Pavilion Gardens Buxton, St. John’s Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE
T: 01298 23114
Bookings for Afternoon Tea in The Tea Rooms now being taken: Follow this link – https://ticket.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/parkwoodtheatres/website/EventDetails
About
Opening times:
MONDAY – FRIDAY
| January – February | 9.30am | 3pm | ||
| March | 9.30am | 5pm | ||
| 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 | 4pm | ||
| 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
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Adventure Play Area – Open daily
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Adventure Play Area Kiosk – Open weekends and school holidays 11am – 4pm (subject to weather)
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Buxton Brewery Shop and Bar – Open daily from 9.30am
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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 – Open daily from 9.30am – 4.30pm
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Tea Rooms – Open from Wednesday to Sunday between 12pm and 2pm.
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Ice Cream Parlour – Open weekends and during events 11am – 4pm
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Coffee Van – Open weekends from 9.30am
- Miniature Train – Open 11am – 4pm at weekends and school holidays (weather dependent)
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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 dependent)
Public toilets: All toilets across the park are open currently open from 9.30am to 5pm daily.
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 showcases 40 local artist’s works and members of High Peak Artists group.
Boating Lake boasting 11 boats; 6 rowing boats and 5 pedalos with each one allowing up to 4 people.
Tourist Information is now available at the Buxton Visitor Centre in the The Pump Room, near The Crescent, where knowledgable staff can offer local tourist information about Buxton, the High Peak and Peak District area.
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.
Coach parking: Pavilion Gardens allows coaches to drop their passengers off on the Promenade by prior arrangement. Coach parking is available on Burlington Road (SK17 9AY). Coaches can also park on the Promenade provided that they have arranged this prior to visiting. 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.
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 can be found via their website 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.
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
Christmas Trail
When: 9th & 10th December, 16th & 17th December, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December. 10am – 3pm each date except Christmas Eve 24th December which is 10am – 2pm.
Join their ever popular Christmas Trail! Follow the clues to find festive characters around the building and park.
Entry / Cost: £3 per child, all entrants receive a prize!
Breakfast with Santa
When: 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2023, 9.30am – 11am.
Treat the little ones to a magical start to the day! The whole family will enjoy a buffet style breakfast with music, colouring and a one on one meeting with Santa!
The whole family will enjoy a buffet style breakfast with music, colouring and a one on one meeting with Santa!
Every child will receive a gift from Santa.
Book online at: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/breakfast-with-santa/
Entry / Cost: £18.95 per person ages 3+, £6.95 for under 3s.
Christmas Fair
When: 9th & 10th December 2023, 10am – 5pm
The Octagon Hall and Lounge will have over 50 stalls offering a wonderful mix of Christmas gifts, jewellery, original artwork, photography, ceramics, woodwork, handmade cards, children’s toys and ladies clothing with free entry.
Outside there will be hot food and drinks stalls and children’s rides on the Promenade (weather permitting).
Santa’s Grotto will be in the Octagon Hall on the stage and Father Christmas himself will be here on both days 12pm – 5pm, £5 per child (no pre-booking, cash & card payments accepted on the day).
Entry / Cost: Free entry
Blythe House Jingle Bell Jog
When: 10th December 2023: the Jingle Bell Jog features a Santa-cise warm up, the 700m children’s fun run at 10.45 am, and the 5km Jingle Bell Jog at 11 am.
A festive 5k run that raises crucial funds for local hospice patients is making its return to Buxton this December.
The Jingle Bell Jog – organised by Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust – is set to take place at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton on Sunday 3rd December 2023.
More information and register: jinglebelljog.org.uk
The Snowman Tour 2023 with Live Orchestra
When: 14th December 2023
Make it a Christmas to remember with a very special performance featuring two of the UK’s best-loved and iconic animated films, The Snowman and Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, with live accompaniment from an outstanding professional orchestra.
Presented by Carrot Productions – the world’s leading performers of The Snowman film with orchestra, currently celebrating their 10th anniversary – their award-winning show is brought to life in spectacular fashion by the UK’s finest musicians.
Entry / Cost: £14 adults, £11 child – booking fee also applies
Ticket bookings & more information: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-snowman-film-with-live-orchestra-buxton-octagon
Christmas Party Night
When: 16th December 2023, from 7pm
Pavilion Gardens presents…A Christmas Party like no other! Includes welcome drink, 2 course meal, DJ & live music from ‘Purple Cloud of Funk’ and much more… £38.50 per person plus booking fee.
