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Discover some of the best events and things to do in Buxton, hidden gems, news, reviews, history and the future of the town.
Read about the second phase of roof repairs at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens, including High Peak Borough Council’s work on the roof coverings and timbers.
Read: Roof repairs at the Pavilion Gardens move onto next phaseBuxton Festival Fringe returns from 7–25 July 2027. Find out about the open arts festival and where to check the programme.
Read: Buxton Festival Fringe 2027: dates and visitor guideBuxton businesses are among the finalists in the 2027 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards. See the Derbyshire shortlist.
Read: Buxton Businesses Among Finalists for Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards 2027From 1 January to 31 December 2027, eligible single fares on participating buses in England outside London will be capped at £2.
Read: £2 bus fare cap for England outside London: 2027Find dog-friendly pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants in Buxton, from places for a coffee after a walk to spots for a meal with your dog.
Read: Dog Friendly Pubs, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants in BuxtonDiscover independent shops in Buxton, from bookshops and chocolatiers to art galleries, gifts and records.
Read: Shopping in Buxton 2026 – Best Independent ShopsMore than 200 people gathered in Buxton on 19 September 2026 to express concerns about the Springs Shopping Centre redevelopment proposals.
Read: More Than 200 Attend Pavilion Gardens Photo Shoot Over Springs Redevelopment PlansStudents collected their Level 3 results at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome in August 2026. Find out which programmes reported a 100% pass rate.
Read: University of Derby – Buxton celebrates 2026 Level 3 resultsRead the August 2026 plans for Glossop Market Hall’s mezzanine, with an update on the nine traders announced for the space in September.
Read: Glossop Halls mezzanine: September 2026 opening plansBuxton Civic Association reported damage to Martha, a sculpture in Buxton Country Park, in July 2026.
Read: Martha woodland sculpture vandalised: July 2026 reportSee the winners of the 2026 Buxton Festival Fringe Awards, announced on 26 July at the awards ceremony in the Palace Hotel’s Cavendish Room.
Read: Buxton Fringe Announces Awards for 2026Read about the extra cleaning and hand-sanitising measures High Peak Borough Council announced in September 2026 to tackle goose droppings at Pavilion Gardens.
Read: Pavilion Gardens: council announces enhanced cleaning in 2026A report on the 2026 carnival fundraising appeal, its outcome and the organiser’s next carnival date.
Read: Buxton Carnival: 2026 fundraising appeal met its targetExplore 12 walks in and around Buxton, with distances, starting points and links to route guides and visitor information.
Read: 12 Best Walks in Buxton (and some walks near Buxton)Compare monthly temperatures, sunshine and rainfall in Buxton, then plan what to pack and when to visit.
Read: Buxton weather: monthly temperatures, sunshine & rainfallThe council is seeking expressions of interest in Buxton’s historic Town Hall; no decision to sell had been taken as of June 2026.
Read: Buxton Town Hall marketed for a new futureHF Holidays announced plans to buy Buxton’s Lee Wood Hotel in April 2026 and advertises a special opening week from 29 January 2027.
Read: Lee Wood Hotel: HF Holidays purchase announcedThe former Buxton Museum building was proposed as a co-working hub in April 2026; a later application includes housing, offices and community space.
Read: Peak Buildings: co-working proposal and later redevelopment plans
