Buxton Visitor Centre & Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience
Buxton Visitor Centre offers local tourist information for Buxton and the region with a wide range of information leaflets and stylish gift shop
Back Stage Pass Tours at Buxton Opera House
Take a look behind the scenes of one of the country’s finest examples of a Frank Matcham theatre in this new series of guided tours
Solomon’s Temple
20 Min walk from Poole's Cavern | Elevation of 636m (2,088ft) with breath taking views of Buxton & Peak District | FREE entry
Devonshire Dome
Latest events & what's on | Europe's largest unsupported dome | Open to public daily | Cafe & restaurant | Hair & beauty | Spa | Wi-fi
Discover Buxton Tours
Journey back in time to a bygone age aboard a "Victorian tram" & explore the history, sights & sounds of Buxton
Devonshire Dome Audio Tour
Devonshire Dome, University of Derby | First ever audio tour of the historic Dome | £3 per person
Higher Buxton
Interesting selection of shops, cafe's, pubs & an art gallery | Attractive array of architecture to see
Cavendish Shopping Arcade – Originally Buxton Baths
Original site of the natural water springs | History of the baths & beautiful original tile freezing can be seen throughout
Fan Window
Grade II listed and originally designed with the help of Joseph Paxton dating back to 1863 | Restored in 2009 | FREE
The Slopes
Attractive Georgian Grade II listed gardens with trees and walkways | Ideal for a brisk walk with views over The Crescent
Spring Gardens
Spring gardens is the main shopping area for the town and also home to Springs Shopping Centre
Broad Walk
Edwardian & Victorian villa's and town houses | Adjacent to Pavilion Gardens
Buxton Climatological Station
Located on The Slopes | Moved to the current site in 1925 | Enjoy great views of the town and The Crescent
St Ann’s Church (c.1625)
Dating back to c. 1625, this is Buxton's oldest building with an beautiful ornate interior | FREE
War Memorial on The Slopes
Located on The Slopes | Commemorates servicemen who lost their lives during World War I and World War II
Buxton Market Place & Town Hall
Wide range of unusual and interesting shops, cafes and pubs | Markets on Tuesday & Saturday
Hall Bank & The Square
Historic area | The Old Hall Hotel (1573) famously housed Mary Queen of Scots | Fine Georgian & Victorian architecture
The Quadrant & The Old Court House
A cosmopolitan and stylish area | Several restaurants and bars are located here | Interesting architecture
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