Looking for things to do in Buxton this weekend? We can give you some weekend inspiration! We pick out the best activities, what’s on, events not to miss.
What’s On in Buxton This Weekend – Our pick of the best events not to miss
Including live music, markets and fairs, exploring the outdoors, food and drink, theatre, children’s and family activities, visitor attractions and lots more:
All Weekend
Antique and Collector’s Fair
Over 100 quality stalls will fill the Octagon Hall with a wide range of items. Perfect for vintage and retro lovers! If you are looking to add to you home, garden, wardrobe or collection don’s miss this regular event. 30th November & 1st December 2024, 9am – 4.30pm (Sat) / 9am – 4pm (Sun). Entry / Cost: Adults £2.50, concessions £2, accompanied children free. Click here for more information.
Breakfast with Santa at Pavilion Gardens
Treat the little ones to a magical start to the day at Breakfast with Santa at Pavilion Gardens. The whole family will enjoy a buffet style breakfast including tea, coffee and fruit juices, with music, colouring and a one on one meeting with Santa! Every child will receive a gift from Santa! Please provide us with the names and ages of all children to enable Santa and the elves to provide a personalised service on the day. This information will only be used to set your place card on your table, and for Santa to give an age appropriate gift. Suitable for children from 2 years old. 30th November & 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th December 9.30am – 11am. Entry / Cost £18.95 per person aged 3+, £6.95 for under 3s (Plus booking fees). TICKETS: Click here for more information and bookings.
Snowdogs Discover Buxton Trail
For eight weeks Buxton will be home to 12 Snowdog sculptures, all uniquely designed by artists across the UK. Discover the sculptures around central Buxton from 19th October until 15th December, after which they will be auctioned to raise funds for Blythe House Hospice. This is an incredible opportunity for locals and tourists of all ages to get out and about, rediscover Buxton and enjoy the festive sculpture trail inspired by the animated sequel to the late Raymond Briggs’ timeless picture book The Snowman™. In the heart-warming story, a young boy builds a snowman and creates a Snowdog with the remaining snow. At midnight both of his creations magically come to life. On until 15th December. Trail Maps are available in various outlets in the town. Click here for more information.
Go Ape Treetop Adventure Buxton
Get ready to climb and zip your way round Go Ape Treetop Challenge, while soaking up the stunning views of Buxton town and the breath-taking Derbyshire countryside below. Home to one of our biggest Tarzan swing drops and is one of their highest courses ever! Find Pannjarve Bridge, a Net Bridge and a tricky Jungle Crossing at our Buxton location. Not forgetting the exhilarating high speed zips waiting to take you back to ground level. For those looking to tackle a fear of heights, Go Ape Buxton is the perfect add on of things to do in Buxton. Open all weekend, with time slots currently available all days. Adults from £36, 16-17 yrs from £36, 10-15 yrs £36. Click here for more information.
Buxton Crescent Experience tours – General & Premium Guided Tours
This unique visitor experience set across nine intimate rooms inside the iconic Buxton Crescent tells the stories of Buxton, The Grade I listed Crescent, Buxton’s famous water and the many people who came to seek its cure. One of the best things to do in Buxton this weekend if you’re looking to stay indoors and away from the cold! It offers a taste of the Buxton story, and provides an ideal starting point for anyone visiting or learning about the town. The highlight of the tour is the VR (visual reality) balloon ride as you’re taken on a journey back in time to Buxton in 1792 in a hot air balloon! There are time slots for tours available all weekend. General admission ticket price is £11.99 adults, young person (8-15yrs) £7.99 OR Premium Guided Tour is £15.95 adults, young person (8-15yrs) £11. Sparkling guided tour £17.50. Click here for more information and bookings.
Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Beneath the earth with enthusiastic guides, explore the vast limestone caverns at Poole’s Cavern and see how crystal stalactites have lined the chambers over millions of years. Stroll through beautiful woodland trails to a panoramic Peak District hilltop viewpoint. Poole’s Cavern is open daily with tours throughout the day. All tours are with our guides on a 45-minute journey through the magnificent underground passages, rich in stalactite and stalagmite formations, legend and history. If you have time, do check out the Café in the Cavern at the visitor centre, they offer a great menu of light lunches and snacks as well as breakfast. There are currently guided tours available all weekend.
