By popular demand, we bring you part 2 of 1990s Buxton. We’re going to run an a special 1960s in Buxton feature soon, so look our for that…. Potato Scallops for 9p. Pocket money could go far…. An institution as f...
The Pump Room in Buxton will see the return of live music on its roof top in July following a break in 2015. The 2-day music festival which began in 2014, formerly known as Pump House Live, was an instant success, attracting large...
With the European Championships in full swing and on until 10th July 2016, the hype machine is chugging through the gears. Could this be England’s year? Probably not, but as Leicester City have shown, anything can happen in footba...
It’s now widely known that work this year began on the Crescent – Buxton’s most anticipated project for a generation. The 18th century Grade 1 listed building built in 1779 and designed by John Carr has been out ...
Buxton’s ‘festival town’ status, lives up to its name more than ever this year, with everything from children’s circus workshops, loads of live gigs, opera and literary, quirky art fringe events, well dress...
The theatre and the arts are one Buxton’s best attractions with the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre offering one of the best and most diverse programmes in the north. Flooded with exciting new shows, productions and big...
The Peak District National Park has been voted number one in a survey by National Express. A thousand people were polled by the UK’s largest coach operator to pinpoint Britain’s most naturally stunning places. Peak District Nation...
For many, watching a show or production at Buxton Opera House isn’t just about the performance – the theatre itself is the real star of the show. If you haven’t already visited one of England’s finest and m...
Have you been thinking about studying for a degree but not sure where to start? University of Derby are holding an Open Day on 4th June 2016 in the Devonshire Dome at the Buxton campus, where you can find out everything there is t...
Bouncy slide and children’s rides with J&C Amusements. Open all day from 10am. A large funfair with entertainment and something for everyone of all ages! Buxton Wells Dressing Festival Queen Paige Victoria Farlam and her...
This year’s Big Session music festival at Buxton Opera House will include a dedicated beer festival for the first time. The Big Session folk music festival taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend, will be joined by Liverpool Or...
As part of an ongoing series looking at vintage Buxton and with the Pump Room now being opened to the public periodically – we bring you a stunning selection of vintage images of The Crescent, Pump Room and surrounding area....
What is happening? A referendum is being held on Thursday, 23rd June 2016, to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union. What is a referendum? A referendum is basically a vote in which everyone (or nearly...
Spring has most definitely arrived in Buxton in recent weeks with an increase of sunny and warmer days during April – except that is for the unexpected snow showers that came at the weekend, very briefly blanketing the town ...
Like an alien spaceship crash-landing into the midst of a Stone Age tribe, jazz rock band The Brackish played a blinding gig at The Ale Stop in Buxton on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the sight of a punter nonch...
Buxton Spring Fair, organised by Buxton Town Team returns for a fourth time on 2nd May 2016. It is expected there will more than 100+ stalls as well as children’s activities, live music and entertainment, fresh food stalls, ...
Every schoolchild in England will have the chance to visit a National Park at each stage of their education under plans announced by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss. As new figures reveal that only 10% of schoolchildren curr...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Derbyshire as freak snow begins to fall across the region on Thursday evening. April is set to become the coldest on record with temperatures dropping below freezing in recent...
