The Slopes, between The Crescent, Terrace Road and Hall Bank, Buxton

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The Slopes are Grade II registered gardens overlooking the town. Paths and trees surround the war memorial and lead to views of The Crescent.

According to Historic England, the grounds were probably laid out by Jeffry Wyatville for the sixth Duke of Devonshire around 1818, with later alterations by Joseph Paxton. The hillside was formerly known as St Ann’s Cliff.

The gardens are also home to the Buxton Climatological Station. The Slopes are a place to walk, sit and enjoy views towards The Crescent and Buxton Opera House.