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A Spa town since Roman times, Buxton has many attractive features, notably the famous Georgian Crescent, the recently restored Edwardian Opera House designed by Frank Matcham, the Parkland and Conservatory of the Pavilion Gardens, the warm Spa water swimming pool, not to mention Golf Courses. See links below. The many beauty spots of the Peak District National Park lie within a few minutes drive and the countryside is tremendously varied, including large expanses of heather moorland, green wooded dales, caves and spectacular underground caverns.
Stately Homes abound in this beautiful part of the world; notable Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Lyme Hall. Nature trails provide opportunities for trekking, cycling and walking. There are numerous shows, fairs and festivals in and around Buxton including the Wells Dressing (a charming Derbyshire custom), the Buxton International Music Festival, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, Jazz Festivals, Antique and Collectibles fairs and Craft fairs. Alton Towers Theme Park and Gardens are within an hours drive.
Lakenham is the ideal base for exploring the many and varied attractions of the Peak District and surrounding areas.
LINKS TO WEBSITES OF INTEREST
BUXTON ONLINE
This friendly independent, and very easy to use website, was created primarily
to promote the historic and attractive spa town of Buxton…more
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POOLE'S CAVERN
"For variety and beauty of decoration there is no cavern in the kingdom
can compare with this subterranean temple." From Guide to Buxton
by Ben Rose c.1890…more >
GO APE
Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges,
Tarzan Swings and zip slides up to 40 feet up in the trees…more
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BUXTON & HIGH PEAK GOLF
CLUB
Buxton & High Peak Golf Club, formed in 1887 and designed by J Morris,
is the oldest club in Derbyshire...more
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THE CAVENDISH
GOLF CLUB
Cavendish was opened in 1925 and both course and club soon became popular
with members and also with visitors to Buxton...more
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ALTON TOWERS
Unleash a torrent of fun at the UK's most famous Theme Park…more
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CHATSWORTH HOUSE
Chatsworth is one of Britain’s best loved historic houses and estates…more
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HADDON HALL
Haddon Hall is a fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century,
and is the home of Lord and Lady Edward Manners whose family have owned
it since 1567…more
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BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Buxton Opera House is one of Britain’s leading receiving theatres, presenting
around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children’s
shows, drama, musical concerts, pantomime and opera as well as a lively
Fringe Theatre and Community and Education Programme…more
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THE BUXTON FESTIVAL
Buxton Festival has a special place in the hearts of music and literature
lovers…more >
PAVILION GARDENS
Facilities, Fairs and Events...more
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VISIT THE PEAK DISTRICT
Welcome to the Peak District & Derbyshire and Britain's first national
park in the heart of England. Whether this is your first visit to the
area or you've already discovered the joys of the breathtaking landscapes,
bustling market towns and the area's outstanding cultural and historical
heritage, there's always lots to explore! …more>
VISIT
DERBYSHIRE
In the summer, Derbyshire and its glorious Peak District National Park
is a fantastic place to visit for family days out, short breaks and holidays...more
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PEAK DISTRICT.org
The Peak District was Britain's first national park, established in April
1951. Around 38,000 people live in the Park in 125 parishes. Visitors
from all over the world come to the Park to find peace and tranquillity
and to reconnect with the natural world...more
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GUIDE TO DERBYSHIRE
& THE PEAK DISTRICT
Buxton is an old market and spa town, nestling amongst the surrounding
Derbyshire hills at a height of over 1000ft, making it the highest town
in England…more
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BUXTON WEATHER
Current Local Weather Conditions in Buxton, Derbyshire. Updated Every
5 minutes...more >
