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Steeped in History Famous for its natural spring water and Georgian Contents architecture, the town was founded by the Romans What’s on 04 who called it Aquae Arnemetiae or Spa of the Eating Out 10 Goddess of the Grove. But it was the fifth Duke of Devonshire who put Buxton on the tourist map Spa Hotel 18 with development in 1780s - the centre piece being Heritage Trail 20 the Georgian Crescent, soon to reopen as a 5 Star Useful Information 23 Thermal Spa Hotel. The town’s rich history features Roman settlers, royal prisoners, outlaws and noble Town Map 24 benefactors. Activities 26 Out and About Shopping 34 Accommodation 42 Buxton Buxton is also home to the Pavilion Gardens, 23 acres of award winning ornamental gardens including serpentine walkways, children’s play areas, lakes and a miniature railway. There is a historic Winter Gardens conservatory inspires! linking Buxton Opera House with the main complex. The building houses a café and espresso coffee bar, the Artist: Louise Jannetta www.louisejannetta.co.uk Pavilion Arts Centre, Art Café, Gallery in the Gardens It’s not surprising that Buxton is one of the most popular with a large retail area and the Tourist Information Centre. Fairs and markets are held in the Pavilion tourist destinations in the Peak District, with its famous throughout the year. Dine in the café and enjoy a stroll Georgian and Victorian architecture providing an around the gardens before maybe taking a ride on the impressive backdrop to a rich and vibrant range of music, miniature train. Follow the Heritage Trail (page 20) to find out more about these gems. Or for a trail with a theatre and festivals. Add to this the stunning ornamental difference, pick up the Buxton Real Ale Trail from the gardens, a wealth of independent and high street shopping Tourist Information Centre. opportunities, an ever expanding choice of cafes, bars The University of Derby’s Buxton campus is set and restaurants, and you begin to see why there really is under the Devonshire Dome, which is the largest something of a renaissance. unsupported dome in Europe, with a diameter of Buxton is the Gateway to the Peak District, and it’s a great 174ft and open to visitors all year round. Guided tours, a bistro, fine dining, and spa and beauty base for all that the National Park has to offer, but there’s treatments (the Spa can be used on its own or as part so much going on in the town itself that you might find of a treatment package including the luxury spa days) yourself hard pressed to leave. are available to book. A visit to view the interior of The Dome is a must! Wonder of the Peak Hop on to Buxton’s latest mode of transport – a Victorian styled electric Tram called Wonder of the Peak which leaves hourly from in front of Buxton Opera House and takes you on a journey to showcase the very best of the town, including Higher Buxton and Poole’s Cavern. Other tours available Front cover painting by Rob Wilson, winner of the Buxton Spa Prize. 2015 Well Dressing and Buxton Pudding tour. www.robwilsonart.co.uk www.discoverbuxton.co.uk 02 03 What’s on? visitbuxton.co.uk
Adventure & discovery Set in the heart of the magnificent Peak District, it’s not surprising that a huge range of outdoor activities from climbing, canoeing, caving, cycling and walking are available. Visit Poole’s Cavern show caves (journey there on the Wonder of the Peak tram), explore the Country Park, Grin Low Woods and Corbar Cross and for those seeking high thrills visit Go Ape – home to an aerial rope walk. Buxton is also home to an Adventure Festival which includes a regular programme of speakers, Enjoy films and events at the Pavilion Arts Centre throughout the year. www.buxtonadventurefestival.co.uk the buzz! Guided walks led by the Rambling Club take place most Sundays starting from the Pavilion Gardens car park.
Artist: Glynis Dray [email protected] JUNE Festivals, music and plays. Arts, crafts and outdoor Women’s Cycling Tour of Britain Through Buxton on Friday 17th activities. From the natural wonders of Poole’s JULY Cavern and Country Park, to the shops in three National Parks Week distinct shopping areas and a diverse choice of pubs 25th-31st July and restaurants, you will find something to inspire www.peakdistrict.gov.uk you the whole year round in Buxton. And on top of DECEMBER that, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Castleton Visit Father Christmas at Poole’s Cavern www.poolescavern.co.uk Caverns, Lyme Park, Crich Tramway Museum, Carsington Water, the Roaches, Goyt Valley, the Monsal Trail and Alton Towers are all within Scan the code to see easy reach. What’s On in Buxton today or visit www.buxtonevents.co.uk
For more information: Buxton Tourist Information Centre Pavilion Gardens Tel: 01298 25106 Email: [email protected] www.visitbuxton.co.uk www.visitpeakdistrict.com www.explorebuxton.co.uk
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Arts, Music and Festivals APRIL Gilbert & Sullivan week Highlights of the year include the Buxton Festival The Buxton Spa Prize 26th-30th July Outdoor art exhibition launch. For more www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk of Opera, Music and Literature, the Buxton Festival information visit Buxton Wells Dressing and Carnival www.buxtonspaprize.co.uk Fringe, the Buxton Festival of World Cinema Watch the ancient art of ‘petalling’ in St 1st April - Open for entries John’s Church; decorating the displays for and The Big Session Festival. Even more live 1st July - 14th August - Exhibition the Wells Dressing. music events such as the Buxton Military Tattoo Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts www.buxtonwelldressing.co.uk Centre at Easter take place at the Devonshire Dome, the Pavilion The Buxton Spa Prize There’s a full programme of family shows Gardens, Buxton Opera House and many pubs Exhibition of prize winning artwork based and events to keep everyone entertained on local landmarks. For more information and bars. Drama, comedy, dance and film are also during the Easter holidays, visit visit www.buxtonspaprize.co.uk www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk well represented at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and local artists feature at various Buxton Brass Band Festival AUGUST The North West Area Brass Band galleries and fairs. Be inspired! Association presents its Annual Buxton Buxton Family Festival Visit Buxton Museum and Art Gallery’s many art Brass Band Festival featuring many bands Incorporating the best that Buxton has to offer, the festival will feature a huge exhibitions throughout the year (the