Cinema at Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Plan a trip to Buxton Cinema at the Pavilion Arts Centre. Find screening and booking information, access details and the history of film in Buxton.
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Explore family-friendly activities and attractions in Buxton, along with articles about past events.
Indoor ideas
Browse cinema screenings, pottery painting and role-play sessions. Check each venue’s booking details and age requirements.
Places to explore
Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
Explore Go Ape Buxton’s high ropes course, with zip wires and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10 and height 1.4 metres.
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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton – Events and visitor guide
Find upcoming Pavilion Gardens events in Buxton, from Octagon fairs to Christmas markets. Plan your visit with opening times, parking and step-free access.
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Buxton Pottery Painting – A Fun, Creative Experience for All Ages
Paint your own pottery at Buxton Pottery Painting, a family-run studio in the Cavendish Arcade for all ages and skill levels.
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Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Explore Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park, from guided cave visits to woodland walks and Solomon's Temple.
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Roller Energy roller discos in Buxton
Roller Energy runs family roller disco sessions at Buxton Community School and other venues across Derbyshire.
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Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience
Meet and walk alpacas at Naze View Farm in Tunstead Milton, near Chapel-en-le-Frith. Visits to the hillside smallholding are by advance booking.
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Miniature Railway Train
Enjoy a ride on the miniature train at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens. Find visitor information and check opening times before you go.
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babyballet® dance classes in Buxton
Find babyballet® classes for children aged six months to six years in Buxton, with current times and booking from the provider.
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Plan a visit to Busy Little Monsters Role Play Village in Buxton, with play areas, sensory sessions and Little Music Monsters classes.
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Past event guide
October half-term inflatable fun at Pavilion Gardens
Inflatable play sessions return to the Octagon from 26–31 October 2026, with three sessions each day for children aged 2–10.
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Easter 2026 in Buxton: events archive
Archive of Easter 2026 events and activities in Buxton; see the events calendar for current listings.
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