Pavilion Gardens Buxton, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE
T: 01298 23114
Bookings for Afternoon Tea in The Tea Rooms, Click HERE
About
Opening times:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
| January – February | 9.30am | 3pm | ||
| March | 9.30am | 4pm | ||
| April – September | 9.30am | 5pm | ||
| October | 9.30am | 4.30pm | ||
| November – December | 9.30am | 3pm |
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
| January – February | 9.30am | 4pm | ||
| March | 9.30am | 4.30pm | ||
| April – September | 9.30am | 5pm | ||
| October | 9.30am | 5pm | ||
| November – December | 9.30am | 4.30pm |
Please note at quieter times the building may close earlier.
The building is closed Christmas Day / Boxing Day & New Years Day and will also close at the earlier time of 2pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Adventure Play Area – Open daily
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Lakeside Kiosk/Hut – Open from the February half-term until October half-term, during school holidays and at weekends (subject to weather)
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Toddler’s Soft Play Area (inside the Pavilion Kitchen) – Open daily from 9.30am
- Buxton Brewery Shop and Bar – Open daily from 9.30am
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Gallery in the Gardens art gallery – Open daily from 9.30am
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Boating Lake – Currently closed for the winter. Re-Opening Spring 2024.
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Gardens – Always open
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Pavilion Kitchen – During winter: Open 9.30am – 3pm Weekdays, 9.30am – 4pm Weekends
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Pavilion Tea Rooms – Open from Thursday to Sunday between 12pm and 2pm: Throughout January & February, they are offering 10% off your food & drink bill in the Tearooms on Thursdays & Fridays (T&Cs apply, excludes Afternoon Tea)
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Ice Cream Parlour – Open during events only currently
- Miniature Train – Open 11am – 4pm at weekends and school holidays (weather permitting)
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Toilets – Toilets across the park are currently open from 9.30am to 5pm daily.
- Lakeside Hut: Open weekends and school holidays (weather permitting)
Public toilets: All toilets across the park are open currently open from 9.30am to 5pm daily.
Changing Places toilet: There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, including a “Changing Places” facility. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. If you have other specific needs, please contact the Pavilion Gardens and they will endeavour to help you.
Dating back to 1871, nestled in 23 acres of gardens with water features, lakes and miniature railway.
Pavilion Kitchen offers casual dining, ideal for families including light snacks, freshly made pizza, hot and cold drinks, ice-cream and more.
Ice Cream Parlour offers more than 24 flavours of ice cream!
Outdoor seating area with picnic tables.
Gallery in the Gardens, home to the High Peak Artists groups, showcases more than 40 local artist’s works covering a multitude of disciplines including various forms of painting; printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, glass, wood, textiles & jewellery.
Boating Lake boasting 11 boats; 6 rowing boats and 5 pedalos with each one allowing up to 4 people.
There is a year round programme of events of markets, fairs and children’s activities as well as special events during Easter, summer and at Christmas.
Parking is available on site at the 270 space parking bay located on the corner of St. John’s Road and Burlington Road. Please note that the under section of the car park closes and is locked between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Cars wishing to be released after 6pm and before 8am will incur a charge. There are eight disabled car parking bays on the ground level of the car park.
Car Parking
Along St John’s Road (SK17 9AR) you will find the Pavilion Gardens car park. The car park is owned and managed by High Peak Borough Council. More information on parking in Buxton can be found here.
There are 199 spaces, 15 disabled spaces and toilets in this car park.
Parking is on a pay and display basis with the following charges:
0-1 hour = £1.60
1-2 hours = £2.20
2-4 hours = £3.60
Over 4 hours = £5.40
After 6pm – car parking is free.
Blue badge holders are free.
Charges apply Monday to Sunday from 8am – 6pm.
Please note, the under section of the car park closes and is locked between the hours of 6pm and 8am. Cars wishing to be released after 6pm and before 8am will incur a charge.
For a full list of car parking facilities across Buxton, go to explorebuxton.co.uk/parking-in-buxton
Coach Parking
Coaches can drop their passengers off on the Promenade by prior arrangement. Coach parking is available on Burlington Road (SK17 9AY). Coaches are also able to park on the Promenade provided that they have arranged this with the Pavilion Gardens prior to visiting – please see contact details above.
Additionally the Sylvan Coach park is situated off the roundabout at the intersection of the A6/A53. For directions you can contact the Pavilion Gardens.
Disabled Access
There are eight disabled car parking bays on the lower level of the car park. The ground floor is accessible to wheelchair users throughout and there is a wheelchair accessible lift from the ground floor foyer to the Pavilion Arts Centre, which is also accessible from St. Johns Road.
The Pavilion Arts Centre is still split level, so wheelchair users will only be able to access the entrance level area. There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building, and also the car park and kiosk area. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. If you have other specific needs, please contact us and we will endeavour to help as best we can.
