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Back Street Shops

Lots of little back street shops ranging from the expensive to the reasonable. Well worth taking a look especially if you are looking for gifts to take back home.

What to buy: Lots of arts and crafts type of items to suit most tastes.

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Theres plenty of shops in Bakewell, but you cant go expecting large city style shopping. What you will find are smaller craft work type of shops...they can be quite interesting and sell a multitude of items. There are a few little alley ways with some more of these style shops tucked away.

Antiques appear to be popular in this area as well, so if you like this type of thing keep your eyes open.

What to buy: Theres lots of things you can get here....from ornaments to clothing. There is one shop in particular that is high value and good quality..if you visit Bakewell, look out for the main supermarket ( only one as far as I know ) it is just around the corner from this........it sells all sorts of ornaments that can be quite good........for example I bought a Chinese vase about 20 cm`s tall.....in my home city same item retailing at around 30-35 pounds......I picked same one up in Bakewell brand new not seconds or anything for £7.50.....being a northerner " I was dead chuffed " and now takes place in my chinese themed house.

What to pay: Not a fortune...clothes are probably the most expensive items......stuff like fleece jumpers etc etc...if youve got the money fine.........but personally they seem a little expensive to me for what they are.

Directions: All around Bakewell........look out for little alleys and side streets......shops open sundays too.

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