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Steeped in History Contents Famous for its thermal spring water and Georgian What’s on 04 architecture, the town was founded by the Romans Eating Out 10 who called it Aquae Arnemetiae or Spa of the Spa Hotel 18 Goddess of the Grove. But it was the fifth Duke of Devonshire who put Buxton on the tourist map Heritage Trail 20 with development in 1780s - the centre piece being Useful Information 23 the Georgian Crescent, soon to reopen as a 5-star Town Map 24 Thermal Spa Hotel. The town’s rich history features Activities 26 Roman settlers, royal prisoners, outlaws and noble benefactors. Shopping 34 Accommodation 42 Out and About 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 an historic Winter Gardens conservatory linking Buxton Opera House with the main complex. The building houses a café and espresso Sunlit Hall Bank - Rob Pointon www.robpointon.co.uk coffee bar, the Pavilion Arts Centre, Cinema opening December 2017, Art Café, Gallery in the Gardens with Buxton inspires! a large retail area and the Tourist Information Centre. Fairs and markets are held in the Pavilion throughout It’s not surprising that Buxton is one of the most popular the year. Dine in the café and enjoy a stroll around the tourist destinations in the Peak District, with its famous gardens before maybe taking a ride on the miniature Georgian and Victorian architecture providing an impressive train. Follow the Heritage Trail (page 20) to find out more about these gems. backdrop to a rich and vibrant range of music, theatre and The University of Derby’s Buxton campus is set festivals. Add to this the stunning ornamental gardens, under the Devonshire Dome, which is the largest a wealth of independent and high street shopping unsupported dome in Europe, with a diameter of opportunities, an ever expanding choice of cafes, bars and 174ft and open to visitors all year round. The award- winning Devonshire Spa offers a wide range of luxury restaurants, and you begin to see why there really is something spa and beauty packages and the Salon offers an of a renaissance. extensive range of hair treatments suitable for all age Buxton is the Gateway to the Peak District, and it’s a great base groups. A visit to view the interior of the Dome is a for all that the National Park has to offer, but there’s so much must! going on in the town itself that you might find yourself hard Wonder of the Peak pressed to leave. 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 Devonshire Dome. www.discoverbuxton.co.uk
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Adventure & discovery With Buxton 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, 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, films and events at the Pavilion Arts Centre throughout the year. www.buxtonadventurefestival.co.uk www.buxtonramblingclub.co.uk Guided walks led by the Rambling Club take place most Sundays starting from the Pavilion Gardens car park. The Old Hall Hotel - Rebecca Morledge www.rebeccamorledge.co.uk
JULY Enjoy the buzz! National Parks Week 24th-30th July Festivals, music and plays. Arts, crafts and outdoor www.peakdistrict.gov.uk activities. From the natural wonders of Poole’s Cavern AUGUST and Grinlow Country Park, to the range of shops in three Pavilion Gardens Bank Holiday Special distinct shopping areas. Buxton has a diverse choice of 27th August pubs, cafés and restaurants to tempt your taste buds. A www.paviliongardens.co.uk wealth of attractions surround Buxton within easy travelling DECEMBER distance to Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Lyme Park, Visit Father Christmas at Poole’s Cavern www.poolescavern.co.uk Crich Tramway Museum, and Alton Towers. The Goyt ALL YEAR ROUND Valley, Castleton Caverns, The Roaches, Tittesworth Buxton Raceway Reservour and the Monsal Trail are just some of the March to November natural beauty spots which surround the town. www.buxtonraceway.com
