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Read features from Buxton and the Peak District, including local interviews, community stories and reports from the town’s festivals.
See when Gemma Rae, Frank Raven, Harri Sun and Charlie Aky play at Pavilion Gardens on Saturday 21 November, ahead of Buxton’s 7pm Christmas lights switch-on.
Read: Four Rising Artists Set to Take Centre Stage at Buxton’s Christmas Lights Switch-OnThe Christmas markets open at 10am on Saturday 21 November, with evening music and the Pavilion Gardens light switch-on.
Read: Pavilion Gardens Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026Explore The Farmhouse at Gradbach Mill, Peak District accommodation for a larger group, with countryside walks and space for a New Year break.
Read: Plan Your New Year Peak District Escape at The Farmhouse at Gradbach MillRead about the second phase of roof repairs at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens, including High Peak Borough Council’s work on the roof coverings and timbers.
Read: Roof repairs at the Pavilion Gardens move onto next phaseBuxton Museum and Art Gallery reopened next to Buxton Library in October 2026. Find opening times and background on its temporary home.
Read: Buxton Museum and Art Gallery reopens in temporary homeHigh Peak Borough Council reported the Ashwood Park bridge project complete in October 2026 after a long community campaign.
Read: New Bridges Installed at Ashwood Park After 10-Year Community CampaignBuxton businesses are among the finalists in the 2027 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards. See the Derbyshire shortlist.
Read: Buxton Businesses Among Finalists for Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards 2027Buxton Opera House won the UK Theatre Awards’ Excellence in Arts Education award for its intergenerational Connecting for Creativity project.
Read: Buxton Opera House wins UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Arts EducationMeet Clare Allan and James Roper, the artists who joined Buxton's Gallery in the Gardens in October 2026.
Read: Two acclaimed artists join Gallery in the Gardens in BuxtonRead about the A54 Cat and Fiddle road’s October 2026 reopening after phase one repairs and the council’s plans for a further closure in spring 2027.
Read: A54 Cat & Fiddle reopens almost three weeks early after £3m improvementsBuxton Banking Hub at 34 Spring Gardens offers shared counter services and visiting community bankers. It is open on weekdays, excluding bank holidays.
Read: New Banking Hub Officially Opens on Spring Gardens in BuxtonIn November and December 2026, groups of 16 or more can combine a guided Buxton Crescent Experience tour with a festive meal at the Palace Hotel.
Read: Groups invited to celebrate Christmas 2026 in Georgian style in BuxtonFrom 1 January to 31 December 2027, eligible single fares on participating buses in England outside London will be capped at £2.
Read: £2 bus fare cap for England outside London: 2027Chakra Lounge in Buxton serves Indian-inspired café food, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.
Read: Why Chakra Lounge Remains a Firm Buxton FavouriteFind dog-friendly pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants in Buxton, from places for a coffee after a walk to spots for a meal with your dog.
Read: Dog Friendly Pubs, Bars, Cafes, Restaurants in BuxtonDiscover independent shops in Buxton, from bookshops and chocolatiers to art galleries, gifts and records.
Read: Shopping in Buxton 2026 – Best Independent ShopsBuxton Buzz Comedy Club: monthly stand-up at Pavilion Arts Centre. Check upcoming dates and ticket prices with the box office.
Read: Buxton Buzz Comedy ClubFind places for afternoon tea in Buxton and the Peak District, including Buxton Crescent, Gradbach Mill and the Chapel Tearooms at Hollinsclough.
Read: Best Afternoon Tea in Buxton & The Peak District 2026