museum will from all five sections. www.paviliongardens.co.uk variety of fun activities for all the family: close for redevelopment on fairs, music, outdoor recreation, markets The Big Session and much more at the Pavilion Gardens 5th September 2016.) Back Stage Pass Fri 29th April to Sun 1st May. The Big www.paviliongardens.co.uk/fairs/ Session now lives in Buxton! Three Opera House theatre tours buxton-family-festival fabulous days of folk music at Buxton Take a look behind the scenes at one of Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre plus OCTOBER the country’s finest examples of a Frank a huge beer festival. Matcham theatre. During the hour long www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk OctoberFest There’s a packed programme of family tour you’ll discover the fascinating history MAY shows, workshops and events to keep of this iconic building, from its Edwardian Buxton Spring Fair everyone entertained during October beginning right up to the present day. May Bank Holiday Monday half-term, visit www.buxtonoperahouse. www.buxtontownteam.org org.uk to find out more. Starting from the Dress Circle bar, the tour
will take you through to the auditorium and JUNE NOVEMBER backstage where you will get a glimpse Look out for the Buxton in Bloom Buxton Literary Weekend of the inner workings of the theatre. Tours Flowerpot People around the town www.buxtonfestival.co.uk 18th, 19th, 20th available throughout the year. Buxton Museum visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk for details The 34th Derbyshire Open Arts Exhibition June - September DECEMBER / JANUARY Traditional Family Pantomime JULY Join in the laughter and magic of our annual pantomime for some good old Buxton Military Tattoo Featuring a selection of the United fashioned family fun. Kingdom’s finest military bands, the www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk sound of the bagpipes, the beat of the drums, together with other displays For more information: performed in the iconic Devonshire Buxton Tourist information Centre Dome, the Buxton Military Tattoo is a Pavilion Gardens spectacular experience not to be missed. Tel: 01298 25106 www.buxtontattoo.org.uk Email: [email protected] Buxton Festival www.visitbuxton.co.uk Buxton Festival is a summer celebration www.visitpeakdistrict.com of opera, music and literature. www.explorebuxton.co.uk This nationally renowned event which was established in 1979 features rarely performed operas and an array of concerts. The literary series attracts award winning writers, political figures and much loved authors. For further details visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or call 01298 70395. Buxton Festival Fringe A vibrant, open-access arts festival running in parallel with Buxton Festival and featuring a massive selection of theatre, music, comedy and more in Artist: Barbara Durham venues around the town and beyond. 06 [email protected] www.buxtonfringe.org.uk 07 What’s on? visitbuxton.co.uk
Markets, Fairs & Auctions MAY DECEMBER Most weekends and some weekdays you will Buxton Spring Fair Christmas Fair www.buxtontownteam.org www.paviliongardens.co.uk find a market, fair or auction taking place in Annual Antiques Fair Buxton. The Pavilion Gardens hosts more than Visit Father Christmas at Poole’s www.paviliongardens.co.uk Cavern 100 of these events each year including antique JULY www.poolescavern.co.uk and book fairs. Peak Districts Products Fair at The ALL YEAR ROUND There are seasonal shopping events and lovely Devonshire Dome At the Pavilion Gardens wedding fairs taking place at both The Dome www.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk Farmers Market. Plant & Craft, and the Pavilion Gardens throughout the year AUGUST Artist & Designer, Antique, Book, and and browse our traditional market (held in the Buxton Family Festival Jewellery Fairs Stalls and events in the Pavilion Gardens www.paviliongardens.co.uk Market Place on Tuesdays and Saturdays) and Farmers’ Markets which take place every month SEPTEMBER ON THE MARKET PLACE at the Pavilion Gardens. Skills Festival Traditional and specialist markets every Visit our Spring Fair – a huge event held The Devonshire Dome. Tuesday and Saturday. www.derby.ac.uk www.buxtontownteam.org throughout the town on May Day bank holiday which includes hundreds of stalls and OCTOBER For more information: Buxton Tourist information Centre performers showcasing the best of all the town The Great Peak District Fair www.paviliongardens.co.uk Pavilion Gardens has to offer. Peaks and Dales Wedding Fayre Tel: 01298 25106 www.peaksanddalesweddings.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.visitbuxton.co.uk Vintage Fair at The Devonshire Dome www.visitpeakdistrict.com www.vintagesuitcase.co.uk www.explorebuxton.co.uk NOVEMBER Artist: Glenn Wright www.aupduck.com Christmas Shopping Weekend at The Devonshire Dome www.theweekendshoppingcompany.co.uk Grand Bazaar and Christmas Lights Switch On www.paviliongardens.co.uk Scan the code to see What’s On in Buxton today or visit www.buxtonevents.co.uk
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Fine Dining to Fish’n’Chips Enjoy fine cuisine at numerous restaurants and hotels as well as The Devonshire Dome where students provide the service and food during Foodie the week and an award-winning chef and his team take over at weekends. heaven! There is also a thriving café society with a number of tea rooms, cafes and wine bars located throughout the town.
The Real Ale Trail A leaflet highlighting 17 pubs and bars serving up real ales and bottled beers, several from local brewers, is available from the Tourist Information Centre and to download at www.paviliongardens.co.uk. All the venues are within walking distance of one another and all have something different to offer, ranging from traditional pubs, rich in heritage, to the modern Artist: Sarah Morley www.sarahmorleyfineart.com and quirky.
Buxton is a great place to eat out, thanks largely to the The Festival for Foodies many independent establishments which are unique to the Buxton Night Food and Drink Festival will take town. There is a refreshingly good variety of choice, both place in Pavilion Gardens on Friday July 8th in price and cuisine, ranging from English to Continental from 4pm until 11pm. There will be various stalls serving up delicious food from around the world and from Thai to Indian. Pre and after theatre suppers are along with local beer and street entertainment. widely available. (See www.paviliongardens.co.uk ) Take away food is available all year round in the town and there are plenty of places to enjoy tasty fish and chips!