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 The Buxton Spa Prize 30 July - 5th August www.gsfestivals.org Be inspired by the host of Art, Outdoor art exhibition launch. For more information visit Buxton Wells Dressing and Carnival Music and Festivals which feature www.buxtonspaprize.co.uk Watch the ancient art of ‘petalling’ throughout the year including April - Open for entries in St John’s Church; decorating the July - August - Exhibition Buxton International Festival displays for the Wells Dressing. Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts www.buxtonwelldressing.co.uk featuring Opera, Music and Centre at Easter The Buxton Spa Prize Literature, the Buxton Festival There’s a full programme of family Exhibition of prize-winning artwork Fringe and Buxton Festival of World shows and events to keep everyone based on local landmarks. For more entertained during the Easter holidays, information Cinema. visit visit www.buxtonspaprize.co.uk www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk Live Music events can also be Buxton Brass Band Festival OCTOBER regularly found throughout the town The North West Area Brass Band OctoberFest such as the Buxton Military Tattoo held at The Devonshire Dome, Association presents its Annual There’s a packed programme of family bands in the park at Pavilion Gardens, and in a number of local bars Buxton Brass Band Festival featuring shows, workshops and events to keep many bands from all five sections. everyone entertained during October and restaurants. www.paviliongardens.co.uk half-term,
Drama, Music, Comedy, Dance and Film are well represented at visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk to MAY find out more. Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre. Local Artists show case Buxton Spring Fair their work at The Green Man Gallery and fairs. Not to be missed is the May Bank Holiday Monday NOVEMBER newly refurbished Buxton Museum & Art Gallery which hosts many art www.buxtontownteam.org Buxton International Literary Weekend exhibitions throughout the year. JUNE www.buxtonfestival.co.uk 24th, 25th, 26th 2017 Buxton Museum The 36th Derbyshire Open Arts Back Stage Pass beginning right up to the present Exhibition DECEMBER / JANUARY day. Starting from the Dress Circle June - September Traditional Family Pantomime Opera House theatre tours bar, the tour will take you through Join in the laughter and magic of our Take a look behind the scenes at to the auditorium and backstage JULY annual pantomime for some good old fashioned family fun. one of the country’s finest examples where you will get a glimpse of the Buxton Military Tattoo Featuring a selection of the United www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk of a Frank Matcham theatre. During inner workings of the theatre. Tours Kingdom’s finest military bands, the the hour long tour you’ll discover available throughout the year. visit sound of the bagpipes, the beat of the the fascinating history of this www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk for drums, together with other displays performed in the iconic Devonshire THETHE iconic building, from its Edwardian details Dome, the Buxton Military Tattoo is THE a spectacular experience not to be BUXTON SPA missed. BUXTON SPA www.buxtontattoo.org.uk PRIZE Buxton International Festival PRIZE 6th-22nd July Buxton Festival is a summer Open art competitioncompetition and exhibition celebration featuring opera, music and literature. andOpen exhibition for Entry 1st April This internationally renowned event OpenFree for Exhibition Entry 1st April 1st to 31st July which was established in 1979 features rarely performed operas and an array Free Exhibition of concerts. The literary series attracts 1st to 31st IncludingJuly : award-winning writers, political figures The Harold Riley Sketchbook Prize and much loved authors. For further The HaroldIncluding: Riley