Groups
Thinking of bringing a coach group to Buxton? Or having a party? The information below will get you started with your planning. Our Travel page has information on getting to Buxton with information on taxis, local coach companies and air, rail and road links.
Group Travel
Buxton welcomes group visits and has a good range of amenities and attractions to offer coach parties and rail tour groups. We have compiled a guide to assist tour operators and coach drivers including places to park and stay.
The guide can be downloaded here: Visit Buxton Group Travel Pack 2025 (2Mb pdf)
Local tour company, Discover Buxton Tours, offer a ‘meet and greet’ service, will help organise your visit and give guided commentary on trips out.
The Buxton Visitor Centre in the Pump Room can help arrange your visit and answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to base your tour from Buxton, please click on the links below to find out more and check out our suggested itineraries.
Party Groups & Reunions
Meeting up with old friends? Having a family get-together? Or celebrating your birthday?
Buxton is a great place to ‘meet in the middle’ due to its central location in the UK and is a great base from which to explore the Peak District National Park.
It also has lots to offer party groups from adventure pursuits and quirky experiences to refreshing spas and elegant theatres.
Click on the links below for to get you started planning a party or reunion in Buxton.
Party Planning
Party Necessities
- Buxton Balloon Shop – 1 Torr St, SK17 6HW
- The Little Big Balloons Co – Carr Road, SK17 6WF
Party Venues near Buxton
As well as the various hotels and restaurants, these venues can also be hired for a party:
- Forest Distillery – Cat & Fiddle, Buxton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AR
- Hargate Hall – self-catered party venue and accommodation – Wormhill, SK17 8TA
Party Venues in Buxton
As well as the various hotels and restaurants, these venues can also be hired for a party:
- The Arches Bar & Tower – Hogshaw Mill, Fairfield Rd, SK17 7DJ – currently closed
- Burbage Institute – village hall, Nursery Lane
- Buxton Methodist Church – hire their Main Room. Kitchen available for use.
- Buxton Swimming & Fitness Centre – pool parties, activity parties
- Buxton Working Men’s Club – 15 Lightwood Rd, SK17 7BJ
- Harpur Hill Village Hall – perfect for a kid’s party
- Silverlands Football Stadium – function room
- The Old Clubhouse – upstairs room at the pub with its own bar
- The Pump Room – feeling fancy? Hire the historic venue for an evening do for up to 100 people.
- The Vault – Higher Buxton bar with a capacity of up to 200 people.
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