Entry / Cost: £38.50 per person
Ticket bookings & more information: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/christmas-party-night
Bramhall’s Amusements Inflatable Fun Time in the Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens
When: 27th – 31st December, various session times, session Times are 9.30am – 11.30am, 12pm – 2pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
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.)
New Years Eve Gala Dinner
When: 31st December, from 6pm
Pavilion Gardens presents the 2023 New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Join us for dinner and drinks as you begin your night to welcome in the New Year! Taking place in the Pavilion Tea Room and includes a three course meal, welcome drink and coffee.
Entry / Cost: £60 per person
Online bookings: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/new-years-eve-gala-dinner
Bramhall’s Amusements Inflatable Fun Time in the Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens
When: 2nd – 7th January 2024, session Times are 9.30am – 11.30am, 12pm – 2pm, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
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.)
Toy Fair
When: 21st January 2024, 10.30am – 3pm
With over 150 stalls, this large toy fair features Hornby Trains, Corgi Toys, TV and film-related collectables and much more. There are models for sale to suit all budgets at this long-running event. 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. Collectors of die-cast models can find plenty of variety at Buxton. D.M. Promotional Models, Dalesman Die-cast and others all offer a huge selection of Corgi, Vanguards, Tekno, EFE, Lledo, Minichamps and other die-cast models – with many at bargain prices.
For more information, go to bpfairs.com/buxton
Entry / Cost: Free entry
Antique & Collectors Fair
When: 27th & 28th January 2024, 9am – 4pm
Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items. If you are looking to add to you home, garden, wardrobe or collection it’s the place to visit.
For more information, go to halcyonfairs.co.uk
Entry / Cost: Adults £2.50, concessions £2, accompanied children free.
(subject to change)
Motown & Soul Disco Night
When: 16th February 2024
Enjoy a night of classic Motown and soul music – get your dancing shoes ready! Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Entry / Cost: TBC. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Northern Soul Night
When: 17th February 2024
The popular Northern Soul Night returns to The Octagon! Always a very popular gathering of Northern Soul fans who continue to ‘Keep the Faith’! Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Entry / Cost: TBC. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Bramhall’s Amusements Inflatable Fun Time in the Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens
When: 19th – 23rd February 2024, session times TBC.
Bramhall’s Inflatable Fun Time is back. Advance booking is essential to guarantee entry.
Entry / Cost: Sessions £5 per child (Aged 1 – 11 years. Adults – free.)
Weekender Bazaar
When: 24th & 25th February 2024, 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
Antique & Collectors Fair
When: 2nd & 3rd March 2024, 9am – 4.30pm (Sat), 9am – 4pm (Sun)
This hugely popular Antiques Fair returns to Buxton. A mecca for vintage and retro lovers with a wide variety of dealers including furniture, homewares, jewellery, china and crockery, watches, magazines and memorabilia and much more. Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items.
For more information, go to halcyonfairs.co.uk
Entry / Cost: Adults £2.50, concessions £2, accompanied children free.
(subject to change)
Artist & Designer Fair
When: 16th & 17th March 2024, 10am – 4.30pm
Over 35 exhibitors’ showcasing the very best of art, furniture, ceramics, silverware, glassware, jewellery, textiles, photography and other designer-led products from across the region and beyond. All of the exhibitors’ design and make their own products and many of them are able to offer personalised bespoke commissions. Come along and take a look at the fabulous mix of unique original artwork, prints and cards, and the stunning handcrafted jewellery, homeware and gifts.
Entry / Cost: Free
Peak District Music Centre Gala Concert
When: 22nd March March 2024, 7.30pm
At Peak District Music Centres they believe in inspiring young people with a life-long passion for music-making.
With the enjoyment and enthusiasm that comes from being part of an ensemble, and encouraged by a wonderful team of experienced and dedicated directors and players, their young musicians gain in confidence and skill with every rehearsal.
Entry / Cost: TBC. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Disco for Grown Ups
When: 23rd March March 2024, 7.30pm
Following the huge success of the Disco for Grown Ups event in 2023, it’s back in The Octagon for 2024!
It’s a fab, fun and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop & 90s dance-floor classics. Its a boogie night to remember in The Octagon Hall!
Entry / Cost: TBC. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
Easter Extravaganza
When: 29th March – 1st April March 2024
Spanning all four days over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and offering a great weekend of fun for the whole family. There will be stalls in the Octagon and children’s rides and stalls along the promenade. More details coming soon.
Entry / Cost: TBC. Tickets will be available to book online soon.
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