The best of Buxton

Page 9 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 Lost Railways of Buxton and the Peak District

Buxton Museum explores the lost railways that once linked the town to Bakewell, Matlock and other Peak District destinations.

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The hidden history of the Serpentine Walk in Buxton

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery has some old views of The Serpentine Walk that show how the trail has changed dramatically over the years.

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Derby Ram Trail: 2021 sculpture trail

A flock of 30 colourful ram sculptures made their home in the city of Derby in 2021, marking the start of the much-anticipated Derby Ram Trail.

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Friends of Buxton Station’s 2021 Queen’s Award

Meet the volunteers behind Friends of Buxton Station and read how their work for the station and the local community earned a Queen’s Award in 2021.

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Dirty Dancing at Buxton Opera House: 2021

The 2021 Buxton dates for Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage. The Buxton visit was rescheduled from September 2020.

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Free treatments for NHS staff: 2021 report

In May 2021, beauty therapy learners at Buxton & Leek College announced complimentary treatments for NHS staff.

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Buxton in winter: 14 vintage photographs

See Buxton and the surrounding countryside in winters past, with a gallery of 14 vintage photographs showing familiar places transformed by snow.

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In pictures: Buxton Crescent Hotel reopening and 2021 discount

A 2021 look inside Buxton Crescent and the Derbyshire residents’ offer announced at its reopening. The restored Buxton Crescent Hotel opened in 2020.

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Buxton Opera House announces 2021 reopening

In 2021, Buxton Opera House received a £240,960 second-round grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to support its recovery and reopening.

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Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival: the 2021 postponement

In April 2021, organisers announced that the full Buxton Well Dressing Festival and Carnival would not go ahead in July because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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High Peak’s Covid memorial trees: 2021

In March 2021, High Peak Borough Council announced plans to plant memorial trees for communities affected by the pandemic.

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Buxton Crescent model at Manchester Piccadilly: 2021

In 2021, a model of Buxton’s Grade I-listed Crescent was displayed on the main concourse of Manchester Piccadilly station.

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The Great Buxton Bilberry Bumblebee Hunt: 2021

Revisit the Buxton Festival Fringe’s 2021 bee hunt and safari, organised to draw attention to the bilberry bumblebee found locally in the Peak District.

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High Peak walking leaflets: 2021 launch

In March 2021, during Covid restrictions, High Peak Borough Council launched a suite of walking leaflets to help people explore the area on foot.

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Budget 2021: furlough, grants and tax announcements

On 3 March 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the UK Budget, including tax measures and pandemic support.

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Friends of Buxton Station: a 2021 profile

Meet the Friends of Buxton Station in our 2021 feature on the volunteers, their creative projects and the work to restore the station’s landmark fan window.

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