the Showground is on the left-hand side of the road, about 1/2 mile.
 
From the North East
You enter Bakewell on the  A619 from Baslow. At the Town Centre (Rutland Hotel straight ahead) roundabout take the left turn to Matlock continue on the A6 heading south for Matlock.The entrance to the Showground is on the left-hand side of the road, about 1/2 mile. Alternatively you can park nearer the town centre. As you approach Bakewell you will see a bridge over the Wye, before the bridge turn left and a few yards further on you will see a carpark, if the first sectionis full carry on thtough the CP to Smith's Island CP. Prices there are a littlle lower than on the Showground. You will probably have less distance to walk to the ABC!
 
From the South
From Matlock follow the A6 for Bakewell/Buxton. A couple of miles after you pass Haddon Hall the entrance to the Showground will be on your right hand side.
 
Parking
Bakewell is a very busy place on any Saturday but in summer even more so be early if you can. Parking - Pay and Display is available on the Showground.
 
Disabled Parking and Access
There is designated disabled parking immediately adjacent to the Agricultural Business Centre and access is level throughout.


 
Trader Parking
There are a finite number of reserved parking places for traders, passes will be issued on the day only.