Poole's Cavern

Buxton’s Two Million Year Old Tourist Attraction!

All this country is hollow. Could you strike it with some gigantic hammer it would boom like a drum, or possibly cave in altogether...

Pancake Day 2021 – What’s the best recipe and why do we celebrate it?

It's Pancake Day! Or Shrove Tuesday as it's officially known, so it's time to ditch the diet and gorge on a plate of pancakes...
6 Best Breakfasts in Buxton

8 Best Breakfasts in Buxton

We go on the hunt for the best breakfasts in Buxton...who gets YOUR vote? Ben Jones goes and finds out.. Whether you’re prepping for a...

Best Dog Friendly Hotels and Accomodation in Buxton

Planning a trip to Buxton but don't want to leave your best friend behind? There's no need to leave him or her at home...

15 Rare Vintage Images of Buxton

We continually receive enquiries about images of Buxton in days gone by, particularly from the Edwardian and Victorian era - so, here's featuring 15 vintage images captured of our beautiful spa town.

Best Cosy Pubs in Buxton

Enjoy a pint of Peak District craft brewed ale in front of an open fire, delve into a huge carvery or just enjoy meeting...

The Higher Buxton Ale Trail

Apparently, Buxton has 27 premises licensed to sell alcohol so attempting to visit them all in one session would be folly. We decided to...
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

Buxton Museum’s Favourite Visitor

As well as providing a focal point for the heritage of The Peak District, Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is also a meeting place...
Monkey Brew, Buxton

A Monkey’s Puzzle? Monkey Brew in Buxton

Georgia Wild from Buxton Museum & Art Gallery explores one Buxton's more obscure and interesting locations: On first moving to Buxton I would walk out...

Stunning Aerial Photographs of Buxton

As the warm, sunny weather continues in much of England, many of us have been heading outdoors to enjoy the Peak District landscape to...

Santa’s Grotto at Poole’s Cavern – last remaining time slots!

Tickets for the hugely popular Santa's Grotto at Poole's Cavern in Buxton are now on sale and there are still a few remaining time...
Biennial Regional Heritage Awards

Buxton Museum beats stiff competition to pick up prestigious award

When Buxton Museum and Art Gallery first considered the idea of applying to be one of a handful of venues for the British Museum...

Buxton man was Director of classic Hollywood film Mary Poppins

For a small town, Buxton has a remarkable stock of celebrities; see 20 Facts About Buxton Not Many People Know. Often overlooked is Robert Stevenson...

Updated: University Of Derby’s shock announcement to end degree courses in Buxton

The University of Derby made the shock announcement yesterday to axe several degree courses at the Buxton campus over the next three years. In...
Heritage Action Zone

Buxton selected to receive share of £95m fund for high street regeneration

Buxton has been selected as one of just 69 towns across the country to share in a £95 million fund to revive the special...

Buxton Well Dressing 2021 – now on display celebrating key Derbyshire milestones

After cancelling the Well Dressing in Buxton in 2020 the Well Dressing Committee was determined to carry on their ancient Derbyshire tradition, at least in...

Review: Eat in the Park 2021 festival in Buxton – so how did it...

Last weekend saw the first open-air music festival in Buxton for decades. We sent an intrepid reporter along to see if it was any...
Heritage Action Zone

Buxton’s (almost) hottest day on record ever

Buxton's hottest day? Well, almost that is! As the mercury peaked in the UK this week, temperatures have been soaring across Europe amid a...

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Poole's Cavern Victorian Day

Step back in time: Poole’s Cavern presents its first ‘Victorian Day!

Step back in time: Poole’s Cavern presents its first ‘Victorian Day’, for an unforgettable journey into history. Get ready to embark on a journey through...

Enjoy seaside fun at Crich Tramway Village this summer

Visitors won’t have to travel to the coast to have all the fun of the seaside this summer as Crich Tramway Village brings the...
Sister Act

Sister Act: Brace yourselves sisters – the habit is coming to Buxton!

Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK award winning musical Sister Act direct from London. All your prayers have...