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31 Best and Fun Things To Do In Buxton, England


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Buxton, located in the county of Derbyshire, England, is a quaint town situated on the border of the renowned Peak District National Park. Close to both Cheshire and Staffordshire, Buxton boasts a fascinating past and offers a variety of attractions, such as the elaborate Buxton Opera House. This exquisite establishment dates back to the Edwardian era and is a marvel to behold.

Buxton is also home to other stunning pieces of architecture, such as Solomon’s Temple, the Devonshire Dome, and the Cavendish Arcade. This stunning historic building also doubles as a shopping mall, giving visitors a truly unique shopping experience.

Read on to discover our list of the best and most fun things to do in Buxton, England

The 31 Most Popular Things To Do In Buxton, England

31. The Slopes

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Buxton

30. Wye Valley

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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29. High Wheeldon

4.8 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Credit: Billy Wilson, License, Flickr

28. Dukes Drive Viaduct, Buxton

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: Dukes Dr Buxton

27. Jenkin Chapel

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: Hooleyhey Ln Macclesfield

Tel:  1625-572013

26. Trentabank Reservoir

4.9 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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25. St Anne’s Church, Buxton

4.8 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 26 Bath Road Buxton

Tel:  1298-77856

Web Address:   http://buxtonparish.org.uk/

24. Peak Hidden Trails

4.3 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 12 Gisbourne Dr Chapel en le Frith High Peak

Tel:  7834-382978

Web Address:   https://peakhiddentrails.co.uk/

23. Upper Goyt Valley

4.9 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

22. St Stephen C Of E Church Forest Chapel

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

Location: Macclesfield

Tel:  1625-572013

21. Fernilee Reservoir

5.0 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

20. Parkhouse Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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19. Windgather Rocks

5.0 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)

18. Harpur Hill Quarry

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (51 reviews)

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17. Chrome Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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16. Shutlingsloe

4.9 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

15. Eccles Pike

4.8 ★★★★★ (200 reviews)

Location: Chapel en le Frith High Peak

14. Pavilion Gardens Car Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (206 reviews)

Location: St John’s Road Buxton

Tel:  1298-23114

Web Address:   http://highpeak.gov.uk/article/868/Pavilion-Gardens

13. Ruin of Errwood Hall

4.5 ★★★★★ (287 reviews)

Location: Buxton

Web Address:   http://goyt-valley.org.uk/errwood-hall/

12. Bugsworth Basin (Entrance Basin)

4.7 ★★★★★ (437 reviews)

Location: Buxworth High Peak

Web Address:   http://bugsworthbasin.org/

11. Buxton Raceway

4.6 ★★★★★ (440 reviews)

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Location: Dale Head Rd. Buxton

Tel:  1663-732526

Web Address:   http://buxtonraceway.com/

10. Buxton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,880 reviews)

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Location: 5 13 Burlington Road Buxton

Tel:  1298-23114

Web Address:   http://paviliongardens.co.uk/

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9. Axe Edge Moor

4.9 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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8. Shining Tor

4.8 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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7. Errwood Reservoir

4.7 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

6. Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Crescent Heritage Experiences

4.5 ★★★★★ (223 reviews)

Location: The Crescent Buxton

Tel:  1298-214577

Web Address:   http://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/

5. Buxton Museum & Art Gallery

4.5 ★★★★★ (459 reviews)

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Location: Terrace Road Buxton

Tel:  1629-533540

Web Address:   https://derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/buxton-museum/buxton-museum-and-art-gallery.aspx

4. Solomon’s Temple

4.7 ★★★★★ (508 reviews)

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Location: Poole’s Cavern visitor centre Buxton

Tel:  1298-26978

Web Address:   https://poolescavern.co.uk/woodland-walks/solomons-temple/

3. Buxton Opera House

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,611 reviews)

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Location: Water Street Buxton

Tel:  1298-72190

Web Address:   http://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/

2. Poole’s Cavern

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,751 reviews)

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Location: Green Ln Buxton

Tel:  1298-26978

Web Address:   http://poolescavern.co.uk/

1. The Pavilion Gardens

4.5 ★★★★★ (5,590 reviews)

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Location: St John’s Road Buxton

Tel:  1298-23114

Web Address:   http://paviliongardens.co.uk/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Buxton, England! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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