Think you know Buxton? Here are ten local places from our 2021 feature. Check current details with businesses before visiting.
1 The Discount Centre
In our 2021 feature, we enjoyed exploring the Discount Centre on Market Street in Higher Buxton, with its aisles of everyday goods. Check locally for current opening times.
2 Fitzgerald’s
In 2021, we recommended Fitzgerald’s on Spring Gardens for its pasties, sausage rolls and cakes. The bakery says it became part of Jacksons The Bakers in August 2026.
3 Corbar Woods
Corbar Woods has a network of paths, with Corbar Cross above the trees and views over Buxton. Bluebells flower in spring: please stay on the paths to protect them. Buxton Civic Association manages the woods.
4 Lightwood
Lightwood is a former reservoir with ponds, woodland and wildlife. The reserve includes a source of Nestlé Pure Life spring water; Buxton natural mineral water comes from St Ann’s Spring. Nestlé Waters and Derbyshire Wildlife Trust work together on its management. Look out for birds, amphibians and insects as you walk.
5 Tikka Villa
Illustrative photograph of samosas: Kabir Cheema / Unsplash.
Our 2021 feature enjoyed the veggie Madras and samosas from Tikka Villa on Fairfield Road. See its listing for details and check the current menu before ordering.
6 Green Fairfield
Above Fairfield is the tree-covered burial mound of Fairfield Low, also known locally as Skeleton Wood or Skellybob Wood. An archaeological survey records excavations by Micah Salt in 1895 and 1896, when several human burials were found. The mound is not publicly accessible; use public paths in the surrounding area.
7 Pig and Pepper
Pig and Pepper is a bakery on Buxton’s High Street. Our 2021 feature highlighted its Croissage, a croissant and sausage-roll combination. The bakery has also offered classes; check directly for current opening hours and availability.
8 The Old Macc Road
The Old Macclesfield Road leads from Burbage onto the moors toward the Goyt Valley and the Cat and Fiddle. It is a rough route in places, so use a suitable map and follow public rights of way. The Cat and Fiddle is now home to Forest Distillery.
9 Lismore Field
Remains of buildings around 6,000 years old and older artefacts make Lismore Fields one of the area’s most important early settlement sites. A fragmented Neolithic bowl from the site, now in the museum collection, is one of the oldest pots found in Britain. Archaeologists also found evidence of early farming. An interpretation panel was installed at the site in 2026.
10 Gingers, Fairfield
Gingers is at 1 New High Street, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7NH. In our 2021 feature we enjoyed its takeaway breakfasts, sandwiches and cakes. Check current opening times and menu before visiting.
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