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Cafes & Coffee Shops Restaurants Barbarella’s Wine Bar The Quadrant 01298 71392 HOTELS Cuccini’s E 4b Bridge Street 01298 74210 Alison Park Hotel E 3 Temple Road 01298 22473 Cafe Central D2 E The Devonshire Dome 01298 330620 Palace Hotel E Palace Road 01298 22001 Caffè Nero E 20-22 Spring Gardens 01298 25900 The Buckingham Hotel 1-2 Burlington Road 01298 70481 Charlotte’s Cafe E The Cavendish Arcade 01298 214440 The Lee Wood Hotel C2 E The Park 01298 23002 Chippy’s Plaice E 59 Spring Gardens 01298 72079 The Old Hall Hotel D3 E The Square 01298 22841 Coffee Beans Cafe E 50 Spring Gardens 01298 27345 The Queen’s Head Hotel E6 High Street 01298 23841 Costa Coffee E 52 Spring Gardens 01298 26982 E PUBS Coffee Delight Spring Gardens Centre 01298 74590 E Everything’s Rosy Interiors Tea Room F3 4-8 Hardwick Strreet 01298 78778 53º North E4 8a Hall Bank 01298 79119 E Buxton Tap House E3 E George Street 01298 214085 Fitzgerald’s Bakery 12 Spring Gardens 01298 25551 E Five Ways Café 1 West Road 01298 72018 Cheshire Cheese 37 High Street 01298 212453 Food Stop 4 Market Place 01298 70887 King’s Head Market Place 01298 27719 Grapevine Wellbeing Centre 15 Scarsdale Place 01298 72965 Milton’s Head 63 Spring Gardens 01298 24733 Hargreaves Edwardian Tea Rooms 16-18 Spring Gardens 01298 23083 Monk Cocktail Bar 8 Cavendish Circus 01298 24255 E The Old Clubhouse 3 Water Street 01298 70117 KFC 85 Spring Gardens 01298 71513 E Stars Cafe E 95 Spring Gardens 01298 213207 The Old Sun Inn 33 High Street 01298 23452 E The Queen’s Head Hotel E6 High Street 01298 23841 No. 6 The Square Tea Rooms D3 6 The Square 01298 213541 E Pavilion Gardens Café & The Railway Bridge Street 01298 71435 E The Vault E 2-4 High Street 01298 212354 Coffee Bar C4 St Johns Road 01298 23114 E Poole’s Cavern Cafe A8 E Green Lane 01298 26978 Wye Bridge House Fairfield Road 01298 70932 Presto 2 The Quadrant 01298 27123 BRITISH Southern Fried Chicken E 6 Bridge Street 01298 27790 Columbine Restaurant E4 7 Hall Bank 01298 78752 The Cafe @ The Green Pavilion E 4 Terrace Road 01298 77480 Dome Restaurant D2 E 1 Devonshire Road 01298 330345 The Coach House Restaurant E 3 Scarsdale Place 01298 71393 Harley’s 55 High Street 01298 70103 The Hydro Café & Tea Rooms 75 Spring Gardens 01298 79065 Number 13 Market Street 01298 25397 The Old Court House Wine Bar E George Street 01298 74990 Pavilion Gardens C4 E St Johns Road 01298 23114 The Tea Chest E3 E George Street 01298 73514 The Pepperpot Cafe E 135 Victoria Park Road 01298 70992 CHINESE The Source E 7 Terrace Road 01298 71927 Kwei Lin Chinese Restaurant 1-2 Lower Hardwick Street 01298 77822 Tradesmen’s Entrance Scarsdale Place 07950 530654 The Great Panda 7 Eagle Parade 01298 23703 Springs Café E Spring Gardens 01298 23804 E FRENCH Wright’s Coffee Shop 70 Spring Gardens 01298 23405 Bar Brasserie D3 E George Street 01298 25333
GREEK Ithaca Greek Taverna 3 Eagle Parade 01298 73303 E Wheelchair friendly. Wheelchair access may depend upon size and type of chair. INDIAN Imani’s Bull’s Head, Fairfield Rd 01298 77699 Indian Palace 5 Cavendish Circus 01298 23136 Taj Mahal E 35 High Street 01298 78388 ITALIAN Michelangelo’s 1 Market Place 01298 26640 Pizza Express E Cavendish Arcade 01298 24922 MEXICAN Lone Star Cafe Bar E3 Columbine Restaurant George Street 01298 73301 We are a small independent SPANISH restaurant, serving freshly Flamenco Spanish Restaurant E prepared evening meals. Pre and 9 Concert Place 01298 27392 After Theatre meals by prior reservation. SWISS/ITALIAN St Moritz 7 Cavendish Circus 01298 22225 7 all an ton er s ire 17 6 THAI Simply Thai Restaurant E el 1298 787 2 2-3 Cavendish Circus 01298 24471 www.columbinerestaurant.co.uk
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Lee Wood Hotel HHHH Award Winning Restaurant Enjoy Pre-theatre Dinners Only 200 Yards from the Opera House Call on: 01298 23002
The Park, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6TQ E. [email protected] Snacks W. www.leewoodhotel.co.uk Light Lunches MAP REF: C2 a La Carte Menu
Bar/Lounge Area Shabby Chic Furniture, Designer Fabrics, Wallpapers, Curtains, Blinds & Upholstery Speciality Beers Service, Dining, Bedroom & Office Furniture, Soft Furnishings including Voyage Maison 4 - 8 Hardwick Street Buxton OPEN 11AM Derbyshire SK17 6DH UNTIL LATE 01298 78778 Vintage Tea Rooms www.thebarbrasseriebuxton.co.uk www.everythingsrosyinteriors.com MAPflamenco REF: E3 2013 ad:flamenco 01/02/2016 15:16 Page 1 MAP REF: F3
SPANISH RESTAURANT & TAPAS BAR LONESTAR 7-9 Concert Place (Just off Market Place) Buxton RestauRant BaR & Mexican GRill Tel: 01298 27392 Open 6pm ’til late Tuesday-Sunday Tel: 01298 73301 Large Menu Includes The Old Courthouse, George Street, Seafood & Many Vegetarian Dishes Buxton, SK17 6AY menu A www.flamencotapasbuxton.co.uk s vA o i g L SPECIAL OFFER 2 Tapas for £7.50 i A Between 6 - 7.00pm m b
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The Tea Chest FULLY LICENSED Come and try our fantastic range of speciality loose leaf tea, freshly ground fairtrade Italian coffee and much ARTISAN SPIRITS, WORLD WINES, TEA, COFFEE & CAKE more... We offer a choice of freshly prepared home cooked food, including homemade cakes LIVE MUSIC EVERY 1ST AND and delicious afternoon tea. 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Find us at: The Old Courthouse, L A S T F RID A Y I N E V ERY M ONT H George Street, Buxton SK17 6AY
01298 73514 MON-SAT: 12-9 PM & SUN: 3-9 PM
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A minute away from the Opera House / Pavilion Arts Centre. Pre theatre meals and post theatre bites available.
