Buxton is an old market and spa town, nestling amongst the surrounding
Derbyshire hills at a height of over 1000ft, making it the highest town in
England. It grew in fame as a spa town because of the pale blue water which
bubbles up from thermal springs beneath The Cresent. These are the outlets
from a subterreanean resevoir, where the water lies for many years before
coming to the surface at a constant temperature of 82 degrees fahrenheit.
Its fame as a healh spa dates back to Roman times, who were thought to have
settled here around AD80 and built baths, the remains of which were
excavated in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over the years Buxton became
popular with pilgrims wanting to take the waters and one famous visitor was
Mary Queen of Scots who suffered badly from rheumatism.
The Pavillion gardens lie on the banks of the River Wye and are the home of
the spa water swimming pool. The pavillion itself, a glass and iron
structure was built in 1871. It has been carefully restored to maintain its
Victorian feel, It houses a variety of native and tropical plants.
The Pump Room which faces The Cresent was built in 1894 and thermal water
was served here until 1981. Now the public can sample the water from the
drinking fountain next to it, known as St Ann's Well, which is decorated at
Well Dressing time.
The Opera House, completed around the turn of the 20th century acts as a
focal point for the annual Buxton Festival.
The Festival is held in the last week of July and first week of August. It
seats almost 1000 people in a magnificently decorative auditorium.
A major attraction to the west of the town is Pooles Cavern, a natural
limestone cave, known to have been inhabited by primitive man. Adjoining the
site is a country park. Footpaths lead to Solomon's Temple on Grin Low, half
a mile away, providing extensive views over Buxton.
Attraction
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Freshfields
Go Ape!
Pooles Cavern and Country Park
Camping
Bushey Heath Farm
Cold Springs Farm Camp Site
Cottage Farm Caravan Park
Manifold Inn (The)
Pomeroy Camping Park
Shallow Grange Farm
Thornheyes Farm Campsite
Wallbrook House Caravan and Camp Site
Waterloo Inn
Caravan Park
Cottage Farm Caravan Park
Grin Low Caravan Club Site
Lime Tree Park
Thornheyes Farm Campsite
Wallbrook House Caravan and Camp Site
Care Home
Classes
Club
Cottage
Dales Holiday Cottages
Manifold Valley Barn
Dentist
Broad Walk Dental Practice
D M Monaghan & Associates
High Street Dental Care
Doctor
Buxton Medical Practice
Elmwood Medical Centre
The New Surgery
The Stewart Medical Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Bridgfords
Bury & Hilton
Cheshire Property Services
Frank R Marshall & Co
Rowcliffes
Golf Club
Buxton & High Peak Golf Club
Cavendish Golf Club
Holiday Park
Lime Tree Park
Longnor Wood (adults only)
Inn
Devonshire Arms
Jug and Glass
Manifold Inn
Shady Oak
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn
Market
Pub and Bar
Bakers Arms
Blazing Rag
Bul i' th' Horn
Church Inn
George
New Inn
Parks Inn
Sun Inn
Swan
Restaurant
Bakers Arms
Beltane Cafe Bar
Blazing Rag
Bul i' th' Horn
Cavendish Cafe Restaurant
Columbine Restaurant
George
Kwei Lin
La Terrazza
Manifold Inn
Michelangelo's Ristorante
Simply Thai
Simply Thai Restaurant
Sun Inn
Self-Catering
Chateau & Wye House
Longnor Wood (adults only)
The Savoy
Solicitor
Taxi
Allied Taxis
Buxton Radio Taxis
Crescent Cars
Holmes
Premier Cars
Sapphire Taxis
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Buxton (Men's Hockey)
Shops
Green Pavillion The
County Bookshops Ltd
Flowers For You
Boots
Lower Hurst Farm
Rymans
Natures Own
IT Solutions
Dorothy Perkins
Burlington Road Pharmacy
M A Stoker Opticians
Bells Group
Evans
Mosaic Gallery
Red Bull Gallery
Wild Carrot
H Samuel
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Beresford Tea Rooms
6 The Square Tea Rooms
Edge Close Farm Tea Rooms
David Russell
Peak Party Design
Jack’s Barber Shop
Salon One Hair, Beauty & Tanning Salon
Curtain Stall
Anarchy Jeans
R U Crafty 2?
F Redfern & Sons
Hairs and Graces
First Choice Musical Solutions
Bells of Buxton
Unique Feet
Knowles Toys & Models
One Small Step
Antiques
Royles Of Buxton
Needham A & A
Fletcher
The Chair Shop
The Barn
Antiques Warehouse
Activities
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Upper Limits(Adventure)
Buxton Cycling Club(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Buxton
Palace Hotel (0.10 miles)
With beautiful scenery to ... More | visit website
Old Hall Hotel (0.17 miles)
Reputed to be the oldest hotel in England, one time host to Mary Queen of Scots. Perfectly located opposite the Pavilion Gardens (23 acres parkland) & Opera House.
Daniel Defo writing in ... More | visit website
Alpine Lodge Guest House (0.21 miles)
The Savoy (0.22 miles)
Click here to book this cottage with Hoseasons
Perfect for a romantic break, this elegant, luxurious apartment sits in the very heart of Buxton, enjoying views (pictured) to, and within 100 yards of, the Pavillion ... More
Lee Wood Hotel (0.33 miles)
This fully modernised Georgian property, with its rosette award-winning restaurant, near the centre of Buxton, offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking. Surrounded by its own tranquil private gardens, the Lee ... More
The Old Manse (0.33 miles)
Chateau & Wye House (0.37 miles)
These luxury, serviced apartments overlook this historic spa town, offering distinctive charm and warmth in the heart of the Peak District. Unique and spacious apartments and penthouses have 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ... More
Buckingham Hotel (0.41 miles)
The Buckingham Hotel is an oasis of calm located opposite the beautifully restored Pavilion Gardens/Opera House complex yet is only five minutes from the historic Spa town centre. Elegant and imposing, ... More
Devonshire Arms (0.49 miles)
Set in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District the Devonshire Arms offers reasonably priced B&B accommodation comprising of 4 single, 1 double and a family room. All our rooms are en-suite and have free ... More | visit websiteAlison Park Hotel (0.69 miles)
A family run hotel, currently in it’s third generation. We combine the traditional values of a welcoming atmosphere and good, fresh food, locally sourced where possible, and an informal, yet ... More
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