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The Rose Laser Room
Discover the ultimate laser hair removal experience for men and women at The Rose Laser Room | From expertly removing unwanted hair on the face, body, arms, and legs to providing specialised care for the delicate Hollywood area
Hargreaves & Sons Ltd
Family run business dating back to 1865 offering a wide range of cook and kitchenware featuring a variety of well known quality brands, china, glass and tableware, gifts & crystal | Christmas Shop now open on the first floor
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
Lottie Simpson Cards + Gifts
Looking for a unique card or a colourful, creative gift? Explore unique, hand-painted sparkly cards and a vibrant mix of stationery and toys - each item chosen to add colour, joy, and a bit of sparkle!
Clarks Buxton
Clarks is a household name in the UK, renowned for its commitment to quality craftsmanship, comfort, and timeless style | Offering a wide range of shoes for men, women, and children | In-store children's show fitting service | Established in 1825, Clarks has been a trusted footwear brand for generations
Nature’s Own Pet Shop
Looking for a trusted pet shop in Buxton? Branded and premium pet food for dogs, cats and smaller animals, toys & accessories, beds, remedies, live animals, collars, leads, dog coats - all under one roof
Queenie’s Tea Room & Gift Shop
Enjoy a delightful café experience alongside a unique shopping adventure | Homemade cakes, light snacks and beverages | A treasure trove of quirky gift items and home decor | Official stockists of Frenchic Paint
High Peak Makers Market
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The Cavendish Kitchen – Buxton’s Only Wood Fired Pizzeria
Serving authentic 12'' wood fired, stone baked, hand rolled, thin crust pizzas and home made cakes and sides. Using fresh and local ingredients, even the wood is local!
Fiveways Café
Cafe & laundrette combined | Breakfast, lunch & light snacks served | Tea, coffee & cold drinks | Wi-Fi
Hot Chocolaterie – Artisan Handmade Luxury Chocolates
Artisan chocolatiers based in the town centre of Buxton specialising in handmade luxury chocolates | Gift boxes, pre-packed or choose your own | Homemade gelato | Sit-in or takeaway - hot and cold drinks | Gift vouchers | Chocolate gifts and sweet treats
Final Tickets – The Gin To My Tonic: Sip, Savour, and Celebrate as New Festival Comes to Buxton
Get ready for a spirited adventure at the UK's ultimate craft gin, rum, and vodka festival, complete with a twist of lemonade! The Gin...
The Ale Stop
Buxton's only micropub | Listed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide | Regular live music | Ever changing cask ales
Eat @ No.5
Salad boxes, panini's, full breakfast menu and light snacks | Dogs welcome | Wi-Fi
Queenie’s Tea Room & Gift Shop
Enjoy a delightful café experience alongside a unique shopping adventure | Homemade cakes, light snacks and beverages | A treasure trove of quirky gift items and home decor | Official stockists of Frenchic Paint
The Serpentine – Luxury Afternoon Tea & Sharing Boards
Light bites, sharing boards, luxury Afternoon Tea, homemade cakes and bakes, grab a takeaway coffee | Nestled in Buxton’s historic Grade II listed The Square, opposite the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens
The Old Sun Inn
Open log fires and a cosy atmosphere with stone floor and oak panelling | Real cask ales | Weekly quiz | Home cooked menu featuring British pub classics | Spacious beer gardens | Pie night every Thursday
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN BUXTON
Grendon Bed & Breakfast
Grendon Guest House is now closed and no longer operating as a Bed & Breakfast
Peak Cottages
A superb range of very well appointed self catering cottages throughout the Peak District & Derbyshire, with properties of all sizes | Located in popular destinations such as Bakewell, Matlock, Eyam, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Buxton, Millers Dales and more
Hob Hurst – 4 Bed Luxury Apartment with Hot Tub & Courtyard
Spacious and family-friendly stunning luxury apartment featuring a private hot tub, courtyard and warmly welcoming dogs | A short walk to the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and local dining spots | Sleeps up to 10 guests: 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, 3 bathrooms
Lud’s Snug – Cosy 3 Bed Apartment
Lud's Snug is a super cosy, 3 bedroom apartment located in central Buxton | Perfect for close family and smaller groups | Sleeps up to 6 guests: 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bathroom
Hawthorn Farm Bed & Breakfast
This 16th century barn conversation offers six guest rooms in various sizes | Free Wi-Fi | Families welcome | Full English breakfast included | Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2021 | Stay & Play golf package deal
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
The Servants’ Quarters
Beautifully furnished three storey house located in Buxton town centre, sleeps 4 people | Just minutes from Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and various shops and restaurants
Jacksons Farm Holidays – Luxury Cottages and Caravan Site in the Peak District
Nestled in the stunning heart of the Peak District, Jacksons Farm Holidays offers a collection of luxury holiday cottages and a peaceful caravan site — the ideal base to explore the scenic beauty and pretty villages of Derbyshire
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Pavilion Arts Centre (Formerly Buxton Cinema)
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Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience
Naze View Farm Alpaca Experience located on the outskirts of Chapel-en-le-Frith in the Peak District is a unique day out for all the family!
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
Buxton Pottery Painting – A Fun, Creative Experience for All Ages
Buxton Pottery Painting is a new family run pottery painting studio | Welcoming and friendly studio/café | Suitable for all ages and skill levels | Non-toxic, water-based paints with tools provided, to create your uniquely painted piece
Pavilion Gardens Events and What’s On for 2026
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
Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Monsal Trail
*NOW CLOSED FOR WINTER 2025, Re-Opening Spring 2026* Experience the thrill of the newly lit tunnels, cycle through steep gorges, lime stone cliffs and over the spectacular Monsal Dale Viaduct | Best prices for bike hire on the trail
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Buxton Opera House has been shortlisted in two categories at the Lots for Tots Awards 2026, celebrating its continued commitment to providing outstanding experiences...
The raceway provides family-friendly entertainment alongside high-speed thrills | Fans flock to the track to witness spectacular crashes, fierce competition, and edge-of-your-seat racing on the 380-meter oval circuit
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
Monthly comedy night with stand-up from some new and not-so-new faces on the comedy club circuit | £9 in advance, £12 on the door
What's On in Buxton This Weekend
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Vote Now: Buxton Opera House nominated for Lots for Tots Award
Buxton Opera House has been shortlisted in two categories at the Lots for Tots Awards 2026, celebrating its continued commitment to providing outstanding experiences...
Pavilion Gardens Events and What’s On for 2026
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
Buxton Buzz Comedy Club
Monthly comedy night with stand-up from some new and not-so-new faces on the comedy club circuit | £9 in advance, £12 on the door
