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Buxton Brewery Tap House
Flagship bars of the micro-brewery boast a range of beers on cask and keg | Live music every w/end | Partnered with The Cavendish Kitchen serving bone marrow burgers and freshly made, wood-fired pizza | Family and dog friendly
The Queens Head Hotel & Public House – Live Music Listings
Lively town centre pub with live music every weekend | Latest Premiership action live & major sporting events shown | 30,000+ song/video jukebox | Comfortable, cosy rooms available
Buxton Brewery Trackside
Located at the site of the micro-brewery, Trackside offers panoramic views across the surrounding Peaks! | Smash burgers, fries and sides + breakfast baps/sweet things in the mornings | Buxton's best beer garden! | Family and dog friendly
Miltons Tap
Where city chic meets 1950s Gentleman's smoking club, the pub is a welcoming bar and tap house where old meets new | Tasty pub food served including pub classics and their popular Burger selection | Regular music & quiz nights
Coffee Cabin at Gradbach Mill
Situated in a charming spot in Quarnford Nr. Buxton overlooking the River Dane offering the ideal place to relax and soak in the tranquil views | Homemade cakes & scones, snacks and sweet treats | Coffees, teas and cold drinks | Dalton's Ice Cream
Experience Evenings of Flavour and Fun at The Chakra Lounge in Buxton!
Looking for the perfect place to unwind this weekend? Look no further than The Chakra Lounge! From 1st November, Buxton’s one-of-a-kind Indian café will...
Fiveways Café
Cafe & laundrette combined | Breakfast, lunch & light snacks served | Tea, coffee & cold drinks | Wi-Fi
The Serpentine – Luxury Afternoon Tea & Sharing Boards
Light bites, sharing boards, luxury Afternoon Tea, homemade cakes and bakes, grab a takeaway coffee | Nestled in Buxton’s historic Grade II listed The Square, opposite the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens
Shopping in Buxton
Christmas Shopping in Buxton 2025 – Best Independent Shops
Our ultimate guide to the best independent shopping in Buxton offers a wide variety of superb independent shops and boutiques, so think twice before...
Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover caverns deep in the limestone hills | Spectacular stalactites & stalagmites | Cafe in the Cavern | Woodland trails | Parking
Jantar Jewellers – Fabulous Jewellery in the Heart of the Peak District
Situated in the heart of the Peak District in the spa town of Buxton, Jantar offers fabulous individual jewellery for all occasions. Specialising in wedding and engagement rings, fine jewellery, sterling silver, baltic amber, natural gemstones and local Blue John for over 25 years
White Stuff Buxton
Fashion chain selling clothes & accessories for men and women, as well as homewares | Nature-inspired prints and thoughtfully designed, well-made clothes
Queenie’s Tea Room & Gift Shop
Enjoy a delightful café experience alongside a unique shopping adventure | Homemade cakes, light snacks and beverages | A treasure trove of quirky gift items and home decor | Official stockists of Frenchic Paint
Day Zero – Zero Waste Shopping
High Peak's first plastic free and zero waste shop | Wholefoods, cereals, nuts, dried fruit, baking ingredients, organic toiletries, every day household items, different detergents & more
Lottie Simpson Cards + Gifts
Looking for a unique card or a colourful, creative gift? Explore unique, hand-painted sparkly cards and a vibrant mix of stationery and toys - each item chosen to add colour, joy, and a bit of sparkle!
BuxTan
BuxTan Hybrid sunbeds offer cutting-edge technology of both UV and Red Light Therapy to elevate your tanning sessions! | Walk-ins only | ID req'd from under 25s | Members of The Sunbed Association
Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop
Quality produce from the estate tenant farms, Derbyshire suppliers and other small food food producers | More than half of products in the award-winning farm shop are produced or prepared on the Chatsworth estate
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BUXTON
The Neal’s House, Silkstone Crescent
Spacious 4-bedroom modern holiday home in Harpur Hill, Buxton | Perfect for families, with a spacious kitchen, patio and garden | Pet-friendly | Easy access for exploring the wider Peak District
Otterhole Barn Holiday Apartment
Recently refurbished to a high standard with modern furnishings | Sleeps up to four | The perfect base to explore the Peak District | Tranquil and quiet location overlooking meadows
Peak Cottages
A superb range of very well appointed self catering cottages throughout the Peak District & Derbyshire, with properties of all sizes | Located in popular destinations such as Bakewell, Matlock, Eyam, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton, Millers Dales and more
The Servants’ Quarters
Beautifully furnished three storey house located in Buxton town centre, sleeps 4 people | Just minutes from Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and various shops and restaurants
Muse Escapes: Foxlow Grange, Buxton
8 luxury apartments, with each property uniquely designed with the epitome of style and sophistication | Book individual apartments or hire the entire house which sleeps 30 in total with 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms
Canine Cottages – Handpicked dog friendly holiday cottages in the Peak District
Canine Cottages offers handpicked pet-friendly holiday cottages across the UK, including dog friendly accommodation in the Peak District - locations include Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills, Hayfield, Castleton, Bakewell, Hartington, Eyam, Tideswell, Cromford, Ashbourne.
