Each year Buxton Opera House plays host to a series of festivals including the internationally aclaimed Buxton Opera and Literature festival, and the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. The summer also pays host to a Puppet festival and a Fringe, reputed to be the largest outside Edinburgh. All this and the continuing programme of drame, comedy and music throughout the year.

The great pride of Buxton is also to be found in its architecture. From the Georgian splendour of the Crescent and former stable block through the Victorian magnificence of the Palace Hotel, to examples of fine Northern Arts and Crafts, step back into a world of inspired design. Pick up a copy of the Buxton history trail from the Tourist Information Office and let your imagination run free.

Venture deep underground at Pooles Cavern and discover some of Buxton’s darker secrets. Fancy yourself as Tarzan, swinging  through the trees in the country park on the Go Ape extravaganza high above the forest floor? Go on! Get an adrenalin buzz!

Like our Victorian forbears, promenade along Broad Walk and around the Pavilion Gardens and Serpentine Walk, before taking tea in the Pavilion. Learn a little more about the town and view the art exhibitions at the museum before venturing into the giant Dome, with it's echo. And for something a bit special, try the Devonshire Spa treatment.

You'll be surprised what you find in Buxton!

More information:
Buxton Tourist Information: Pavilion Gardens, Buxton SK17 6XD
Telephone: +44 (0) 1298 25106