any recommendations where we can park for free in or nr Bakewell?

If you're coming in from Hathersage/Sheffield, turn L on the road corner just before the bridge. Drive up the hill and park on the right. It's a five minute walk back down into the town.

EDIT – This is Station Road

Why not pay to park in the proper place, then you won't bung up the town for others.
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What – other freeloaders like me? I'd rather spend the money saved on parking buying lunch from the local shops.

Is station rd the one on the left on the way the golf clubhouse?

If the clubhouse is where I think it is, keep going down the hill towards Bakewell from it. A the T-junction, turn L and then park anywhere on the left.

There might also be a free carpark if you turn R at the T-junction, but I'm not positive. I always park on the road when I'm working in Bakewell.

Coolio – cheers for the help.