Other Parks & Gardens

As well as the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Country Park at Grin Low and other woodlands, there are smaller parks in every corner of the town to help you make up your own day of active fun.

The Slopes

A landscaped terrace in front of The Crescent and below the Buxton Town Hall. Originally known as St Ann’s Cliff, this was created to replace the Hall‘s garden which was removed when The Crescent was built. Home to a weather station and war memorial, this is a lovely spot for a sit down. 

Water Street Sensory Garden

Developed by Buxton Civic Association in 2019, this garden space provides a charming, tranquil place to sit and spot wildlife. 

Ashwood Park

The Victorian heart of leisure and afternoon strolls and now a quiet corner with free sport facilities and part of the sculpture trail. Wander down the meandering paths along the River Wye from the end of town to the Wye Valley. Facilities include a bowling green, playground, tennis court and basketball/football cage. Bakewell Road.

Cote Heath Park

A classic neighbourhood park popular with dog-walkers and the venue of Sunday league football matches. An expansive, almost-flat field with goal posts, Buxton Skate Park, basketball/football cage, playground and bowling green. Heath Park Road.

Temple Fields

Large fields at the foot of Grin Low Woods with goal posts, lined running track (seasonal), cricket square and toboggan run when it snows in the winter (and sometimes in spring!). Green Lane.

Fairfield Common

Once the site of horse racing, Fairfield Common provides a large open space for walking.