Pavilion Gardens Events and What’s On for 2024

Pavilion Gardens Buxton, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE  

T: 01298 23114

paviliongardens.co.uk

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About

Opening times: 

MONDAY – FRIDAY

January – February	9.30am	3pm
March	9.30am	4pm
April – September	9.30am	5pm
October	9.30am	4.30pm
November – December	9.30am	3pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

January – February	9.30am	4pm
March	9.30am	4.30pm
April – September	9.30am	5pm
October	9.30am	5pm
November – December	9.30am	4.30pm

Please note at quieter times the building may close earlier.

The building is closed Christmas Day / Boxing Day & New Years Day and will also close at the earlier time of 2pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

• Adventure Play Area – Open daily 

• Lakeside Kiosk/Hut – Open from the February half-term until October half-term, during school holidays and at weekends  (subject to weather)

• Toddler’s Soft Play Area (inside the Pavilion Kitchen) – Open daily from 9.30am

• Buxton Brewery Shop and Bar – Open daily from 9.30am

• Gallery in the Gardens art gallery – Open daily from 9.30am 

• Boating Lake  – Currently closed for the winter. Re-Opening Spring 2024.

• Gardens – Always open

• Pavilion Kitchen  – During winter: Open 9.30am – 3pm Weekdays, 9.30am – 4pm Weekends 

• Pavilion Tea Rooms  – Open from Thursday to Sunday between 12pm and 2pm: Throughout January & February, they are offering 10% off your food & drink bill in the Tearooms on Thursdays & Fridays (T&Cs apply, excludes Afternoon Tea)

• Ice Cream Parlour – Open during events only currently

• Miniature Train – Open 11am – 4pm at weekends and school holidays (weather permitting)

• Toilets – Toilets across the park are currently open from 9.30am to 5pm daily. 

• Lakeside Hut: Open weekends and school holidays (weather permitting)

Public toilets: All toilets across the park are open currently open from 9.30am to 5pm daily.

Changing Places toilet: There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, including a  “Changing Places” facility. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. If you have other specific needs, please contact the Pavilion Gardens and they will endeavour to help you.

Dating back to 1871, nestled in 23 acres of gardens with water features, lakes and miniature railway.

Pavilion Kitchen offers casual dining, ideal for families including light snacks, freshly made pizza, hot and cold drinks, ice-cream and more.

Ice Cream Parlour offers more than 24 flavours of ice cream!

Outdoor seating area with picnic tables.

Gallery in the Gardens, home to the High Peak Artists groups, showcases more than 40 local artist’s works covering a multitude of disciplines including various forms of painting; printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood, textiles & jewellery.

Boating Lake boasting 11 boats; 6 rowing boats and 5 pedalos with each one allowing up to 4 people.

There is a year round programme of events of markets, fairs and children’s activities as well as special events during Easter, summer and at Christmas.

Parking is available on site at the 270 space parking bay located on the corner of St. John’s Road and Burlington Road. Please note that the under section of the car park closes and is locked between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Cars wishing to be released after 6pm and before 8am will incur a charge. There are eight disabled car parking bays on the ground level of the car park.

Car Parking

Along St John’s Road (SK17 9AR) you will find the Pavilion Gardens car park.  The car park is owned and managed by High Peak Borough Council.  More information on parking in Buxton can be found here.

There are 199 spaces, 15 disabled spaces and toilets in this car park.

Parking is on a pay and display basis with the following charges:

0-1 hour = £1.60
1-2 hours = £2.20
2-4 hours = £3.60
Over 4 hours = £5.40

After 6pm – car parking is free.
Blue badge holders are free.

Charges apply Monday to Sunday from 8am – 6pm.

Please note, the under section of the car park closes and is locked between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Cars wishing to be released after 6pm and before 8am will incur a charge.

For a full list of car parking facilities across Buxton, go to explorebuxton.co.uk/parking-in-buxton

Coach Parking

Coaches can drop their passengers off on the Promenade by prior arrangement. Coach parking is available on Burlington Road (SK17 9AY). Coaches are also able to park on the Promenade provided that they have arranged this with the Pavilion Gardens prior to visiting – please see contact details above.

Additionally the Sylvan Coach park is situated off the roundabout at the intersection of the A6/A53. For directions you can contact the Pavilion Gardens.

Disabled Access

There are eight disabled car parking bays on the lower level of the car park. The ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users throughout and there is a wheelchair accessible lift from the ground floor foyer to the Pavilion Arts Centre, which is also accessible from St. Johns Road.

The Pavilion Arts Centre is still split level, so wheelchair users will only be able to access the entrance level area. There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, and also the car park and kiosk area. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. If you have other specific needs, please contact us and we will endeavour to help as best we can.

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