Trending Now
Places to Stay : Top-Rated & Best Prices
Enter your dates to get the best rates, through our partner Booking.com
Visitor attractions in Buxton
Council plans new town centre home for Buxton Museum and Library
TEMPORARILY CLOSED from 1st June 2023 | Fascinating geology, archeology & history of the Peak District landscape with over 40,000 objects in the collection
Discover Buxton Walking Tours
Take a journey with us through the fascinating history of Buxton | Our knowledgeable guides are all local people with a real passion for the town | Discover Buxton Tours offer the best way to see and experience a town we all love
Buxton Opera House
Year round programme of drama, comedy, music, opera, film, family events, talks & more | Home to Buxton International Festival
Miniature Railway Train
Ideal for all the family | Ride through the beautifully restored Victorian gardens | Children under 3 go free
Boating Lake at the Pavilion Gardens
There are 5 pedalos and 6 rowing with each one allowing up to 4 people | Cost is £10 per boat for up to 4 people for 30 minutes, or £14 per boat for up to 4 people for 45 minutes
Gallery in the Gardens
Pavilion Gardens | Home of High Peak Artists group | Paintings, jewellery, photography, textiles & more | Free entry
Pavilion Gardens Events and What’s On for 2025
Your guide to things to do and latest events at the Pavilion Gardens, one of Buxton's best loved attractions | Miniature train | Buxton Brewery Bar & Shop | Art gallery | Café and Tea Room | Ice Cream Parlour | Coffee Van | Boating Lake | Children's Playground
Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Buxton
The UK's number one forest adventure in the heart of the Peak District, their high ropes experience at Buxton is one of Go Ape's highest | Enjoy 2-3 hours of non-stop action-packed fun | Rope ladders & tree top obstacles | Experience their famous ziplines | Take on one of the UK's biggest Tarzan Swings!
places to eat & drink in buxton
The Ale Stop
Buxton's only micropub | Listed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide | Regular live music | Ever changing cask ales
Arcade Deli
British and continental food & drink, eat in or takeaway | Organic smoothies & super juices | Handcrafted bakery | Warm vibes
Level 2 Nightclub
Buxton's No. 1 Nightclub boasting 500 capacity over 2 floors, with 3 bars including exclusive Tiki Bar, featuring world class DJs from across the region and regular special guest appearances
Pizza Express
Part of the nationwide pizza restaurant chain| Children welcome | Gluten free | Vegetarian options
Experience Evenings of Flavour and Fun at The Chakra Lounge in Buxton!
Looking for the perfect place to unwind this weekend? Look no further than The Chakra...
Five Ways Café
Cafe & laundrette combined | Breakfast, lunch & light snacks served | Tea, coffee & cold drinks | Wi-Fi
Buxton Brewery Trackside
Located at the site of the micro-brewery, Trackside offers panoramic views across the surrounding Peaks! | Smash burgers, fries and sides + breakfast baps/sweet things in the mornings | Buxton's best beer garden! | Family and dog friendly
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BUXTON
Lavender Cottage
Historic property with character, this well appointed self catering accommodation sleeps up to six | Free Wi-Fi | Ideal for families / groups
Grendon Bed & Breakfast
Grendon Guest House is now closed and no longer operating as a Bed & Breakfast
Buxton Crescent Hotel
Buxton Crescent boasts 81 beautifully appointed rooms and luxury spa echoing the rich heritage of the building | Each room melds historical elegance with contemporary luxury, featuring amenities that you would expect from a five-star hotel
Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa
Victorian hotel dating back to 1868, superbly located near town centre, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Gardens | Free Wi-Fi | On-site Parking
Muse Escapes: Foxlow Grange, Buxton
8 luxury apartments, with each property uniquely designed with the epitome of style and sophistication | Book individual apartments or hire the entire house which sleeps 30 in total with 15 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms
The Neal’s House, Silkstone Crescent
Spacious 4-bedroom modern holiday home in Harpur Hill, Buxton | Perfect for families, with a spacious kitchen, patio and garden | Pet-friendly | Easy access for exploring the wider Peak District
The Roseleigh Guest House
Beautifully decorated, luxury Victorian period guest house, centrally located with stunning views overlooking the Pavilion Gardens | Minutes from Buxton Opera House, Buxton Cinema and Springs Shopping Centre
No.6 The Square Tearooms & Accommodation
Elegant tea room overlooking the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens | Locally sourced menu, inc. Derbyshire oatcakes, homemade soups, quiche and light lunches | Traditional Afternoon Tea | Gluten free options
