Themed Trip
Relaxing & Retail Therapy
Need a break? To escape the hustle and bustle of city life?
Buxton has everything you need for a relaxing and revitalising visit – refreshing spas, beautiful parks, restoring woodlands and a wealth of unique shops to nosy round.
Refresh your body
Treat yourself at the award-winning Wellness Spa at the Buxton Crescent Hotel, the site of the original natural baths. Take in the air in their heated outdoor pool or rejuvenate the spirits in the mineral cave. Guests of the Palace Hotel can also use the Palace Spa.
Why not freshen up afterwards and get pampered at one of our many hair salons or nail emporiums.
Get a great night’s sleep
Depending on your preference, stay at one of our many guest houses such as Roseleigh Guest House situated along the picturesque Broad Walk opposite the Pavilion Gardens.
Self-catering? Find a home-from-home on a leafy street near the town centre at Number One The Laurels or towards the edge of town at Priory Lea or Muse Escapes.
Further afield, find Wheeldon Trees up in the peaceful hills or Litton Mill down in the tranquil dale.
Recharge
Enjoy a taste of classic elegance with lunch at No.6 The Square Tearooms, or sit and watch passers by at the Vintage Tea Rooms on Spring Gardens.
The Old Sun Inn is an atmospheric, country pub on the High Street, the perfect spot for a quiet dinner.
Wander
Spend an afternoon getting inspired at one of our art galleries such as The Gallery in the Gardens.
Browse the boutique shops of the Cavendish Arcade in the historic hot baths such as Isla Fine Art.
Experience old-style service at Victorian department store, Potters of Buxton or get the latest gadget at kitchenware store, Hargreaves of Buxton.
Wander through our green spaces such as the Serpentine Walks, Pavilion Gardens or Buxton Country Park.
Re-centre
Find your balance at a yoga or pilates class, meditate with the Samudra Buddhist Centre or sort out your spine at one of our osteotherapy clinics.
Relax
Relax in the evening sunshine at the Pavilion Gardens or on The Slopes, overlooking the magnificent Crescent or watching a cricket match at The Park.
Spend a splendid evening at the elegant Buxton Opera House or sit back and enjoy a movie at Buxton Cinema.
End the night with drinks at Baileys Bar & Restaurant listening to some live music.
Buxton Cricket Club
Cricket for men, women and juniors.
Foxlow Grange
8 apartments at Foxlow Grange
Hargreaves of Buxton
Family business established in 1865.
Number One The Laurels
Two-bedroom, ground floor holiday apartment.
Priory Lea Holiday Apartments
Five self-catering apartments on a quiet road surrounded by fields and woodland.
Potters of Buxton
Victorian department store
Six Litton Mill
Three bedroom, three bathroom, self-catering apartment on the bank of the River Wye in Millers Dale.
Springs Shopping Centre
Shopping centre by Spring Gardens, the main shopping street it Buxton.
Isla Fine Art, Cards & Gifts
Art, cards and gifts under the Cavendish Arcade Colonnade.
The Pump Room
Home to the Buxton Visitor Centre.
Pavilion Gardens
23 acres of restored pleasure gardens and events throughout the year.
Buxton Opera House
The Theatre in the Hills – one of Britain’s leading provincial theatres
No.6 The Square Tearooms
Quintessential English tearoom opposite the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens
Palace Hotel
A magnificent, Victoriana hotel standing proud over the town. With spa and leisure facilities.
Buxton Crescent Wellness Spa
Bringing together the very best of the traditional and the modern.
Wheeldon Trees Cottages
Holidays and short breaks with a sustainable heart – enjoy outstanding comfort.
Roseleigh Guest House
Award-winning, 4 star, picturesque Guest House situated on Broad Walk overlooking the Pavilion Gardens.
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