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Open all day 53 Degrees North is a neighbourhood bar in central Buxton moments away from the Crescent, Opera every day from 12pm House, Pavilion Gardens, Old Hall Hotel and the Market Square. We have a range of award winning ‘Brilliant pub with great food, real ales, a great wine list, fab cocktails and a variety of craft beers. Our food is locally sourced where friendly atmosphere and possible and we only use local suppliers. Our decor is courteous staff at all times. eclectic and stylish, with log fires and a relaxing laid Highly recommended to back atmosphere. anyone visiting Buxton’ Tripadvisor Jan 2016
Kids, dogs and muddy boots all very welcome!
We are open all day every day from 11am Food served daily 12-3 and 5-9 Kids and dogs welcome Pre-theatre meals available from 5pm Weekend brunch from 10am Tel: 01298 79119 ‘This place has a very relaxed atmosphere & I would highly recommend a visit’
Tel: 01298 78781 web: thedukebuxton.com Tripadvisor Jan 2016 123 St Johns Road, Burbage, SK17 6UR 53 Degrees North, 8A Hall Bank, Buxton SK17 6EW MAP REF: D3 MAP REF: A4 MAP REF: E4 16 17 Spa Hotel Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa In this endeavour, we are working with the town, local councils, Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England to realise a shared ambition to restore the architectural Buxton Crescent, one of the nation’s most important heritage alongside the Town’s well-earned reputation for culture, art, hospitality, health and well-being. buildings, was created by the Fifth Duke of Devonshire with John Carr of York, one of the leading architects of The Community & Volunteer Officer for the Buxton Crescent and Spa Heritage Experience is planning the 18th century, to create a thermal water spa resort. a programme of events, tours, concerts and talks for The original layout included two hotels, six lodging the local community and visitors, which will explore houses and a majestic ballroom. Our project is to the fascinating history and legacy of the building. restore, update and reinterpret the building to create For further details and information on the oral history a luxury hotel and spa to the highest of contemporary project and Friends of the Crescent scheme please email [email protected] standards in keeping with the concept born of a or visit www.buxtoncrescent.com great Georgian partnership.
18 19 Heritage & Architecture visitbuxton.co.uk On the Trail of Buxton’s heritage The Crescent The Pump Room Cavendish Arcade - The Pavilion Gardens Tiling frieze Take a stroll from the magnificent Georgian Crescent and C THE SLOPES rising in front of the Street from the Market Place leads Pump Room up the Slopes past the Town Hall to the highest Crescent were designed by Sir Jeffry directly to ST MARY’S, a fine example Wyatville in 1818 and modified by of an Arts and Crafts building, built in Market Place in England. Then wind back down through the Joseph Paxton in 1840. If you follow the 1914. paths through the trees you will notice delightful Pavilion Gardens towards the Opera House, the H At the bottom of HALL BANK, an that together with the Crescent they elegant line of town houses dating from Dome and the imposing Palace Hotel, taking in the Octagon, form a complete circle. the 1790s, you come onto BROAD Pavilion and other captivating features en route. This is a D At the top of the Slopes, stands the WALK, a fashionable terrace of houses imposing TOWN HALL, designed by designed by a variety of prominent truly impressive trail around the architectural gems that William Pollard in 1889. architects from the 1860s to the 1880s. make Buxton what it is. E THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY I THE PAVILION GARDENS, designed has since 1928 occupied part of the by Edward Milner and opened in 1871 Guided Heritage tours by our experienced local guides are former Peak Hydropathic Hotel. There on 23 acres of land given by the 7th is a permanent gallery enhanced Duke of Devonshire, were restored to available. See Discover Buxton’s advert on page 30. throughout the year by exhibitions, the original layout in 2000. Here, along workshops and events. the banks of the River Wye, are the A THE CRESCENT was built by the To the right of the Crescent is the imposing Bandstand, the ‘Snail Back’ THE GREEN MAN GALLERY - An fifth Duke of Devonshire in 1784 to CAVENDISH ARCADE. Originally garden, miniature railway and lakes extension to the Peak Hydropathic provide accommodation for visitors designed as a thermal bath in 1854, it filled with a variety of water birds and Hotel, a Victorian sprung dance floor attracted to the town by the health- now serves as a speciality shopping the six-metre fountain. built in 1888. The venue now has a giving Spa. Designed by John Carr arcade. It features the original plunge varied programme of exhibitions, THE PAVILION GARDENS COMPLEX, to rival the Royal Crescent at Bath, it bath and the interior still has most of its workshops, arts events and live music originally the Winter Gardens, now was a Georgian ‘leisure centre’ with Minton tiling and a striking glass barrel houses a cafe, coffee bar, conservatory, two hotels, apartments, shops, coffee vaulted ceiling by Brian Clarke. F THE MARKET PLACE, officially the shops and the Pavilion Arts Centre and card rooms and a magnificent highest in England, is ringed by some By the Cavendish Arcade is restored to its former glory and re- Assembly Room. Work is now in of the older buildings of the town which TURNER’S MEMORIAL, erected in opened as a flexible performance and progress to restore this Grade 1 listed make up the Higher Buxton shopping 1879 at a cost of £224 in memory conference venue in 2010. The Pavilion building to its former glory. area. It has an open market every of a local benefactor Samuel Turner. is