Below we have added some Frequently Asked Questions and their answers. On mobile, you may need to scroll down to read the answer.
ABOUT BAKEWELL WOOL GATHERING
Bakewell Wool Gathering is a two-day festival dedicated to wool, yarn, fibres, and their related crafts. 2017 is our fifth year. You can read more information here.
Applications open in November each year and close in January. We advertise here on the website and also announce through Facebook.
You can use our contact form here. We're also on Facebook and that's one of the fastest ways of getting in touch.
You can view our Exhibitors list, with links to more information about each of them where available.
This year, Bakewell Wool Gathering will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October. On Saturday the times will be 10am until 5pm, and on Sunday we will be open from 10am until 4pm.
TICKETS
Tickets are £5.00 for an adult for a single day, or £8.00 for the weekend. Children under 16 do not need to pay, but do need to be accompanied by an adult. You'll be provided with a wristband which will allow you to come and go as you need without having to pay again.
No, but you will receive email confirmation of your booking. You can bring this with you, but we will have a list of everyone who has already paid.
You can buy tickets on the day, in cash or using card. We can accept contactless cards. Alternatively, you may want to book online using Paypal. The price is the same, but there will be a priority queue for people who have already paid.
BAKEWELL AGRICULTURAL CENTRE
Bakewell Agricultural Centre has an on site cafe serving food and drinks. The Centre is also only a five minute walk into the centre of Bakewell, where there are plenty of places to eat.
Yes. The Centre is all on one level so can be navigated in wheelchairs or mobility scooters. There is also disabled parking on site. Guide dogs and other support dogs are welcome.
Bakewell Agricultural Centre has an on site cafe for refreshments and there is also free Wi-Fi. The parking is Pay & Display. There is no cash machine, but the Centre is only a few minutes walk into Bakewell where there are ATMs and other shops.
Bakewell is on the A6, midway between Buxton to the north and Matlock to the south. The Centre's postcode for Sat Nav is DE45 1AH. When you get to Bakewell, it is clearly signposted.The closest train station is in Matlock, 8 miles away. For information on buses, please visit the Derbyshire Bus website. You may also find this map useful.
Guide dogs and other support dogs are welcome in the Centre. Unfortunately, other dogs are not allowed inside, but there is plenty of space to walk them on the surrounding land.
There is a car park at Bakewell Agricultural Centre and several others around Bakewell. All are Pay & Display and must be paid using cash. Costs were over £5 for the full day in 2016.