holidaycottages.co.uk
One of the UK’s leading holiday cottage agencies, with more than 180 properties across the Peak District offering everything from romantic cottages with hot tubs to properties with with swimming pools and tennis courts
Lud’s Snug – Cosy 3 Bed Apartment
Lud's Snug is a super cosy, 3 bedroom apartment located in central Buxton | Perfect for close family and smaller groups | Sleeps up to 6 guests: 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bathroom
The Lanterns
A delightful ground floor apartment located in central Buxton in a beautiful Victoria villa | Private garden and off-road parking for two cars | Sleeps up to four | Just minutes walk to Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Gardens
Best Western Plus Lee Wood Hotel
Perfect for leisure or business, Buxton's only 4 star hotel, Best Western Lee Wood Hotel blends Georgian charm with modern comfort, just minutes from Buxton’s attractions and town centre | Free on-site parking | Beauty Room and state-of-the-art fitness suite
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Visitor Attractions
Buxton Crescent Experience
Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience tells the story of Buxton in nine intimate rooms, accompanied by a tour guide with interactive displays and a Virtual Reality experience
Cold Springs Farm Clay Pigeon Shooting
Cold Springs Farm Gun Club clay pigeon shooting located just 1 mile from Buxton | Perfect for beginners & experienced shooters | Expert tuition | Hen & stag parties | Corporate & team building events
Buxton Pottery Painting – A Fun, Creative Experience for All Ages
Buxton Pottery Painting is a new family run pottery painting studio | Welcoming and friendly studio/café | Suitable for all ages and skill levels | Non-toxic, water-based paints with tools provided, to create your uniquely painted piece
Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
*NOW CLOSED FOR WINTER 2025, Re-Opening Spring 2026* Experience the thrill of the newly lit tunnels, cycle through steep gorges, lime stone cliffs and over the spectacular Monsal Dale Viaduct | Best prices for bike hire on the trail
Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
The UK's number one forest adventure in the heart of the Peak District, their high ropes experience at Buxton is one of Go Ape's highest | Enjoy 2-3 hours of non-stop action-packed fun | Rope ladders & tree top obstacles | Experience their famous ziplines | Take on one of the UK's biggest Tarzan Swings!
Buxton Visitor Centre, Gift Shop & Tourist Information
Buxton Visitor Centre offers local tourist information for Buxton and the region with a wide range of information leaflets and stylish gift shop
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Christmas at the Palace Hotel Buxton
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Pavilion Gardens Christmas Lights Switch On Weekend
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Heights of Abraham - Lights of Abraham back for 2025
This winter, experience the Heights of Abraham in a sparkling light as they present a stunning...
Step back in time and discover the mysterious beauty of Poole’s Cavern like never before - by the flickering glow of lantern light. This...
Artisan chocolatiers based in the town centre of Buxton specialising in handmade luxury chocolates | Gift boxes, pre-packed or choose your own | Homemade gelato | Sit-in or takeaway - hot and cold drinks | Gift vouchers | Chocolate gifts and sweet treats
The historic heart of Buxton’s spa heritage is set to enter an exciting new chapter. The sale of Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel and the...
Councillors vote in favour of single council for Derbyshire and Derby
Councillors at Derbyshire County Council voted in favour of Cabinet proposing one single council...
Our ultimate guide to the best independent shopping in Buxton offers a wide variety of superb independent shops and boutiques, so think twice before...
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Artisan chocolatiers based in the town centre of Buxton specialising in handmade luxury chocolates | Gift boxes, pre-packed or choose your own | Homemade gelato | Sit-in or takeaway - hot and cold drinks | Gift vouchers | Chocolate gifts and sweet treats