also home to the Tourist Information Saturday and Tuesday. Here you will THE PUMP ROOM opposite was Restored in 1994. Centre and the Gallery in the Garden. also find a variety of pubs, restaurants, built in 1894 by Henry Currey as an Presented to the Town in 1940, wine bars and clubs. THE OCTAGON, designed by Robert addition to the ‘water treatments’ of the prominent ST ANN’S WELL is Rippon Duke was opened in 1876. It the time and in use until 1981. It will The MARKET CROSS, relocated constantly fed with Spring Water at a now houses a variety of fairs, auctions, be re-opened as part of the Crescent in 1813 to mark the Royal Charter temperature of 28° Centigrade and concerts and events. Development. awarded to Buxton Market is situated stands next to the Pump Room. on the Town Hall Piazza. Next door, is the SPA SWIMMING THE NATURAL BATHS, on the site B Nearby, at the entrance to Spring POOL & FITNESS CENTRE. of the original Roman Bath, were built G A walk down High Street will bring you Gardens, is THE CHILDREN’S WELL. between 1851 and 1854 and will form to ST ANNE’S CHURCH, built in 1625, Made of pink granite, it was presented the centre piece of the Spa Pool and just off Bath Road. A walk down Market to the Town in 1886. treatment rooms of the hotel. Locations plotted on centre page map A to R
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Buxton Hospital Minor Injuries Unit CAR PARKING London Road, SK17 9NJ - limited services. Open: 8am - 10pm. Tel: 01298 214000 Buxton car parking www.highpeak.gov.uk/hp/council-services/ Buxton Museum & Art Gallery car-parks-and-transport/car-park-charges Terrace Road, SK17 6DA. Tel: 01629 533540 www.derbyshire.gov.uk/buxtonmuseum CHURCHES Disabled access. Open: Tues - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sat: Church of England: 9.30am-5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays • St Anne’s, Bath Road from Easter to 30 Sept, 10.30am-5pm • St Mary’s, Dale Road The Opera House Palace Hotel Fan Window • St John the Baptist, St John’s Road Buxton Opera House Water Street, SK17 6XN. • Trinity Church, Hardwick Mount J BUXTON OPERA HOUSE, designed N The great FAN WINDOW by Joseph Tel bookings: 01298 72190 Methodist: Chapel Street by Frank Matcham, was opened in Paxton is all that is left of the two Fan Partial access to wheelchair users. Other: United Reformed, www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Hardwick Square East 1903 and restored in 1979. One of the Windows that stood at the ends of the Roman Catholic: St Anne’s, finest provincial theatres, it presents a Railway Stations. Buxton Police Station Silverlands, SK17 6QJ. Dial 101 Terrace Road varied programme of music, drama, O The fifth Duke of Devonshire builtTHE comedy and dance throughout the Buxton Swimming & Fitness Centre OLD COURT HOUSE which now St John’s Road, SK17 6BE. year. ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING houses a variety of restaurants and cafes. Tel: 01298 766142 At The Lee Wood Hotel Opposite Buxton Opera House you will Pavilion Arts Centre P The oldest building in Buxton is The Park, SK7 6TQ Tel: 01298 23002 see an original ‘Penfold’ VICTORIAN In the Pavilion Gardens complex, part of THE OLD HALL HOTEL. It The Old Manse Guesthouse POSTBOX installed in 1867 and still SK17 6BE.Tel: 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 6 Clifton Road, Silverlands, Buxton, SK17 6QL was originally built by the 6th Earl of Tel: 01298 25638 in use. Tickets available from Buxton Opera House. Shrewsbury and housed the captive K ST JOHN’S CHURCH was designed Mary, Queen of Scots, who visited a Pavilion Gardens (Subject to availablity & at the discretion of by John White & Son in 1811 in a neo number of times between 1573 and St John’s Road, SK17 6BE. the Guesthouse) classical ‘Tuscan’ style. The church is 1584 to take the waters. Tel: 01298 23114 Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm everyday except not only a place of worship, but also Q Just outside the town, is POOLE’S Christmas Day. MARKETS home to the Buxton Musical Society. www.paviliongardens.co.uk CAVERN, one of the seven Wonders of Town Markets The designers were also responsible Higher Buxton. Tuesday & Saturday. Market the Peak, extending for over 300 metres Poole’s Cavern stall hours are usually from 6.30am to 5pm, for the colonnaded town houses in Green Lane, SK17 9DH. Tel: 01298 26978 into the limestone of the hillside above but may vary with the weather. THE SQUARE. Open everyday, 9.30am - 5pm (except the town. Visited by prehistoric cave Farmers’ Markets around Christmas) Pavilion Gardens Octagon. Usually on the L Dominating the Buxton skyline is the dwellers, Celtic and Roman visitors, www.poolescavern.co.uk first Thursday of every month, between DEVONSHIRE DOME, the University medieval outlaws and Elizabethan Toilets: See map for location 9.30am and 2pm. of Derby’s Buxton Campus. The Dome, Royalty. Free admission. For dates and details call Tourist Information Centre 01298 23114. with a diameter of 46 metres, built by Poole’s Cavern has a wealth of history Pavilion Gardens, SK17 6BE. Farmers and small-holders bring their fresh Robert Rippon Duke in 1882 for the Tel: 01298 25106 produce and locally-made crafts to sell and legend as well as spectacular Royal Devonshire Hospital, sits on the www.paviliongardens.co.uk inside the Octagon hall. stalactite formations. Conducted tours original building by John Carr which University of Derby, Buxton are available all year round. Together housed the horses and servants of Devonshire Road, SK17 6RY. TAXI with GO APE, an aerial forest adventure the guests of the Crescent hotels. The Tel: 01298 71100 Buxton Radio Taxis: 01298 23457 through the trees of The Country Park, www.derby.ac.uk Jam Taxi Services: 01298 72333 general public are welcome to use the or a walk up to SOLOMON’S