Sketchbook Prize details visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk Children’s & Teen Prize or call 01298 70395. The Harold Riley Buxton Festival Fringe TheSketchbook Green Man Prize Gallery, Hardwick Hall 4th-22 July Hardwick Sq. South, Buxton Spa, Derbyshire. SK17 6PY A vibrant, open-access arts festival HardwickChildren’s Sq. South, & Teen Buxton Prize Spa, Derbyshire. SK17 6PY running in parallel with Buxton Festival and featuring a massive selection of The Green Man Gallery, BuxtonSpaPrize.co.uk theatre, music, comedy and more in venues around the town and beyond. Hardwick Hall Hardwick Sq. South, Buxton Spa, Tel: 01298 70705 www.buxtonfringe.org.uk Derbyshire. SK17 6PY BuxtonSpaPrize.co.uk Buxton Opera House in the Spring - Graham Thew www.grahamthewart.uk 06 07 What’s on? visitbuxton.co.uk
Markets, Fairs & Auctions MAY DECEMBER Buxton Spring Fair Christmas Fair A variety of Markets, Fairs and Auctions take www.buxtontownteam.org www.paviliongardens.co.uk place throughout the year. Pavilion Gardens Annual Antiques Fair Visit Father Christmas at Poole’s www.paviliongardens.co.uk hosts more than 100 of these events including Cavern www.poolescavern.co.uk Antiques & Collectors and Book Fairs. A Farmers JUNE Market takes place every month in Pavilion Buxton Rotary Club Summer ALL YEAR ROUND Charities Fair Gardens and every Tuesday and Saturday a At the Pavilion Gardens Saturday June 2nd 10am - 4pm FREE Farmers Market. Plant & Craft, traditional market can be found in Higher www.buxtonrotaryishere.co.uk Artist & Designer, Antique, Book, and Buxton at 1032 feet above sea level makes us the JULY Jewellery Fairs www.paviliongardens.co.uk highest market town in England. Peak Districts Products Fair at The Devonshire Dome ON THE MARKET PLACE There are Seasonal Shopping Events including www.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk Wedding Fayres which take place at The Traditional and specialist markets AUGUST every Tuesday and Saturday. Devonshire Dome and in the Pavilion Gardens Pavilion Gardens Bank Holiday Special www.buxtonmarkets.co.uk throughout the year. Stalls and events in the Pavilion Gardens For more information: Spring brings with it the May Day Bank Holiday Buxton Tourist information Centre where Buxton hosts an array of its finest SEPTEMBER Pavilion Gardens entertainment and local stalls showcasing the Skills Festival Tel: 01298 25106 The Devonshire Dome. Email: [email protected] best quality goods the town has to offer. www.derby.ac.uk www.visitbuxton.co.uk Heritage Open Days www.visitpeakdistrict.com For more information please visit www.explorebuxton.co.uk www.heritageopendays.org.uk
OCTOBER Artist: Glenn Wright www.aupduck.com The Great Peak District Fair www.paviliongardens.co.uk Peaks and Dales Wedding Fayre www.peaksanddalesweddings.co.uk Vintage Fair at The Devonshire Dome www.vintagesuitcase.co.uk
NOVEMBER Christmas Shopping Weekend at The Devonshire Dome www.theweekendshoppingcompany.co.uk Grand Bazaar and Christmas Lights Switch On www.paviliongardens.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 the week and an award-winning chef and his Foodie team take over at weekends. There is also a thriving café society with a heaven! 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 and quirky. Artist: Sarah Morley www.sarahmorleyfineart.com The Festival for Foodies Buxton is a great place to eat out, thanks largely to the Buxton Night Food and Drink Festival will take many independent establishments which are unique to the place in Pavilion Gardens on Friday July 6th town. There is a refreshingly good variety of choice, both from 4pm until 11pm. There will be various stalls serving up delicious food from around the world in price and cuisine, ranging from English to Continental along with local beer and street entertainment. and from Thai to Indian. Pre and after theatre suppers are (See www.paviliongardens.co.uk ) widely available. 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