Guided tours: Adults £18.50, Senior £17 (60+), Student (With Valid ID Card) £14, Child £8, Children under 5 years (Ticket Required), FREE, Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Child) £46. Click here for more information and bookings.
What’s on in Buxton on Friday 29th NOVEMBER
Live music at one of Buxton’s best live music venues The Queens Head. 29th November, from 9pm till late. Free entry. Click here for more information.
Live Music: Brin Ladd Music at Aquae Arnemetiae Vintage Tearooms and Wine Bar
A local musician from the band Rose Amongst Thorns who acoustically performs a variety of songs old and new from different genres and eras. 29th November, from 8pm. Click here for more information.
What’s on in Buxton Saturday 30th NOVEMBER
Pavilion Gardens 5k Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Taking place every Saturday at 9am. The run starts on Broad Walk. 30th November from 9am. It’s free to join in. More information: parkrun.org.uk/paviliongardens
Buxton Market – Regular Market
Buxton’s regular market this Saturday with their usual traders of local produce, fruit and veg, clothing, fresh fish and more. 30th November 2024, 9am – 3pm. Click here for more information.
Family Workshop: Lost Species Day at The Green Man Gallery
Remembering animals and plants we have lost and recognising those we are determined to help, Lost Species Day invites us to think about the world around us. Join artists from Creeping Toad and Stone and Water to make your own celebration of the animals and plants that matter to you. Hanging decorations and tiny lanterns will grow on their tabletops and go home to brighten winter homes. This is a free event and materials are provided: just bring yourself and a smile to join in. (But children should bring their own grown-ups). 30th November 11am – 3pm. Click here for more information.
Live music at one of Buxton’s best live music venues The Queens Head. 30th November, from 9pm till late. Free entry. Click here for more information.
Live Music: Finn Flood Music at Aquae Arnemetiae Vintage Tearooms and Wine Bar
A singer-songwriter from Henley-on-Thames. He sings a variety of covers from the likes of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran to Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel. 30th November, from 8pm. Click here for more information.
Bottomless Brunch at The Vault Café Bar
Served every Saturday at The Vault, enjoy the now famous Bottomless Brunch at The Vault. You have two hours so make it count – so enjoy! Sit back and relax whilst you indulge in their handcrafted cocktails and homemade food. You have the choice of one main dish and a variety of unlimited drinks! You have two hours so make it count – Enjoy! Click here to see the Bottomless Brunch menu. Click here for information.
What’s on in Buxton Sunday 1st December
Jingle Bell Jog Santa Fun Run
The popular Jingle Bell Jog festive fun run returns to the Pavilion Gardens with the Jingle Bell Jog, Santa fun run. Please note the adult Jingle Bell is now sold out! However the kids 700m fun run (under 12s), costing £5 per child is still open for registration. 1st December 2024. Click here for more information.
Super Santa Sunday at The Frog on the Bine
All Santas are welcome! Just don’t tell the elves… Pints of Lager, Cask Ales, and Cider only £4.50 a pint all day to the real Santa (and people dressed up as Santa too…) 1st December 2024, 12 – 6pm.
Live Music: Sunday Session at Beer & Bean with Nancy Brookes
Enjoy live music this Sunday at Beer & Bean from 2pm. From the opening notes to the final encore, the intimate space in Beer & Bean is the perfect place to spend your Sunday afternoon. They will be serving their usual speciality coffee, unique beers, cocktails, sharing boards & Belgian waffles! 1st December, 2pm – 5pm. Free entry. Click here for more information.
Cheshire Cheese Quiz Night
Join our Quiz, hosted by DJ Barry Jarvis, every Sunday.
Round of drinks to the winning team! And pay to play our Play your Cards Right game after to win a cash prize! 1st December, from 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
If you enjoyed our round-up of things to do in Buxton this weekend, check our our best things to do in Buxton, all-year-round, including the best visitor attractions, exhibitions, galleries, tours and more: explorebuxton.co.uk/things-to-do-in-buxton/
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