TEMPLE, Allied Taxis: 01298 72123 many facilities, including restaurant, Useful websites: Crescent Cars Ltd: 01298 73515 there is much to do and see. coffee shop, hair salon, and holistic www.visitbuxton.co.uk www.visitpeakdistrict.com Spa. R The Victorian CIRCULAR PARK www.peakdistrict.gov.uk TRAIN ESTATE, like other parts of Buxton, was www.explorebuxtonderbyshire.co.uk M Next door to the University is the Northern Rail Services laid out by Joseph Paxton. In the middle www.accessiblederbyshire.org Buxton to and from Manchester imposing PALACE HOTEL. Completed is the Cricket Ground, ringed by houses www.buxtonweather.co.uk www.northernrail.org in 1868 it was one of a number of of varied architectural styles including a Virgin Rail Services grand hotels built for the numerous former residence of Vera Brittain and the BUS Only from Manchester, Stockport and Spa visitors. Macclesfield LEE WOOD HOTEL. Derbyshire Bus Timetables: www.derbysbus.info www.virgintrains.co.uk Buxton and High Peak National Rail Enquiries (your local High Peak services) Tel: 08457 484950 Locations plotted on centre page map A to R 0843 5236 036 www.nationalrail.co.uk www.highpeakbuses.com Skyline 199 TRAM to and from Manchester Airport every 30mins Wonder of the Peak www.highpeakbuses.com Tel: 01298 79648 www.discoverbuxton.co.uk Travel Line public transport information 0871 200 22 33 WHEELCHAIR HIRE www.traveline.info Care 100, 61 Spring Gardens Journey Planner www.traveline.info Te l: 01298 212483 www.theaa.com/route-planner All time tables available from The Old Hall Hotel Poole’s Cavern Solomon’s Temple the Tourist Information Office 22 23 Town map visitbuxton.co.uk
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High Energy If you crave physical pursuits then you won’t be short of choice with activities from go-karting to golf and swimming to horse riding. Explore the heights with Go Ape, the high wire forest adventure course, or journey beneath the earth at Poole’s Cavern. And don’t forget, this is the Peak District; we are surrounded by a natural playground just perfect for walking, caving, climbing and cycling. Adventures High Minded Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and for everyone you’ll find much to suit all tastes. Art, music, opera and the performing arts at Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre, Gallery in the Gardens and Green Man Art Gallery. There are plenty of opportunities for the creative person to become involved, including workshops and events. Relax-it’s a Spa Town If relaxation is top of your agenda make an Artist: Rob Pointon www.robpointon.co.uk appointment at The Devonshire Spa housed in the stunning Dome.
Whatever your age or interests, Buxton has Most of the town’s attractions are in easy walking something to see or do to make your visit truly distance of one another but if you’d like to see Buxton’s exceptional architecture from another memorable. From artistic and cultural pursuits vantage point, why not take a ride on the to the extremes of physical adventure in our Wonder of the Peak tram? undisputably great outdoors, there is always Keeping the kids happy something new to try whatever the time of year. Children love the miniature train and playgrounds And there’s no need to worry about the weather. in the Pavilion Gardens and there’s plenty more to The town has so much to offer come sun, rain or explore at the Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. There’s a new indoor play centre, plus the special even snow! events and workshops run by Buxton Opera House, and others during school holiday periods.
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The Jewel in the Crown of Buxton and the High Peak 340 yard floodlit Raised target greens Golf Driving Range & distance markers ● 340 yard floodlitSuitable Golf for all ages ● RaisedRefreshments target greens & & Driving Range& levels distancegolf merchandisemarkers ● Suitable for allLH ages& RH &club levels hire availabl● eRefreshmentsIdeal rainy &day golf venue – New & group tuition everybody welcome for 2016! merchandise ● LH & RH club Tophire quality available balls & mats Open from 10am daily ● gardens & group tuitionFun for all the family IdealPGA rainy Tuition day availablvenuee Award winning landscaped – everybody welcome marquee ● Top quality balls & mats Peak Practice Golf Driving Range gardens, conservatory Barms Farm, Off A6, 1 mile North of● Buxton, Open Fairfield from Common, 10am Buxton dailySK17 7HW ● Fun for all T:the 01298 family 74444 [email protected] www.peakpracticegolf.co.uk garden, family train rides ● PGA Tuition available and historic architecture. Our popular café, gift boutique, Peak Practice Golf Driving Range Barms Farm, Off A6, 1 mile North of Buxton, Fairfield Common, Buxton SK17 7HW art gallery and coffee bar provide T: 01298 74444 [email protected] www.peakpracticegolf.co.uk the perfect setting to compliment MAP REF: I1 your great day out. Over 100 different events throughout the year.
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& Buxton Country Park BUXTON OPERA HOUSE & PAVILION ARTS CENTRE A natural wonder of the Peak District We’re not just about opera! We also have music from around the world as well as high profile bands and musicians, dance, drama and musicals direct from the West End, family entertainment and some of the top names in comedy � all visi�ng our exquisitely beau�ful Edwardian theatre in Buxton. www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Explore beneath the earth, 01298 72190 with our expert guides limestone caverns MAP REF: D3 vast All weather with crystal stalactites attraction millions of years old 2015 10 16 EO Buxton Town Guide 16 October 2015 09:24:51 Guided Cafe Picnic & Tours & Shop Play Area Stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a panoramic Peak District hilltop viewpoint.