Amazing Shakes 82 Spring Gardens HOTELS Barbarella’s Wine Bar The Quadrant 01298 71392 Alison Park Hotel E 3 Temple Road 01298 22473 Cuccini’s E 4b Bridge Street 01298 74210 Palace Hotel E Palace Road 01298 22001 Cafe Central D2 E The Devonshire Dome 01298 330620 The Lee Wood Hotel C2 E The Park 01298 23002 Caffè Nero E 20-22 Spring Gardens 01298 25900 The Old Hall Hotel D3 E The Square 01298 22841 Charlotte’s Cafe E The Cavendish Arcade 01298 214440 The Queen’s Head Hotel E6 High Street 01298 23841 Chippy’s Plaice E 59 Spring Gardens 01298 72079 PUBS Shakes and Cakes E 50 Spring Gardens 01298 27345 53º North E4 E 8a Hall Bank 01298 79119 Costa Coffee E 52 Spring Gardens 01298 70890 Buxton Tap House E3 E George Street 01298 214085 Coffee Delight E Spring Gardens Centre 01298 74590 Cheshire Cheese E 37 High Street 01298 212453 Cool as Custard Cafe E 68a Spring Gardens 01298 23405 Gilberts 5 High Street 01298 214071 Eat at Number 5 5 London Road 07495 492 772 King’s Head Market Place 01298 27719 Everything’s Rosy Interiors Tea Room F3 4-8 Hardwick Strreet 01298 78778 Milton’s Head 63 Spring Gardens 01298 24733 Fitzgerald’s Bakery E 12 Spring Gardens 01298 25551 Monk Cocktail Bar 8 Cavendish Circus 01298 24255 Five Ways Café 1 West Road 01298 72018 The Old Clubhouse 3 Water Street 01298 70117 Food Stop 4 Market Place 01298 70887 The Old Sun Inn E 33 High Street 01298 72375 Grapevine Wellbeing Centre 15 Scarsdale Place 01298 72965 The Queen’s Head Hotel E6 High Street 01298 23841 Hargreaves Edwardian Tea Rooms 16-18 Spring Gardens 01298 23083 The Railway E Bridge Street 01298 71435 KFC E 85 Spring Gardens 01298 71513 The Vault E 2-4 High Street 01298 212354 Stars Cafe E 95 Spring Gardens 01298 213207 Wye Bridge House E Fairfield Road 01298 70932 No. 6 The Square Tea Rooms D3 E 6 The Square 01298 213541 Pavilion Gardens Café & BRITISH Coffee Bar C4 E St Johns Road 01298 23114 Columbine Restaurant E4 7 Hall Bank 01298 78752 Poole’s Cavern Cafe A8 E Green Lane 01298 26978 Dome Restaurant D2 E 1 Devonshire Road 01298 330345 Presto 2 The Quadrant 01298 27123 Pavilion Gardens C4 E St Johns Road 01298 23114 Southern Fried Chicken E 6 Bridge Street 01298 27790 South 16 9 Market Street 01298 25397 The Cafe @ The Green Pavilion E 4 Terrace Road 01298 77480 The Coach House Restaurant E 3 Scarsdale Place 01298 71393 CHINESE The Hydro Café & Tea Rooms 75 Spring Gardens 01298 79065 Kwei Lin Chinese Restaurant 1-2 Lower Hardwick Street 01298 22611 The Pepperpot Cafe E 135 Victoria Park Road 01298 70992 The Great Panda 7 Eagle Parade 01298 23703 The Source E 7 Terrace Road 01298 71927 Gurkha Tingmo Palace 55 High Street 01298 22288 Tradesmen’s Entrance Scarsdale Place 07950 530654 FRENCH E Wright’s Coffee Shop 70 Spring Gardens 01298 23405 La Brasserie D3 E George Street 01298 25333
GREEK E Wheelchair friendly. Wheelchair Ithaca Greek Taverna 3 Eagle Parade 01298 72203 access may depend upon size and type of chair. INDIAN Please contact the provider to enquire if Imani’s Bull’s Head, Fairfield Rd 01298 77699 they have disabled toilets Indian Palace 5 Cavendish Circus 01298 23136 Taj Mahal E 35 High Street 01298 78388 Gurkha Tingmo Palace 55 High Street 01298 22288 NEPALESE Gurkha Tingmo Palace 55 High Street 01298 22288 ITALIAN Michelangelo’s 1 Market Place 01298 26640 Pizza Express E Cavendish Arcade Columbine Restaurant 01298 24922 We are a small independent MEXICAN restaurant, serving freshly Lone Star Cafe Bar E3 prepared evening meals. Pre and George Street 01298 73301 After Theatre meals by prior SPANISH reservation. Flamenco Spanish Restaurant E 9 Concert Place 01298 27392 7, Hall Bank, Buxton, SWISS/ITALIAN Derbyshire SK17 6E St Moritz 7 Cavendish Circus 01298 22225 Tel: 01298 787 2 THAI www.columbinerestaurant.co.uk Simply Thai Restaurant E MAP REF: E4 12 2-3 Cavendish Circus 01298 24471 13 Eating out visitbuxton.co.uk
