Buxton Travel Guide

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The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK; Shutterstock ID 685300546; Purchase Order: SP-1394 HA Batch 3 Part 1; Order Number: ; Client/Licensee: HomeAway; Other: To be paid with HA budget
The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK; Shutterstock ID 685300546; Purchase Order: SP-1394 HA Batch 3 Part 1; Order Number: ; Client/Licensee: HomeAway; Other: To be paid with HA budget
Victorian era Opera House that is still in use today.
Buxton Opera House is a 902 seat theatre located in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, England. It hosts the annual Buxton Festival and, from 1994 to 2013, the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival as well as pantomime at Christmas, musicals and other entertainments year-round. Hosting live performances until 1927, the theatre then was used mostly as a cinema until 1976. In 1979, it was refurbished and reopened as a venue for live performance.
Buxton is a beautiful Spa Town in England which can be seen via this converted Milk Float that holds a maximum of 8 people. We took the hour long tour and it was very worthwhile! If your'e there, take time to drop into the Opera House where the tour starts from.

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Buxton Crescent

Buxton Crescent

5 out of 5
The Crescent Buxton England
The price is £152 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£152
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
The hotel, breakfast and staff was fabulous however bedroom lacked some basic items/facilities which you would expect in a hotel of this standing such as no bedroom safe for your valuables, no bottled drinking water, no GBnews on the TV. However we are regular visitors to Buxton and look forward ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Buxton Crescent
Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

4 out of 5
Palace Road Buxton England
The price is £59 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£59
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Very disappointed to find our rooms didn’t have windows ! This fact was not mentioned when we booked ! Hotel was generally quite “tired”.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton
Old Hall Hotel

Old Hall Hotel

3 out of 5
The Square Buxton England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £86 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£86
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Buxton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Excellent room, great breakfast, only problem was lack of staff numbers but those they had were great

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Old Hall Hotel
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Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.

Buxton England
Stay at this cottage in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lud's Church and Swain's GoCart are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
A fantastic property with everything we needed for a relaxing few days break. Excellent location where you can choose either to chill in the peace and quiet of the country like we did, or visit places easily such as Leek and Buxton. Facilities were spot on and really clean. Communication with the ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.
Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly

Longnor, Buxton
Stay at this cottage in Buxton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lud's Church and Swain's GoCart are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
We had a lovely stay at Jo’s cottage. Very warm and welcoming despite the chilly february weather. We’d definitely come back! The cottage has everything you’d need and beautiful views of the countryside.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly
Perfect for all large groups in 7 all ensuite bedrooms . Pet friendly

Perfect for all large groups in 7 all ensuite bedrooms . Pet friendly

Buxton England
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Buxton. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Blue John Cavern and Treak ...
8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Excellent location for family get-together & birthday party. The host (Fiona) was extremely helpful & pub staff provided really great service & friendly too. Pub Food was excellent 100% accurate for such a large party. The accommodation is a little quirky, but exactly as expected given it’s within ...

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Perfect for all large groups in 7 all ensuite bedrooms . Pet friendly
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Popular places to visit

Victorian era Opera House that is still in use today.

Buxton Opera House

You can make plans for a show at Buxton Opera House during your trip to Buxton. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Buxton Opera House
The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, Shutterstock ID 685300546, Purchase Order: SP-1394 HA Batch 3 Part 1, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: HomeAway, Other: To be paid with HA budget

Pavilion Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Pavilion Gardens, a lovely green space in Buxton. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

Pavilion Gardens

The Crescent

You can find out about the history of Buxton with a stop at The Crescent. Visit the spas and lively bars in this quaint area.

The Crescent

Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Buxton. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve

Devonshire Dome

You can learn about the history of Buxton when you stop by Devonshire Dome. Discover the beautiful countryside and spas in this quaint area.

Devonshire Dome

Goyt Valley

You can take time to visit Goyt Valley during your travels to Buxton. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this quaint area.

Goyt Valley

Things to do

Small-Group Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole's Cavern

Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

£55
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District

£125
per adult
7 Hours Pub Tours in Peak District
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Cities near Buxton

A hidden gem of Macclesfield

Macclesfield

Sunlight illuminating top of rocky outcrop against blue sky; Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Matlock

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Bakewell

Bargain hunting in the second hand and Antique shops of Ashbourne followed by a lovely meal at the Deli.

Ashbourne

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