Gallery in the Gardens reopened in 2020

The gallery reopened on 1 August 2020 after closing for almost five months during the first COVID-19 lockdown. At the time, the article said it showed work by 45 High Peak Artists.

In 2020, High Peak Artists secretary and gallery artist Pauline Townsend said, “We’re thrilled to be back. Visitors to the gardens always beat a path to the gallery and when the gardens complex was redeveloped last year, we saw a huge increase in visitor numbers, so we were delighted to have reopened on the 1st August after such a long period”.

“The gallery is staffed with two artists every day so visitors will always find someone ready to assist and talk to about the creative process in more detail. All works you see are made by local craftspeople so what you’ll find here is completely unique, you won’t find them on the high street.”

“As well as paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, printmaking, wood & glass we are now selling a wide range of local artists’ greeting cards all priced at £2.50, and these have been very popular with our customers”, said Pauline.

In 2020 the gallery followed the COVID-19 guidance in place at the time.

Artists had continued to create during lockdown, and the gallery displayed new work when it reopened.

For current food and drink options, see Pavilion Gardens.

The original article dated the group’s beginnings to 1996; a 2026 Buxton Advertiser report also dates its formal constitution to 1996. High Peak Artists’ website gives 1998 as the association’s formation year and names Buxton’s Pump Room as its original venue.

The group moved from the Pump Room to Gallery in the Gardens at Pavilion Gardens in March 2009.

The 2020 article reported 45 members working across a variety of disciplines.

High Peak Artists currently says its membership waiting list is closed; see the group’s website for updates.

Opening times:

For current hours, see the gallery’s website.

Gallery in the Gardens, Pavilion Gardens, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE

T: 07849 673058