Lee Wood Hotel HHHH Award Winning Restaurant Award winning Enjoy Pre-theatre Dinners New Bar Open with a good selection of wines Restaurant Only 200 Yards from the Opera House Snacks Call on: 01298 23002Enjoy Pre-theatre Light Lunches Dinners a La Carte Menu The Park, Buxton, DerbyshireOnly 200 SK17 yards 6TQ from E. [email protected] Opera House Bar/Lounge Area W. www.leewoodhotel.co.uk Speciality Beers Call on: OPEN 11AM 01298 23002 UNTIL LATE The Park, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6TQ E. [email protected] www.thebarbrasseriebuxton.co.uk W. www.leewoodhotel.co.uk MAP REF: E3 MAP REF: C2
GURKHA TINGMO PALACE
Ithaca restaurant is the ideal venue for special Quality as well as quantity is celebrations absolutely the case here at hosting a variety of Buxton’s Gurkha Tingmo Palace, functions. We a relaxing and contemporary pride ourselves little restaurant that offers a multitude of Asian cuisines. The on friendly, menu is expertly put together efficient service and takes in flavours from Nepal, and we are Tibet, India and China. All dishes committed are fresh and prepared with to assisting pride, as little oil as possible and you in every way absolutely nothing artificial. possible to ensure your function is memorable for all Opening Hours: the right reasons. Monday: Closed (Except Bank Holiday) Tuesday-Saturday- (17:00 – 23:00 hrs.) Sunday (Buffet) - (13:00 – 15:00 hrs.) Reopen - (16:30 – 21:00 hrs.) Mon-Thu 17.00 - 21.30pm Fri-Sat 15.00 - 22.00pm Sun 15.00-21.00pm 55 High Street, Buxton, SK17 6HB Tel: 01298 22288 3 Eagle Parade, Buxton Telephone: 01298 72203 www.gurkhatingmopalace.co.uk MAP REF: E4 MAP REF: E7 14 15 Eating out visitbuxton.co.uk
Shabby Chic Furniture, Designer Fabrics, Wallpapers, Curtains, Blinds & Upholstery Service, Dining, Bedroom & Office Furniture, Soft Furnishings including Voyage Maison
4 - 8 Hardwick Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6DH 01298 78778 Vintage Tea Rooms www.everythingsrosyinteriors.com
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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
Kids, dogs and muddy boots all very welcome!
We are open all day every day from noon Food served daily 12-3 and 5-9 Kids and dogs welcome Pre-theatre meals available from 5pm Live acoustic music every Sunday afternoon Tel: 01298 79119 ‘This place has a very relaxed atmosphere & I would highly recommend a visit’
Tel: 01298 78781 web: thedukebuxton.com Tripadvisor 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 Buxton Crescent is a Grade 1 listed building with a fascinating past and exciting future. The impressive building was the centrepiece in the Fifth Duke of Devonshire’s plans to establish a fashionable Georgian spa town in Buxton. The original layout included two hotels, six lodging houses and an imposing Assembly Room. The current restoration and redevelopment will create a luxury 80 bedroom hotel, impressive natural thermal mineral spa and a number of restored meeting and event spaces including the Assembly Room. It is anticipated that the hotel will open in 2019. In this endeavour, we are working with the Town, the For details on the Trust please contact Liz Mackenzie at Heritage Lottery Fund and Heritage England to realise [email protected] or visit a shared ambition to restore the architectural heritage www.buxtoncrescenttrust.org alongside the Town’s well-earned reputation for culture, art, hospitality, health and well-being. For details of the Hotel & Thermal Spa, please contact Jonathan Dawson at In addition to the main hotel and spa renovation, the [email protected] Buxton Crescent and Thermal Spa Trust has been or visit www.buxtoncrescent.com established with a vision of creating an inspiring and sustainable visitor experience. The Pump Room and a selection of spaces in the Crescent are being developed by the Trust to create a visitor journey exploring the town’s spa heritage, the Crescent’s past, its characters and restoration.
