Treat Your Mum this Mother's Day
in beautiful BuxtonSunday 10 March 2024
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Last updated 06.03.2024
Image: Old Hall Hotel
Tea, dear?
Special Afternoon Tea Offers
Afternoon Tea at the Buxton Crescent Hotel
A special afternoon tea for Mothering Sunday in the magnificent Assembly Rooms of the grand Buxton Crescent. Enjoy sipping some fizz with your loved ones and contemplating your next indulgence all while soaking up the atmosphere of the 18th century Georgian ballroom and it’s ornate ceiling.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 1pm-4pm, Buxton Crescent Hotel
£40 per person. £20 children (for 12s and under). Find out more here. To book, call 01298 808950.
Afternoon Tea at the Palace Hotel
Treat your mother to an indulgent afternoon tea experience accompanied by live music and fizz.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 12noon-3pm, Palace Hotel
Various package available. Book online via Skiddle here or call 01298 22001.
Afternoon Tea at the Pavilion Gardens
Every mum will be offered a free glass of Prosecco along with their delicious and freshly prepared Afternoon Tea!
Sunday 10 March 2024, 12pm-4pm, Pavilion Tearooms, Pavilion Gardens
Find out more on the Pavilion Gardens website, including how to book online, here.
Afternoon Tea at the Cafe at the Cavern
Treat your mothering figure to an Afternoon Tea made with local produce.
Sunday 10 March 2024, from 11am, Cafe at the Cavern
For up to 6 people. Book online via their website here. For any dietary requirements, email cafe@poolescavern.co.uk.
Afternoon tea is also available at No.6 The Square Tearooms, the Old Hall Hotel and Hargreaves of Buxton’s tearoom.
Sunday Lunch
Special Lunch Offers
Sunday Lunch at The Vault
Enjoy a traditional roast dinner to celebrate mother-figures at The Vault in Higher Buxton.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 12noon-8pm, The Vault
Book online via The Vault website here.
Sunday Lunch at the Old Hall Hotel
Treat mum and the family to a traditional, three-course Sunday lunch at the Old Hall Hotel this Mother’s Day.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 12noon-6pm, Old Hall Hotel restaurant
£29.95 (£17.95 for U12s). Book online via the hotel’s website here or call 01298 808950.
Sunday Dinner at the Palace Hotel
Treat your mother to an indulgent three-course dinner accompanied by live music and fizz.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 6pm-9pm, Palace Hotel
Various package available. Book online via Skiddle here or call 01298 22001.
Or pop to one of our lovely cafes or tearooms for a light lunch.
Stay at the Gardens and have something to eat at the Pavilion Tearooms, or grab a quick bite at the Pavilion Kitchen. If you have more time, enjoy the views (and the scones!) from No.6 The Square or the ice cream at Vintage Tea Rooms.
Special Offers
Mother's Day Treats
Crescent Spa Mother’s Day Package
Relax at the Buxton Crescent Wellness Spa. Enjoy afternoon tea at the spa cafe and a choice of treatments.
Available Friday 8 to Friday 15 March 2024, 11am-3pm, Buxton Crescent Wellness Spa
£280 for 2 guests. Find out more and book here or call 01298 808950
Spend Some Time Together
Activity Ideas
Walking Tour
Enjoy an amble around the lower town and learn more about the history of Buxton from Elizabethan royal visitors to Edwardian theatre architects and everything in between. You can ‘power-up’ your tour with tasty treats on the ‘A Taste of Buxton’ food and drink tour.
Available daily, with Discover Buxton Tours
Head into the Hills
Revitalise your bodies and minds with a refreshing walk through Grin Low Woods up to Solomon’s Temple. You’ll be rewarded with a wonderful view of the town and the surrounding hills. Start from Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre – there’s also a cafe here if you want some lunch or bring a picnic!
Or want to go further afield? Check out the Derbyshire & Peak District Local Walks App for some ideas.
Dine Out
Why not head to one of the town’s many restaurants for an evening meal?
What do you fancy? Chinese? Italian? French? Japanese? Thai? We’ve got in covered in Buxton!
Why not try La Gaby Pizzeria, Baileys Bar & Restaurant or The Old Sun Inn?
Get It On!
An outrageous celebration of a golden age of glam rock, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music. You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other.
Sunday 10 March 2024, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
To book, call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Gift Ideas
Flowers
Buy some fresh flowers, plants, bulbs or arrangements from the Buxton Markets stall on Saturday 9 March.
See other plants and flowers shops here.
Furnishings
What about a new vase from Isla Fine Art, a pillow from Everythings Rosy Interiors or a new piece of art from The Gallery in the Gardens?
See other gift and card shops here.
A New Favourite Book
Grab some coffee and cake in the cafe at High Peak Bookstore & Cafe and chat about your favourite books. Then browse the shelves and pick out a new one before heading back into town.
See other book shops here.
Clothes & Accessories
What about a new scarf from The Pump Room or a new summer dress from Potters of Buxton?
See other clothes shops here.
Spa Day
Give the gift of relaxation and book a spa day at one of our spas – Ensana Buxton Crescent Wellness Spa, Devonshire Spa or the Palace Hotel Spa. Gift vouchers are available
Festival Tickets
Feeling a little more adventurous? Why not buy tickets to see a show in the Buxton International Festival, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival or Eat in the Park. Tickets are now on sale!
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