Latest Events
Bramhall’s Amusements Inflatable Fun Time in the Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens
When: 2nd – 11th April 2024, session times 9.30am – 11.30am, 12.00pm –2.00pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm, (Some dates may be subject to time changes)
Bramhall’s Inflatable Fun Time is back. Advance booking is essential to guarantee entry. More information and online bookings: ticketsource.co.uk/bramhallsamusements-inflatablefun
Entry / Cost: Sessions £5 per child (Aged 1 – 11 years. Adults – free.)
Antique and Collector’s Fair
When: 13th & 14th April 2024, 9am – 4.30pm (Sat) / 9am – 4pm (Sun)
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.
Entry / Cost: Adults £2.50, concessions £2, accompanied children free.
(subject to change) Please note entrance is cash payment only.
Annual Brass Band Experience
When: 21st April 2024, 9am – 7pm
Entry / Cost: Admission price £8 entry payable cash or card
Sunday Carvery
When: 21st April 2024, 9am – 7pm.
The Pavilion Tearooms will be serving a delicious carvery with a choice of meats and accompaniments including potatoes, vegetables and homemade Yorkshire Puddings! A vegetarian nut roast option is also available. Prices are £16.95 per adult & £8.95 per child. Booking is highly recommended and can be completed by clicking here.
Entry / Cost: Prices are £16.95 per adult & £8.95 per child.
H&H Classic Car Auction
When: 23rd & 24th April 2024, 9am – 7pm.
The popular H&H classic car auction returns to the Pavilion Gardens featuring classic, collector, and performance motorcars.
Since 1993, H&H has been a leading auction house, renowned for its sale of some of the world’s most significant motorcars and motorcycles. With a trusted reputation built over 30 years and serving over 75,000 clients worldwide, they stand as the longest-established auction house of its kind in Europe.
Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via their website, by telephone and commission. Entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Wed 24th April from 9am
Toy Fair
When: 28th April 2024, 10.30 am – 3pm
The long-running Toy Fair is held in the Octagon Hall, a part of the Victorian Pavilion Gardens complex. The Buxton Toy Collectors Fair sees the historic Pavilion Gardens packed full with 150 stalls selling all kinds of toys, trains and models. The dealers who take stalls at the show travel from all over the country and bring with them a huge selection of new and old collectable’s to sell. Prices start from just £1 and can run up to several hundred pounds for the very rarest items.
Entry / Cost: Adults – £3.50, Senior Citizens – £3.00, Children £1 – (under 5s free), (Early Entry from 8.00am – £7.00)
Bands on the Bandstand
When: 28th April 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Dobcross Youth Band bring the wonderful sound of a traditional brass band, playing music from all eras. Take a deckchair and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of music.
Entry / Cost: Free
Thursday Market
When: 2nd May 2024, 10am – 4pm
Thursday Markets take place throughout the year, usually on the first Thursday of the month, undercover in the Octagon Hall or outdoors along the Promenade in the summer months.
Entry / Cost: Free
Thursday Market
When: 2nd May 2024, 10am – 4pm
Thursday Markets take place throughout the year, usually on the first Thursday of the month, undercover in the Octagon Hall or outdoors along the Promenade in the summer months.
Entry / Cost: Free
Weekend Bazaar
When: 4th & 5th May 2024, Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 4.30pm
The Bazaars offer a great variety of stalls.
- Stylish ladies fashions, accessories and bodycare
- Lots of gifts for the home including artwork, wood crafts, candles and fragrances.
- Crafts, handcrafted textiles, soft toys and 3D greetings cards.
- Antiques.
- Foodie treats, fudge and olives.
- We are always happy to welcome new traders to the Bazaars; we are especially looking for new food traders.
Entry / Cost: Free
Bands on the Bandstand
When: 4th 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Peak District Music Centres Wind Band & Big Bands bring the wonderful sound of a traditional brass band, playing music from all eras. Take a deckchair and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of music.
Entry / Cost: Free
Bands on the Bandstand
When: 5th 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Poynton RBL Concert Band bring the wonderful sound of a traditional brass band, playing music from all eras. Take a deckchair and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of music.
Entry / Cost: Free
Buxton Comic Con
When: 6th May 2024, 10am – 4pm
Free entry family fun event with Characters, Cosplay, Meet & Greets, Photo Opportunities, Retro Gaming, Lego Displays, Stalls and more….
Entry / Cost: Free
Bands on the Bandstand
When: 6th 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Arnfield Brass Band bring the wonderful sound of a traditional brass band, playing music from all eras. Take a deckchair and enjoy a leisurely afternoon of music.
Entry / Cost: Free
Coopers Annual Antiques Fair
When: 10th, 11th & 12th May 2024 – Friday & Saturday: 11am – 5pm and Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Featuring more than forty specialist fine art and antiques dealers from across the UK, the fair offers a superb range of treasures with prices from less than £50 to more than £50,000.
Among the well-known regular exhibitors will be 19th and early 20th century English furniture and accessories; fine art specialists with 20th century works, contemporary oils and watercolours.
A number of decorative specialists will be exhibiting, broadening the fair’s appeal to a younger market. With an enticing mix of 20th century furniture, mirrors, garden accessories, country house pieces and striking statuary, they make the Buxton Fair a new destination for interior designers and decorators.
Entry / Cost: £5 or Free with downloaded fair ticket
