What's On and Things To Do in the Peak District

Browse our Peak District articles, walks and local news, including features about Buxton and the surrounding area.

Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail

Blackwell Mill cycle hire is reported closed for the rest of 2026. Contact the centre to confirm reopening.

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Buxton Museum and Art Gallery reopens in temporary home

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery reopened next to Buxton Library in October 2026. Find opening times and background on its temporary home.

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Buxton Businesses Among Finalists for Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards 2027

Buxton businesses are among the finalists in the 2027 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards. See the Derbyshire shortlist.

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£2 bus fare cap for England outside London: 2027

From 1 January to 31 December 2027, eligible single fares on participating buses in England outside London will be capped at £2.

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Best Afternoon Tea in Buxton & The Peak District 2026

Find places for afternoon tea in Buxton and the Peak District, including Buxton Crescent, Gradbach Mill and the Chapel Tearooms at Hollinsclough.

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Family days out at the Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham is a hilltop park in Matlock Bath with cable cars, cavern tours, exhibitions, walking trails and activities for families.

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Top Restaurants in Buxton: Where to Eat in Buxton – A Complete Guide

Choose where to eat in Buxton: compare restaurants by food and location, find pre-theatre options, menus and booking links, plus dining further afield.

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Best Winter Walks in Peak District & Derbyshire

Explore 15 winter walks in the Peak District and Derbyshire, with route guides and practical details.

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Heights of Abraham: Seism!c sound and light experience

Discover the Seism!c sound and light experience in Masson Cavern and plan a visit to the Heights of Abraham.

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15 Things To Do in Autumn & Winter in the Peak District & Derbyshire

Ideas for autumn and winter days out in the Peak District and Derbyshire, from caving and snowboarding to walks.

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Ghost stories of the Peak District and Derbyshire

Folklore and reported ghost stories associated with castles, pubs and other places across the Peak District and Derbyshire.

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Buxton winners at the 2026 tourism awards

Buxton Opera House volunteers, Dylan Torr and Buxton Pottery Painting received awards at the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards.

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Crich Tramway Village: Discovery Time in summer 2025

2025 archive: Crich Tramway Village advertised Discovery Time from 28 July to 8 August 2025, with family activities exploring science, history and crafts.

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