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Page 16 of 20: Discover some of the best events and things to do in Buxton, hidden gems, news, reviews, history and the future of the town.
The Fringe programme listed Strung Out! A History of Rock Guitar at Underground at the Arts Centre Studio on 9 July 2022, from 10pm to 11:10pm.
Read: Strung Out! A History of Rock Guitar at Buxton Fringe 2022Watch Mo El Fatih’s 2016 film of Buxton Crescent and the Natural Baths during restoration, before the Grade I listed building reopened as a hotel and spa.
Read: Inside Buxton Crescent: 2016 restoration videoThe 2016 Mend Our Mountains appeal raised more than £17,000 for repairs below Ringing Roger on Kinder Scout.
Read: Kinder Scout’s Ringing Roger path appeal: 2016An April 2016 report announced that the main contract had been agreed for the restoration of the Crescent as a spa hotel and visitor centre.
Read: Buxton Crescent restoration contract agreed in 2016Explore four places near Buxton, from the rock chasm at Lud’s Church and the ruins of Errwood Hall to Arbor Low and the Monsal Trail.
Read: Four places to visit near BuxtonRevisit Valentine’s Day ideas advertised in Buxton, from a set menu at the Old Sun Inn to a singles night at the Frog on the Bine, with listings from 2025.
Read: Valentine’s Day in Buxton: past listingsA gallery of historic Buxton photographs supplied by Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. Do you recognise any of these places?
Read: Vintage Buxton: more photographs of the town’s pastThe 2018 winter solstice occurred on 21 December at 10.23pm GMT; a look back at why the shortest day occurs.
Read: Winter solstice 2018: the shortest day explainedFollow guest writer Darcus Wolfson’s 2015 exploration of Buxton’s alleyways and discover the narrow passages that connect streets across town.
Read: Buxton’s best alleys: a 2015 guideAn archive report about the 2016 service award for Buxton guest house Griff House. A 2022 local report described it as a former B&B.
Read: Griff House’s 2016 VisitEngland ROSE AwardRead founder Jen’s original welcome to Explore Buxton, including her early hopes for the site and an update on the Crescent’s reopening as a hotel and spa.
Read: Explore Buxton’s first blog post: 2014The Jingle Bell Jog – hosted by Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust – returned to the Pavilion Gardens for its sixth year on Sunday 10th December 2023.
Read: 2023 Jingle Bell Jog: estimated funds for hospice careClare Cartledge’s painted-rock project brought colour to Buxton’s Broadwalk during the 2020 lockdown.
Read: Buxton’s painted-rock Covid snake: 2020Discover the Christmas lights, guided tours and self-guided scavenger hunt at Poole’s Cavern in December 2026, and revisit the 2025 grotto programme.
Read: Christmas at Poole’s Cavern: 2026 programme and 2025 archiveVisit Buxton’s Invest in Buxton, a place to live, work and play (2023) is a promotional film for people considering living, working or investing in the town.
Read: Invest in Buxton: the promotional filmRevisit Buxton’s 1940s Weekend on 9–10 May 2026 and explore the other spring events featured in the original Buxton Crescent Experience programme.
Read: Buxton 1940s Weekend: 2026 programmeAn April Fools’ Day story about a fictional treasure discovery at Poole’s Cavern. Could it be the legendary outlaw Poole’s long-lost hoard?
Read: Poole’s Cavern treasure discovery: an April Fools’ storyIn 2025, work began at Buxton’s first McDonald’s. The original announcement projected up to 120 jobs, including 30 full-time positions.
Read: Work began on Buxton’s McDonald’s in 2025
