Bakewell is held at the beginning of July. Rugby union is played regularly in the town by Bakewell Mannerians RUFC, who currently compete in Midlands 2 East (North). The town is represented by two football teams, Bakewell Red Lion FC and Bakewell Town FC; both compete in the Hope Valley Football League. Bakewell has a large recreation park to the east of the town centre, which has tennis courts, children's playground, and football/cricket pitches. In the town itself, and located near to the library, is the municipal swimming pool and gym. Alongside the River Wye is a popular riverside walk. Bakewell
George Bakewell played 49 games and scored 9 goals. He also played 5 FA Cup ties and scored once. He signed for Notts County in 1891 but only played five times and scored once. He retired from football and became a baker. George Bakewell George Bakewell (born 1864) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Derby County and Notts County. George Bakewell started his playing career at Derby Midland in 1883, just two years after the club was formed. In season 1883–84 Derby Midland made the third round of the FA Cup, the clubs greatest achievement.1883–84 FA Cup