Visit Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery has reopened in a temporary home next to Buxton Library on Kents Bank Road. It displays local history, art and archaeology, with exhibitions and events. See the museum’s website for opening times.
Admission is free.
See a Show at Buxton Opera House
Buxton also enjoys its own fantastic Frank Matcham-designed theatre and any locals who haven’t experienced its grandeur should blush with shame. For current family shows, check the Opera House programme.
There was a time when Buxtonians complained the town didn’t have a cinema but the nearby Pavilion Arts Centre now shows both blockbusters and independent films. Check the cinema programme and get your coat on.
Explore Buxton’s Independent Shops
Pre-Christmas or post-Christmas, Buxton has a multitude of independent shops where you’ll find something a bit different and instead of funding Jeff Bezos’ next space mission, you can help the town keep its individuality. In Higher Buxton, browse the shelves at Scrivener’s Books and Bookbinding. Nearby on Terrace Road, Potters of Buxton sells clothing and footwear.
Down the hill is the Cavendish Shopping Arcade, with independent shops and places to eat nearby on The Quadrant. Spring Gardens has a mix of independent and larger shops too.
Go for a Walk
In pandemic times, we got more into the habit of staying in our pyjamas and watching Netflix, and when it gets cold out there, it’s even more tempting. However, one of the main reasons people choose to visit or reside in Buxton is because it sits on the doorstep of the Peak District, offering access to spectacular natural landscapes beyond count.
From town, you could walk up to Solomon’s Temple or Corbar Cross, or explore paths around Fairfield. When the snow begins to fall, the views can be beautiful. Just make sure you wrap up warm, put some sensible boots on and let someone know where you’re going and we won’t have to bother the local Mountain Rescue team.
Indulge in a Spa Treatment
Buxton Crescent Hotel offers spa experiences including an indoor-to-outdoor rooftop pool. See Buxton Crescent’s spa information for current packages.
The former Devonshire Spa in the Dome has closed.
Go to the Pub
Some folks probably won’t need much encouragement with this one but for others, it’s worth remembering that Buxton has a circuit of great public houses, old and new, each with its own distinctive character.
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