Themed Trip

Craft & Cuisine

Are you a foodie? Or a connoisseur? Love handmade and local? Then this is the trip for you.

Artisanal Crafts

Be sure to check out the fine, locally-hand-crafted wares at Isla Fine Art, Cards & Gifts, The Gallery in the Gardens and The Pump Room.

Explore more locally-made art at the regular arts, craft & jewellery fairs at the Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Markets.

Locally-crafted candles are available at the Pavilion Gardens Retail Arcade, perfumes from Buxton Spa Aromatics and soaps at Wild Olive in the Cavendish Arcade.

Local Food & Drink

First stop, St Ann’s Well for a free taste of Buxton Water!

Local producers of fruit, veg, meat and fish can be found at the bi-weekly Buxton Markets (Tuesdays and Saturdays) plus artisanal producers at the special monthly food markets. There are also monthly Thursday markets in the Pavilion Gardens with stallholders bringing tastes from around the world.

Try a Derbyshire Oatcake, perhaps one with fruits and honey, at No.6 The Square Tearooms or a proper northern pie at The Manc Chef.

Take a tour and tasting at The Forest Distillery, the UK’s highest altitude distillery offering award-winning gin, whiskey and rum with a taste of the forest.

If you want to combine local food and drink with a glimpse into the heritage of the town, let Discover Buxton Tours introduce a selection of local produce whilst on their ‘A Taste of Buxton’ Tour – a four-hour feast!

Worldwide & Fine Dining

The world comes to Buxton! Waken your taste buds at Simply Thai, sizzle with Spanish tapas at Santiago, get a taste of Italy at La Gaby Pizzeria or keep it traditional with French dining at La Brasserie.

For our most sophisticated dining experience, head to the Buxton Crescent Restaurant or one of the special events in the stunning Assembly Rooms through the year.

Authentic Experience

Lodging houses have been a feature of Buxton since at least the 17th Century. Stay at a local bed and breakfast, such as Roseleigh Guest House or Compton Guest House.