grants for local businesses

Six new grants for businesses and communities now open

High Peak Borough Council has launched six new grants for local businesses and communities and is now inviting applications. The funding, totalling £969,541, is from...

Back to the future as historic new shop fronts unveiled under Heritage Action Zone...

The transformation of historic buildings in Buxton town centre is gathering pace as two restored shop fronts are unveiled on Spring Gardens. Working in partnership...
Buxton Museum latest update

Buxton Museum latest update: Detailed investigations to be carried out

Work is continuing at the Buxton Museum and Art Gallery to protect, pack and move exhibits and artefacts and clear space across the building...

Eat in the Park 2023 celebrates a sell-out event: Your Pictures + Full Review

The weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2023 witnessed another Eat in the Park festival for Buxton. Could local heroes Jake and...

The 70th Anniversary Tour of The Mousetrap at Buxton Opera House – this September!

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This is a quintessentially 'whodunnit' murder mystery from the best-selling novelist that keeps audiences on...

Celebrating success at The Chakra Lounge: Awards and exciting changes

For those in the know, The Chakra Lounge has become a well established local gem, blending Indian and Western cuisines and there's plenty for...

Buxton Fringe Announces Awards for 2023

Buxton Festival Fringe held its eagerly-awaited Awards Ceremony in The Serpentine Community Garden’s polytunnel on Sunday July 23rd. Chair Stephen Walker looked back over...

Discover Buxton Tram takes it’s final journey to pastures new

Residents of Buxton have grown accustomed to seeing the little red Discover Buxton tram over the last ten years, taking visitors on a historical...

Buxton and Leek College celebrate 10 years at annual students awards

On Thursday 6th July selected students and staff were joined by official sponsors and honoured guests to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the academic year,...

Buxton Festival opens with rave reviews for new opera productions

Buxton International Festival opened with the premiere of the highly anticipated new musical The Land of Might-Have-Been. This years festival offers a 'knockout' line-up...

The Buxton Flower Pot Trail 2023 is Going to the Opera!

Buxton-based community arts group, Funny Wonders, are back with the family-friendly flowerpot trail this summer, thanks to continued support from Derbyshire County Council and...
Art in the Octagon

Art in the Octagon 2024 – See artists demonstrate their creative processes

Ever seen a fantastic art exhibition that's left you wondering how the artist did it? This summer will see a return of High Peak...

First ever reintroduction of rare hazel dormice into the National Forest

In mid June, 38 dormice were released into a woodland at the National Trust property Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, in a bid to boost the...
Transpeak bus

Transpeak Bus service improvements for Sundays

A boost to local bus services is coming for residents between Derby, Belper, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton thanks to investment by Derbyshire County Council...
Eat in the Park Music & Food Festival

Eat in the Park Music & Food Festival Buxton 2023: Line-up and what’s on

Eat in the Park Music & Food Festival is gearing up to bring us its trusted formula of food, music and good times once...
Buxton Museum update

‘Absolute commitment’ to museum service says Council Leader

There is 'absolute commitment' to supporting Buxton Museum and Art Gallery and securing the future of the service says Leader of Derbyshire County Council...

Crimes on Centre Court – Tour of Smash hit comedy thriller comes to Buxton

Crimes on Centre Court, based on a story from the award-winning podcast (#2 in iTunes fiction chart), toured to great acclaim in 2021 and...
walks in Buxton

11 Best Hikes & Walks in Buxton

There's plenty of great walks in Buxton to be found, whether you're a keen hiker or just fancy a short stroll. From stunning views,...

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Things to do and What’s On in Buxton This Weekend: 27th & 28th April

Looking for things to do in Buxton this weekend? We can give you some weekend inspiration! We pick out the best activities, what's on,...

Direct from London’s West End, join Stuart Michael for a thrilling night of psychic...

Direct from London’s West End, join Stuart Michael at Buxton Opera House for a thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity...

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Buxton

Go Ape is the UK's leading treetop forest adventure - have fun and get in touch with your inner Tarzan! Built high in the hilltops of the Peak District, offering breathtaking views and big adventure | Located next to Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park