1818 1919 Heritage Trail visitbuxton.co.uk On the Trail of Buxton’s heritage The Crescent The Pump Room Cavendish Arcade - The Pavilion Gardens Take a stroll from the magnificent Georgian Crescent and Tiling frieze Pump Room up the Slopes past the Town Hall to the highest C THE SLOPES rising in front of the Street from the Market Place leads Crescent were designed by Sir Jeffry directly to ST MARY’S, a fine example Market Place in England. Then wind back down through the Wyatville in 1818 and modified by of an Arts and Crafts building, built in Joseph Paxton in 1840. If you follow the 1914. delightful Pavilion Gardens towards the Opera House, the paths through the trees you will notice H At the bottom of HALL BANK, an that together with the Crescent they Dome and the imposing Palace Hotel, taking in the Octagon, elegant line of town houses dating from form a complete circle. Pavilion and other captivating features en route. This is a the 1790s, you come onto BROAD D At the top of the Slopes, stands the WALK, a fashionable terrace of houses truly impressive trail around the architectural gems that imposing TOWN HALL, designed by designed by a variety of prominent 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 Guided Heritage tours by our experienced local guides are has since 1928 occupied part of the by Edward Milner and opened in 1871 former Peak Hydropathic Hotel. There on 23 acres of land given by the 7th available. See Discover Buxton’s advert on page 30. is a permanent gallery enhanced Duke of Devonshire, were restored to 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 1896. 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 built THE 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 9.00am to for the colonnaded town houses in Green Lane, SK17 9DH. Tel: 01298 26978 into the limestone of the hillside above 4.00pm, but may vary with the weather. THE SQUARE. Open everyday, 9.30am - 5pm (except www.buxtonmarkets.co.uk the town. Visited by prehistoric cave around Christmas) Farmers’ Markets L Dominating the Buxton skyline is the dwellers, Celtic and Roman visitors, www.poolescavern.co.uk Pavilion Gardens Octagon. Usually on the DEVONSHIRE DOME, the University medieval outlaws and Elizabethan Toilets: See map for location first Thursday of every month, between of Derby’s Buxton Campus. The Dome, Royalty. 9.30am and 2pm. Tourist Information Centre Free admission. For dates and details call with a diameter of 46 metres, built by Poole’s Cavern has a wealth of history Pavilion Gardens, SK17 6BE. 01298 23114. Robert Rippon Duke in 1882 for the Tel: 01298 25106 Farmers and small-holders bring their fresh and legend as well as spectacular Royal Devonshire Hospital, sits on the www.paviliongardens.co.uk produce and locally-made crafts to sell stalactite formations. Conducted tours inside the Octagon hall. 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. with GO APE, an aerial forest adventure TAXI the guests of the Crescent hotels. The Tel: 01298 330620 through the trees of The Country Park, www.derby.ac.uk Buxton Radio Taxis: 01298 23457 general public are welcome to use the or a walk up to SOLOMON’S TEMPLE, Jam Taxi Services: 01298 72333 many facilities, including restaurant, Useful websites: Allied Taxis: 01298 72123 there is much to do and see. coffee shop, hair salon, and holistic www.visitbuxton.co.uk Crescent Cars Ltd: 01298 73515 www.visitpeakdistrict.com Spa. R The Victorian CIRCULAR PARK www.peakdistrict.gov.uk ESTATE, like other parts of Buxton, was www.explorebuxtonderbyshire.co.uk TRAIN M Next door to the University is the laid out by Joseph Paxton. In the middle www.accessiblederbyshire.org Northern Rail Services imposing PALACE HOTEL. Completed is the Cricket Ground, ringed by houses www.buxtonweather.co.uk Buxton to and from Manchester in 1868 it was one of a number of www.northernrail.org of varied architectural styles including a grand hotels built for the numerous former residence of Vera Brittain and the BUS Virgin Rail Services Spa visitors. Only from Manchester, Stockport and LEE WOOD HOTEL. Derbyshire Bus Timetables: www.derbysbus.info Macclesfield www.virgintrains.co.uk Buxton and High Peak (your local High Peak services) National Rail Enquiries Locations plotted on centre page map A to R 0844 351 1120 Tel: 03457 484 950 www.highpeakbuses.com www.nationalrail.co.uk Skyline 199 to and from Manchester Airport every TRAM 30mins www.highpeakbuses.com Wonder of the Peak Tel: 01298 79648 Travel Line www.discoverbuxton.co.uk public transport information 0871 200 22 33 www.traveline.info WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE Journey Planner Care 100, 61 Spring Gardens www.traveline.info www.theaa.com/route-planner Te l: 01298 212483 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. High Minded Buxton is justifiably proud of its cultural life and you’ll find much to suit all tastes with 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 Adventures to become involved, including workshops and events. for everyone Relax-it’s a Spa Town If relaxation is top of your agenda make an Yellow Cup - Paul Searson [email protected] 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 Wonder to the extremes of physical adventure in our 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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Guided Cafe Picnic & Tours & Shop Play Area Stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a Wonders of the Peak: a journey through time and place panoramic Visit our brand new museum space and see amazing objects from around the Peak District hilltop Peak District. Enjoy changing exhibitions in two galleries and pick up a unique souvenir in the shop. Discover more online at www.wondersofthepeak.org.uk and viewpoint. explore our collections in the landscape using your smart phone or tablet.
Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm Sundays and Bank Holidays (Easter to September): 10.30am to 5pm T: 01298 26978 Admission FREE, donations welcomed
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Spring Gardens Spring Gardens, including the indoor Bags shopping centre The Springs, is the principal shopping street with many independent retailers offering a wide range of furniture, more choice 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-Classical thermal baths. The building boasts a stunning stained glass barrel vaulted roof designed by the painter and artist Brian Clarke. Don’t miss the great Buxton Brolly aka Leo’s Scooter - Glynis Dray [email protected] food and drink to be found on the Quadrant and down George Street behind the You will be pleasantly surprised by the shopping experience Cavendish Arcade. in Buxton, with its wide range of independent and unique Higher Buxton shops complementing the treasured national retailing brands. Take time to explore Higher Buxton, where Immerse yourself in the classical architecture, charming the town’s traditional market place is home to some wonderful independent retailers, arcades and pedestrianised streets and suddenly shopping from children’s shoes, specialist music stores, becomes a more relaxing event, almost as therapeutic as a bookshops, butchers, deli. Don’t miss the spa treatment! Green Man Gallery, where a community of artists have a showcase gallery and workshop.
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P is for pharmacy at Clowes U is for umbrellas at Potters, Chemist, Victorian pharmacy department store trading since 1860 Shopping in (4 Cavendish Circus), picture (8 Terrace Road) frames and framing at Apertures (51 High Street), party accessories V is for vacuum cleaners at to 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 national trend of identical High Streets we’re proud to offer a Gardens) and Nature’s Own (1 High Hardwick Street) Street) Vintage at Dare to be Different diverse and refreshingly different shopping experience. Everybody’s retail (Cavendish Avenue) favourites are here too, but as you stroll through our alphabet of shopping Q is for quirky finds in antique you won’t need us to spell out the main point of difference. Buxton - shops Maggie Mays (11-12 Grove Wis for wedding dresses at Affording Better Choice. Parade), Stuff (5-5A High Street) and Gracie Bleu Bridal (26 Dale Road) The Penny Post Antiques A is for art at The Green Man G is for gifts at Atticus Boo (9 Cavendish Circus) X is for Fixing - Tech Corner Gallery (Hardwick Square South) (Cavendish Arcade) – Spring Gardens Precinct – IT and accessories at Chic (Cavendish R is for retro at That Retro Shop Solutions – offers maintenance Arcade) H is for handmade soap at Wild (2 Scarsdale Place), Dare to be service on laptops, phones and Olive (Cavendish Arcade) Different (Cavendish Avenue) tablets. is for books at High Peak B is for shoes at Unique Feet is for yummy chocolates at Bookstore and cafe, one of the I is for interiors at Everythings S Y largest book shops in Britain with Rosy (8 Hardwick Street) and The (Cavendish Arcade), Bell’s Shoes (43 Charlotte’s Chocolates (Cavendish Spring Gardens), Sue at Westons free car park (Ashbourne Road) and Home Boutique (Cavendish Avenue) Arcade) (80 Spring Gardens) and One Small Scrivener’s, second hand bookstore Step, children’s shoe shop (9 Hall is for zzzzzz, the sleep you’ll and bookbinding (42 High Street), is for jewellery at J. Sidebotham Z J Bank) need after all that shopping! butchers at Mycock’s (1 Scarsdale & Son (9 Grove Parade), Jantar Place) and bakery at Fitzgerald’s (12 (Cavendish Arcade), Simon’s Tis for toys at Knowles Toys and Spring Gardens) Jewellers (64-66 Spring