T: 01298 26978 E: [email protected] Poole’s Cavern and Buxton Country, Park Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9DH www.poolescavern.co.uk
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Spring Gardens Spring Gardens, including the indoor shopping centre The Springs, is the principal shopping street with many independent retailers offering a wide range of furniture, home accessories, interior design, flowers, fashion & jewellery along with various national retailers, including Waitrose and M&S. And if you get peckish there’s the local chippy or tea rooms along Spring Gardens and Hardwick Street. Plus ample customer parking and easy access to the train station and bus stops. The Cavendish Arcade Those seeking stylish fashion and gifts should drop into the Cavendish Arcade, with more than fifteen independent retailers trading from the beautifully restored, Grade II listed Neo- Bags Classical thermal baths. The building boasts a stunning stained glass barrel vaulted roof more choice designed by the painter and artist Brian Clarke. Don’t miss the great food and drink to be found on the Quadrant and down George Street Artist: David Pilgrim www.davidpilgrimart.co.uk behind the Cavendish Arcade.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the shopping Higher Buxton experience in Buxton, with its wide range of Take time to explore Higher Buxton, where the town’s traditional market place is home to some independent and unique shops complementing the wonderful independent retailers, from children’s treasured national retailing brands. Immerse yourself shoes, specialist music stores, bookshops, butchers, deli. Don’t miss the Green Man Gallery, in the classical architecture, charming arcades and where a community of artists have a showcase pedestrianised streets and suddenly shopping becomes gallery and workshop. a more relaxing event, almost as therapeutic as a spa treatment!
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P is for pharmacy at Clowes U is for umbrellas at Potters, Chemist, Victorian pharmacy department store trading since 1860 (4 Cavendish Circus), picture (8 Terrace Road) frames and framing at Apertures (51 High Street), party accessories V is for vacuum cleaners at to Shopping in Buxton at Celebations (16 TerraceRoad) Bradwell & Singleton, domestic A Z and pets at Buxton Pets (14 Spring appliances specialists (16-18 Finding unique, independent shops in Buxton is as easy as A, B, C. Bucking the Gardens) and Nature’s Own (1 High Hardwick Street) national trend of identical High Streets we’re proud to offer a diverse and Street) Vintage at Dare to be Different refreshingly different shopping experience. Everybody’s retail favourites are (Cavendish Avenue) here too, but as you stroll through our alphabet of shopping you won’t need Q is for quirky finds in antique us to spell out the main point of difference. Buxton - Affording Better Choice. shops Maggie Mays (11-12 Grove Wis for wedding dresses at Parade), Stuff (5-5A High Street) and Gracie Bleu Bridal (26 Dale Road) The Penny Post Antiques (9 Cavendish Circus) is for art at The Green Man is for gifts at Atticus Boo X is for Fixing- Tech Corner – Spring A G Gardens Precinct – IT Solutions Gallery (Hardwick Square South) and (Cavendish Arcade) R is for retro at That Retro Shop – offers maintenance service on accessories at Chic (Cavendish Arcade) (2 Scarsdale Place), Dare to be laptops, phones and tablets. H is for handmade soap at Wild Different (Cavendish Avenue) B is for books at Bookstore Brierlow Olive (Cavendish Arcade) is for yummy chocolates at Bar, one of the largest book shops in Y S is for shoes at Unique Feet Charlotte’s Chocolates (Cavendish Britain with free car park (Ashbourne I is for interiors at Everythings Rosy (Cavendish Arcade), Bell’s Shoes (43 Arcade) Road) and Scrivener’s, second hand (8 Hardwick Street) and The Home Spring Gardens), Sue at Westons (80 bookstore and bookbinding (42 Boutique (Cavendish Avenue) Spring Gardens) and One Small Step, Z is for zzzzzz, the sleep you’ll need High Street), butchers at Mycock’s children’s shoe shop (9 Hall Bank) after all that shopping! (1 Scarsdale Place) and bakery at J is for jewellery at J. Sidebotham Fitzgerald’s (12 Spring Gardens) & Son (9 Grove Parade), Jantar Tis for toys at Knowles Toys (Cavendish Arcade), Simon’s Jewellers and Models (5 Market Street) and C is for clothes at Minibugs Boutique, (64-66 Spring Gardens) and CW Minibugs (The Colonnade) children’s clothes (The Colonnade), Sellors (65 Spring Gardens) Divine Trash, fashion for men and women town guide 2016_Layout 1 24/11/2015 14:16 Page 1 (Cavendish Arcade), Pure Inspiration, K is for knives at Hargreaves, womenswear (Cavendish Arcade), Potters, cookware and gifts, trading since department store trading since 1860 (8 1865 (16-18 Spring Gardens) Terrace Road) and Vintage Rose, designer dress agency (Cavendish Arcade), Room 49 L is for light lunch at the Tea Chest (London Road) Caving Supplies (19 London and No6 Tea Rooms Road) M is for music at Muzik & More (11 D is for delicatessen at Bon Appetit Concert Place) and Goddard’s Music (15 Terrace Road), designer at Dare to Shop (45 High Street) be Different (Cavendish Avenue) N is for newspapers at High Street E is for eco-friendly at Eco Republic, News, newsagent and card shop eco gifts and electric bikes (5 The (24-26 High Street) contemporary fine art and creative hub Colonnade) O is for outdoor equipment and F is for flowers at The Green Pavilion clothing at Jo Royle Outdoor (6 The Original paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, (6 Terrace Road) and furniture at Market Place) photographs, mixed-media, jewellery Famous Names Furniture (7-9 London Road) and Everythings Rosy (8 and other locally made unique gifts for sale. Hardwick Street) A varied programme of exhibitions, workshops, art events and live music. Large workshop space for hire. Open every day 10.30am - 5.30pm (except Thursday) Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY 01298 937375 07977 956707 thegreenmangallery.com [email protected]
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SCRIVENER’S SECONDHAND & ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS & BOOKBINDING 42 HIGH ST, HIGHER BUXTON, SK17 6HB 01298 73100 40,000 books, maps, cards and Specialist Outdoor prints over 5 floors, a bindery to Equipment restore and create books, a tiny Victorian museum, a harmonium & Clothing Shop to play and free advice and valuations from our friendly staff. Premier Shopping in the We specialise in a wide range Mon – Sat 9.30 to 5pm of quality & high performance Sun – 12.00 to 4pm Spa Town of Buxton products for walking, climbing, travel, camping etc (+ maps and guides)
Open 7 days per week
6 Market Place Buxton SK17 6EB (Opposite Town Hall) [email protected] Tel: 01298 25824 www.scrivenersbooks.co.uk
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Enjoy the best in independent retailing all year round within the fi ne surrounding of Buxton’s Grade II listed Buxton Baths, home to Cavendish Arcade. From men’s MENSWEAR WOMENSWEAR and women’s fashion to homewares, gifts, luxuries and HOME TEXTILES & CURTAINS ethical goods, Cavendish Shopping Arcade is the perfect blend of refi nement and depth, bringing you a retail experience like no other.