The Old Post Office – Apartment 1
Award winning, luxury apartments with stylish and elegant decor, in the heart of Buxton, just minutes from Buxton Opera House | Wi-Fi throughout
Gradbach Mill & Gradbach Mill Farmhouse – Events and Wedding Venue
A stunning venue nestled in the Peak District offering luxury accommodation, team-building activities, and an exclusive wedding setting | Perfect for retreats, family getaways, and corporate events in a beautiful countryside location
What's On in Buxton
- All
- Accessibility
- B&B/Guest Houses
- Bars & Pubs
- Blog
- Cafes & Tea Rooms
- Family Friendly
- Features
- Festivals
- Home & Interiors
- Hotels
- Markets & Fairs
- Music & Nightlife
- Outdoor & Activities
- Parking
- Places to Eat & Drink in Buxton
- Plan Your Visit to Buxton
- Restaurants - Places to Eat in Buxton
- Reviews
- Self Catering
- Shopping in Buxton
- Sightseeing & Tours
- Spa, Health & Beauty
- Stay
- Takeaways
- Things to do at Home
- Things To Do in Buxton
- Visitor Attractions
- Wedding Venues
- What's On and Things To Do in the Peak District
- Whats On in Buxton
More
what's on & things to do in the peak district
Shopping in Buxton
Buxton Pudding Emporium & Café
Buxton Pudding Emporium take pride in offering high-quality produce, sourcing goods locally or from within the UK, seeking out items that are unique to Buxton and not commonly found in supermarket
Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Discover caverns deep in the limestone hills | Spectacular stalactites & stalagmites | Cafe in the Cavern | Woodland trails | Parking
Dragonfly Photography Studio
With a portfolio that spans families, pets, studio portraits, outdoor shoots, babies, business headshots, and events, Dragonfly Photography Studio is the
go-to place for preserving cherished memories in Buxton and the High Peak
Pig & Pepper Bakery
Pig & Pepper Bakery in Higher Buxton have built up quite a following since they opened in 2017 and their homemade bread and pastries...
Gourmet Sausage Company
The finest locally sourced food produce as well as exotic meats | Comprehensive delicatessen counter
Buxton Visitor Centre & Gift Shop
Buxton Visitor Centre offers local tourist information for Buxton and the region with a wide range of information leaflets and stylish gift shop
Latest in Buxton
Lottie Simpson - Cards & Gifts
Looking for a card that’s as unique as the person you’re giving it to? Or a gift that’s bursting with colour and creativity? Step into Lottie Simpson Cards & Gifts, a delightful independent shop in the Cavendish Arcade (opposite Pizza Express), where you’ll find...
Lighting fires, barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns will be banned at high-risk locations across the High Peak after the Borough Council approved the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order.
Moorland fires can result in loss of life and property, damage to wildlife and biodiversity, loss of grazing land and...
If you didn’t know him, you could be forgiven for thinking that Leighton Sigley was a place, not a man, but in a way, the local DJ does offer a destination and that destination is good times.
A dance music DJ for many years, Leighton is familiar with a turntable...
Canine Cottages offers handpicked pet-friendly holiday cottages across the UK, including dog friendly accommodation in the Peak District - locations include Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills, Hayfield, Castleton, Bakewell, Hartington, Eyam, Tideswell, Cromford, Ashbourne.
Looking for things to do in Buxton this weekend? We can give you some weekend inspiration! We pick out the best activities, what's on, events not to miss.
Buxton events this weekend
All Weekend
Buxton Garden Trail
Over 30 private gardens open to the public in the spa town of Buxton.
Tea, coffee,...
Way back in 2016, Buxton Museum published 7 Buildings in Buxton That No Longer Exist, unaware that it would become one of their most popular posts of all time, getting thousands of views. Given the appetite for lost local history, the team at BMAG delve back into their collection...
Explore More
Another 7 Buildings in Buxton That No Longer Exist
Way back in 2016, Buxton Museum published 7 Buildings in Buxton That No Longer Exist, unaware that it would become one of their most...
Lottie Simpson – Cards & Gifts
Lottie Simpson - Cards & Gifts
Looking for a card that’s as unique as the person you’re giving it to? Or a gift that’s bursting...
Lighting fires, barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns banned across the High Peak
Lighting fires, barbecues, fireworks and sky lanterns will be banned at high-risk locations across the High Peak after the Borough Council approved the introduction...