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Bakewell… Ancient capital of the Peak District

A quintessential market town in central England, Bakewell has the best of both worlds.

A thriving market town

Home to the world famous Bakewell Pudding

A popular year-round tourist destination

Close to an abundance of stately homes

Great location for a range of outdoor activities

Close to the cultural centre of Sheffield

Bakewell

We are located in the stunning Peak District National Park and situated on the edge of Sheffield, the fourth largest city in the UK. Our location enables us to;

combine the thrill of the outdoors with an exciting and vibrant city experience
weave some of the very best of what the area has to offer into our curriculum
offer you a unique centre for learning

Bakewell is situated on the River Wye and famously known for its puddings, cattle market, Chatsworth House and an abundance of annual events. We are nestled in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty and the surrounding landscape incorporates;

high plateaus and deep valleys
caves and underground caverns
rivers and waterfalls
cloaked with beautiful pathways and rolling hillsides

The perfect environment for getting outdoors, with our General English course you will sample much of this stunning area during your stay.

For the thrill seekers amongst you we also offer you a range of extreme sports as part of our General English Plus course for example;

rock climbing
caving
abseiling
mountain biking
cycling

Add to this a wealth of;

attractions and history
activities and shopping
restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars

Not to mention our very safe and friendly community that introduces you to;

local customs
well dressing
annual wheelbarrow and welly race
and much more…

All of these fantastic resources provide an excellent opportunity for an interesting and energised learning experience.

Welcome to Bakewell, home to the only residential language school based in the Peak District National Park.

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Bakewell Church

Derwent Edge

Bakewell Bridge

Hiking

Biking

Ladybower

Bakewell Daybreak

Rushup Edge

Burbage

Monsal Dale

Haddon Hall

Five Wells

Chatsworth

Hang Gliding

Caving

Monsal Trail

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Steel Heritage

Botanical Gardens

City Hall

Crucible Theatre

Fountain Square

Peace Gardens

Town Hall

Lyceum Theatre

Night Skyline

Sheffield

Just a short distance away is Sheffield, a dynamic and innovative city where you will also spend some of your time.

Known as the ‘Steel City’, a title that was earned from its industrial heritage of the 19^th century when it achieved an international reputation for steel production and became a significant influencer of the industrial revolution.

Today, with its’ firm links with the Peak District, Sheffield is nationally recognised as the ‘Outdoor City’. It still remains a city of innovation and is a vibrant place to be with a thriving cultural scene and home to a lively student population. The city is host to;

outdoor events and activities
award winning theatres and galleries
museums and heritage
sport and sporting events
music events and festivals
more shopping, restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars

Despite being the fourth largest city in England outside of London, it is compact and easy to get around independently and notable for its friendliness. Did you know;

Sheffield has more trees per person than any other city in Europe
it is England’s greenest city
it is intrinsically linked to the Peak District National Park
according to national statistics, Sheffield is the safest urbanized area in the UK

We put you at the core of everything typically British ensuring that your time with us is a rewarding learning journey of;

history
attractions
activities
family
study
friendships
community
communication
dialect
culture
customs

We don’t mind how you get here but get here if you can!

How to get here

We are positioned in the centre of England with excellent transport links to a number of regional airports, making access to Bakewell easy.

All UK airports are served by a number of low-cost economy airlines.

When booking your flight, we recommend using Manchester airport where possible as this is the shortest transfer time to Bakewell however, we are accessible from any UK airport.

Other regional airports include;

East Midlands
Birmingham
Leeds Bradford
Sheffield Doncaster

Once you have arrived in the UK;

transfer by train or bus to either Sheffield or Chesterfield where you will be met by one of our team
popular national passenger train and bus companies include; Trainline and National Express
If you choose to transfer by taxi you will continue directly to the end destination of Bakewell

Students arriving into Heathrow airport;

there is a direct bus from the airport to Chesterfield
there are several connections between Heathrow airport and the capital
London Underground’s Piccadilly Line provides the most cost-effective route to central London
onward travel by intercity trains to Chesterfield depart from London St. Pancras International station
journey time to Chesterfield by train is just over 2 hours

There are alternative gateways into the UK via the ferry ports of Hull and Newcastle or via Eurostar into London St. Pancras International station;

journey time Hull to Bakewell by car is 1 hour 30 minutes
journey time Newcastle to Bakewell by car is 2 hours 30 minutes

For students who wish to self-drive, car hire can be pre-arranged through a number of internationally recognised companies who will provide a car to your port of arrival;

Hertz
Europcar
Avis