Open Monday to Sunday* * Given the nature of independent retailing, opening times for individual stores may vary.
Cavendish Shopping Arcade, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire WWW.POTTERSOFBUXTON.CO.UK 8 Terrace Road, Buxton, SK17 6DR - 01298 23113
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Buxton Spa® Aromatics Natural Perfume Bespoke Design Short Courses Ingredients Equipment www.buxtonspa.co.uk
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Brierlow Bar One of theof Largest the LargestIndependent Independent Bookshops in Britain • Over 20,000Bookshops titles in 5,000 in square Britain feet • 95% of books less than half price • Extensive● Over 20,000range of titles quality in greeting5,000 square cards feet • Music● CDs95% fromof books £2.99 less than half price • Large free car park with picnic tables • Book ●ordering Book ordering service available service available • Tea,● Extensive coffee and range cold ofdrinks quality greeting cards ● Music CDs from £2.99 National Book Tokens are available and accepted here ● Large free car park with picnic tables Ashbourne Road,● Tea,Nr. Buxton, coffee and cold drinks Derbyshire, SK17 9PY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ● Buxton Literary Festival Bookseller 2 miles south of Buxton on the A515● Derbyshire road to Ashbourne LiteratureTelephone: Festival Bookseller (01298) 71017 www bookstore uk co ukNational Book Tokens are
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A Touch of Luxury Buxton has more than its share of top quality hotels, from the historic Old Hall Hotel which housed Mary, Queen of Scots in the 1500s, to the grand Palace Hotel, built in the style of the grand spa hotels, the Lee Wood Hotel and the many others in and around the town. Spoilt for Choice As you might expect there are many very comfortable Georgian and Victorian hotels in the town, as well as a healthy choice of boutique guest houses, pubs, and cosy bed and breakfast establishments, providing the perfect Enjoy accommodation for every requirement. Home from Home your stay Self Catering apartments may be just what you need, and there are plenty of opportunities for caravan and holiday home rentals too. Check out Lime Tree Park for instance, a caravan and Artist: Steve Mcloughlin www.stevenmcloughlin.co.uk campsite situated in its own wooded valley yet within easy reach of the town. Buxton was built for visitors and the accommodation
reflects the long history of people coming to the heart A stay in Buxton means you are never more than of the Peaks for a variety of reasons. As long ago as the a ten minute walk from restaurants, attractions sixteenth century, visitors came to take the waters at and the town centre. To find a bed that suits you and your family, contact the Tourist Information the ‘New Hall’, the oldest hotel in England. Now, they Office on01298 25106 or visit one of the come to meet friends, take in a show at Buxton Opera following web sites. House or Pavilion Arts Centre, attend a wedding, walk in the hills or simply to relax on a short break and take in www.visitbuxton.co.uk the sights. www.visitpeakdistrict.com www.tripadvisor.com
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To book, or for more information call 01298 23841 or email [email protected] A friendly atmosphere welcomes you to Our traditional bar area boasts our traditional town centre public house a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy all and hotel, which has been operating under televised sporting events from the same ownership for almost 50 years. Rugby to football as we offer the latest Sky and BT packages in Situated centrally in ‘Higher Buxton’, we high definition. We also stock are easy to locate and most attractions a large selection of lagers and Grosvenor House are within five minutes walking distance. beers including locally sourced Whether you’re taking in a show at the guest ales. Live music is 1 Broad Walk, exquisite Opera House or exploring the available here at weekends and depths of Pooles Cavern, we’ll be glad to we also offer free wireless fibre Buxton, SK17 6JE accommodate you for the length of your broadband to all our customers. stay. Tel: 01298 72439 We have recently completed an Alison & Kev Morrissey accommodation extension and now offer 12 en-suite guest rooms, which are all [email protected] www.grosvenorbuxton.co.uk located in separate buildings away from the main bar. All of our rooms offer free Fully refurbished en-suite guest accommodation overlooking Wifi, tea and coffee, central heating and the Pavilion Gardens to the Opera House and the hills beyond. also Sky’s in room TV service. We also A quiet location within three minutes walk of the town centre, have a small car park for guest use. restaurants and pubs. All rooms offer a full range of www.queensbuxton.co.uk comforts with stair lift access to the first floor. The Queen’s Head Hotel, High Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EU MAP REF: D6 MAP REF: D4 44 45 buxton_town_guide 20646 28/4/09 15:58 Page 20 Accommodation visitbuxton.co.uk Tearooms and accommodation with a Georgian flavour Relax and enjoy morning co ee, light meals or a traditional English a ernoon tea in the elegant surroundings of No. 6 e Square. We are licensed and use locally produced ingredients in many of these dishes we o er and a visit is de nitely recommended. You’ll nd us opposite the exquisite Opera House and the beautiful parkland of the Pavilion Gardens. Accommodation is available above the tearooms, four double rooms with bath and on ground oor level a self contained at No.7 e Square is available. No.6 The Square Buxton Tearooms and Accommodation
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