Explore Buxton - What's On and Things To Do in Buxton & The Peak District

Buxton Pudding Emporium take pride in offering high-quality produce, sourcing goods locally or from within the UK, seeking out items that are unique to Buxton and not commonly found in supermarket

Lubens Bar & Kitchen

Bars & Pubs

A cosy, independent bar & kitchen just minutes from Buxton Opera House | Sharing platters, Sunday roasts and more | Open log fire | Children's menu | Dog friendly

The Cafe at the Green Pavilion

Independent café serving a range of fresh coffees, teas & homemade cakes | English & global menu with wide range of vegetarian, vegan & gluten free | Wi-Fi

The Cavendish Kitchen – Buxton’s Only Wood Fired Pizzeria

Serving authentic 12'' wood fired, stone baked, hand rolled, thin crust pizzas and home made cakes and sides. Using fresh and local ingredients, even the wood is local!

Buxton Brewery Tap House and Cellar Bar

Bars & Pubs

Flagship bars of the micro-brewery boasting 8 cask lines and 22 keg lines of local Buxton Brewery beer | Live music every Friday & Saturday | Partnered with The Cavendish Kitchen | Street food vendors every weekend | Family and dog friendly

Cafe @ The Cavern

Cafes & Tea Rooms

Located at Poole’s Cavern visitor attraction | Dogs welcome | Homemade, locally sourced menu | Wi-Fi

The Queens Head Hotel & Public House – Live Music Listings

Music & Nightlife

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

shopping in buxton

Potters of Buxton

Potters of Buxton is an independent, family run, lifestyle outfitters established in 1860, specialising in quality men's and women's clothing and footwear | Online and in-store

Health & Beauty

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

Peak Flowers

Peak Flowers is a blossoming premier online flower delivery service using the highest quality flowers | Specialising in exquisite bouquets for all occasions as well as bespoke wedding florals, corporate arrangements and compassionate funeral tributes

Buxton Pudding Emporium

Buxton Pudding Emporium take pride in offering high-quality produce, sourcing goods locally or from within the UK, seeking out items that are unique to Buxton and not commonly found in supermarket

Art & Culture

Louise Jannetta – New Art Workshop Programme for 2024

BOOK NOW for new 2024 Workshop programme - Learn her craft and experiment with the same techniques she uses to create her work

Beer District

Specialist craft beer and artisan spirit retailer | Wide range of artisan vodkas, whiskies, rums & gins | Craft beers from local and regional breweries | Beer gift boxes

The Buxton Trading Post

The Buxton Trading Post offers a carefully curated range of gifts from local craft makers and artisans | The finest locally sourced food produce as well as exotic meats | Comprehensive delicatessen counter

Outdoor & Activities

Peak Ascent Cycles

Friendly & professional bike shop offering a wide range of adult and children's bikes to suit a range of budgets, servicing, fitting, repairs & accessories | E-bike hire, £50 per day (9.30am – 4.30pm) or £30 for a half day

Best of Buxton

Best Independent Shopping in Buxton – Where to Buy the Best Gifts

Men's and women's clothing, gifts, homewares, furniture, kitchenwares, jewellery, bath and body and more

where to stay in buxton

The Old Post Office – Apartment 1

Stay

Award winning, luxury apartments with stylish and elegant decor, in the heart of Buxton, just minutes from Buxton Opera House | Wi-Fi throughout

Otterhole Barn Holiday Apartment

Self Catering

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

The Queens Head Hotel & Public House

Stay

Lively town centre pub offering 13 en-suite rooms, all located at rear of premises | Superb location, close to town centre | Families & groups welcome | Free Wi-fi | Full English breakfast available

Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

Stay

Victorian hotel dating back to 1868, superbly located near town centre, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Gardens | Free Wi-Fi | On-site Parking

The Lanterns

Self Catering

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

holidaycottages.co.uk

Stay

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

Things to do in the peak district

Barking Mad – A Day Out With Your Dog at Crich Tramway Village

Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail

Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience

10 Reasons why Poole’s Cavern is Buxton’s No.1 Attraction

Visitor attractions in buxton

Boating Lake at the Pavilion Gardens

There are 5 pedalos and 6 rowing with each one allowing up to 4 people | Cost is £10 per boat for up to 4 people for 30 minutes, or £14 per boat for up to 4 people for 45 minutes

Miniature Railway Train

Ideal for all the family | Ride through the beautifully restored Victorian gardens | Children under 3 go free

Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

TEMPORARILY CLOSED from 1st June 2023 | Fascinating geology, archeology & history of the Peak District landscape at the Wonders of the Peak exhibition | Changing exhibitions in the art galleries | Free entry

Pavilion Gardens Events and What’s On for 2024