Gardens) Models (26 Hardwick Street) and CW Sellors (65 Spring Gardens) C is for clothes Divine Trash, fashion for men and women (Cavendish K is for knives at Hargreaves, Arcade), Pure Inspiration, womenswear cookware and gifts, trading since (Cavendish Arcade), Potters, department 1865 (16-18 Spring Gardens) store trading since 1860 (8 Terrace Road) and Vintage Rose, designer dress agency L is for light lunch at No6 Tea (Cavendish Arcade), Caving Supplies (19 Rooms London Road) M is for music at Muzik & More (11 D is for delicatessen at Bon Concert Place) and Goddard’s Music Appetit (15 Terrace Road), designer Shop (45 High Street) at Dare to be Different (Cavendish Avenue) N is for newspapers at High Street News, newsagent and card shop E is for eco-friendly at Eco (24-26 High Street) contemporary fine art and creative hub Republic, eco gifts and electric bikes (5 The Colonnade) O is for outdoor equipment and Original paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, textiles, clothing at Jo Royle Outdoor (6 The photographs, mixed-media, jewellery F is furniture at Famous Names Market Place) and other locally made unique gifts for sale. Furniture (7-9 London Road) and Everythings Rosy (8 Hardwick Street) A varied programme of exhibitions, workshops, art events and live music. Large workshop space for hire. Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat - 10.30am to 4.30pm Sunday - 11.30am to 4.30pm Closed on Thursdays. Open every day in July. Hardwick Hall, Hardwick Square South, Buxton SK17 6PY 01298 937375 07977 956707 thegreenmangallery.com [email protected] MAP REF: F4 36 37 Shopping visitbuxton.co.uk
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01298 214040 Eco Republic Eco-lifestyle store, Find us at specialising in a wide range of eco- friendly gifts and homeware sourced locally and from the globe. Springs eco-republic.com Shopping Centre
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Put your head down 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 Palace Hotel, 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 accommodation for every requirement. Enjoy Home from Home Self Catering apartments may be just what you your stay need, and there are plenty of opportunities for caravan and holiday home rentals too. Check out Lime Tree Park for instance, a caravan and campsite situated in its own wooded valley yet Artist: Steve Mcloughlin www.stevenmcloughlin.co.uk within easy reach of the town.
Buxton was built for visitors and the accommodation A stay in Buxton means you are never more than reflects the long history of people coming to the heart a ten-minute walk from restaurants, attractions of the Peaks for a variety of reasons. As long ago as the and the town centre. To find a bed that suits you sixteenth century, visitors came to take the waters at and your family, contact the Tourist Information Office on01298 25106 or visit one of the the ‘New Hall’, the oldest hotel in England. Now, they following web sites. come to meet friends, take in a show at Buxton Opera House or Pavilion Arts Centre, attend a wedding, walk in www.visitbuxton.co.uk the hills or simply to relax on a short break and take in www.visitpeakdistrict.com the sights. www.tripadvisor.com
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Grosvenor House 1 Broad Walk, Buxton, SK17 6JE Tel: 01298 72439 Alison & Kev Morrissey [email protected] www.grosvenorbuxton.co.uk Fully refurbished en-suite guest accommodation overlooking the Pavilion Gardens to the Opera House and the hills beyond. A quiet location within three minutes walk of the town centre, restaurants and pubs. All rooms offer a full range of comforts with stair lift access to the first floor.
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