Buxton is an ancient spa town in the Peak District, England. It is in the county of Derbyshire which is classified as part of the East Midlands but it is probably more associated with the North West of England. It is the main place for the High Peak Borough, for both administrative and for retail.
Buxton is known around the world for its bottled spring water which is marketed by the Buxton Mineral Water Company (owned by Nestlé Waters UK). During the summer months, the local economy benefits from an influx of tourists who visit the surrounding Peak District region. Buxton also plays host to a number of summer festivals which draw large numbers of visitors too.
- Buxton Crescent. Built for the Fifth Duke of Devonshire between 1780 and 1789. Also in the area:St Anne's Well; The Slope and Pump Room; Natural Mineral Baths; and Buxton Thermal Baths.
- Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road, SK17 6BE, +44 1298 23114. Landscape garden and lakes
- Poole's Cavern. Show cave. A pleasant (and free) walk through woodland from here leads to Solomon's Temple, a folly on a limestone hill with elevated views over Buxton and the surrounding area. Another interesting and little-known local curiosity lies in a small valley between Solomon's Temple and the village of Harpur Hill, where water issuing through lime-rich waste rock has created an intriguing area of white calcite deposits.
- Solomon's Temple. Victorian folly tower on top of a Bronze Age barrow.
Buxton Crescent. Built for the Fifth Duke of Devonshire between 1780 and 1789. Also in the area:St Anne's Well; The Slope and Pump Room; Natural Mineral Baths; and Buxton Thermal Baths.
Pavilion Gardens, St. John's Road, SK17 6BE, +44 1298 23114. Landscape garden and lakes
Poole's Cavern. Show cave. A pleasant (and free) walk through woodland from here leads to Solomon's Temple, a folly on a limestone hill with elevated views over Buxton and the surrounding area. Another interesting and little-known local curiosity lies in a small valley between Solomon's Temple and the village of Harpur Hill, where water issuing through lime-rich waste rock has created an intriguing area of white calcite deposits.
Solomon's Temple. Victorian folly tower on top of a Bronze Age barrow.
- Buxton Opera House, Water Street, SK17 6XN, +44 1298 72190. There is always something going off, from stage productions to fairs. This include the Buxton Opera Festival, running for two and a half weeks in July. The building was constructed in 1903.
- Buxton Hitmen Speedway. The Buxton Hitmen are in the National League in the United Kingdom's motorcycle speedway.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, SK17 6XN, +44 1298 72190. There is always something going off, from stage productions to fairs. This include the Buxton Opera Festival, running for two and a half weeks in July. The building was constructed in 1903.
Buxton Hitmen Speedway. The Buxton Hitmen are in the National League in the United Kingdom's [[motorcycle speedway]].
There is a large selection of shops on the main pedestrian street.
- Spring Gardens, +44 1298 79320.
- Brierlow Bar Bookstore, Ashbourne Road (On the A515 south of Buxton., +44 1298 71017. Stocks a good range of local-interest titles as well as a wide range of general-interest titles at bargain prices.
Spring Gardens, +44 1298 79320.
Brierlow Bar Bookstore, Ashbourne Road (On the A515 south of Buxton., +44 1298 71017. Stocks a good range of local-interest titles as well as a wide range of general-interest titles at bargain prices.
- Columbine Restaurant, 7 Hall Bank, +44 1298 78752.
- Taj Mahal, 35 High Street, +44 1298 78388.
- No. 6 The Square, +1 1298 213 541. tearooms
Columbine Restaurant, 7 Hall Bank, +44 1298 78752.
Taj Mahal, 35 High Street, +44 1298 78388.
No. 6 The Square, +1 1298 213 541. tearooms
Buxton is the home of Buxton Spring Water which is sold round the world, but if you are in town make sure you get some free water from the well that is in the centre by the Royal Crescent.