Welcome to Buxton
Home of Buxton Water, this special thermal spa town is nestled in the centre of the beautiful Peak District and surrounded by the UK’s oldest National Park. Stunning ornamental gardens and world-famous Georgian and Victorian architecture provide an impressive backdrop to a rich and vibrant range of music, theatre and festivals.
Whether you’re after a Peak District adventure, a relaxing escape or a bit of both,
Buxton is the place to be.
Buxton is the place to refresh your body, mind and soul.
Relax in one of our spas, wander through one of our woods, breathe in the fresh air and calm your mind…
Buxton is the place to do it all.
Whether its browsing the boutiques, enjoying an evening meal, exploring natural wonders, going to the theatre, seeking high-energy thrills, getting in a round of golf or relaxing at a spa, you can do it all in Buxton – there really is something for everyone.
Buxton is the place from which to see the Peak District.
Buxton is surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park and beautiful journeys await in every direction – we’re the ideal base for your Peak District adventure.
What’s On / Coming Up?
Market – Buxton Markets, Tuesdays and Saturdays, Market Place
Tours – town tours with Discover Buxton Tours
Tours – of Poole’s Cavern and Buxton Crescent Experience
Dance – Afternoon Tea Dance, Tue 4 Jun, Pavilion Gardens
Comedy – Jimmy Carr, Fri 7 Jun, Buxton Opera House
Fair – Buxton Health & Healing Festival, 8-9 Jun, Pavilion Gardens
Theatre – Oddsocks Productions: Julius Caesar, 8-9 Jun, Pavilion Arts Centre
Heritage – Crescent Assembly Rooms Open Day, Thu 13 Jun, The Crescent
Fair – Antiques & Collectors Fair, 22-23 Jun, Pavilion Gardens
Fair – Artist & Designer Fair, 29-30 Jun, Pavilion Gardens
Family – Buxton Flowerpot Trail, 1 Jul-31 Aug
Festival – Making the Well Dressings, 2-4 Jul, St John’s Church
Calendar listing here. Cinema listing here. Live music listing here.
Where Are We?
Latest News
Children & Family Events in Buxton over May Half-term 2024
Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June
A new Buxton Town Guide is out now!
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100 years since Buxton visited by Hollywood royalty
We remember the visit of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks in April 1924.
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