LOCAL INFORMATION
Buxton Opera House
Buxton Water - Lions Head Fountain
Goyt Valley
Goyt Valley Monument
Weir along the Serpentine
Bank of the Serpentine
The Old Lightwood Reservoir
The Town of Buxton.
Buxton's history as a spa town began long ago when the Romans built a settlement here to take advantage of the 'health giving' waters and thermal springs. Mary, Queen of Scots during her long periods of imprisonment visited Buxton several times in the late 16th century to cure her rheumatism.
In the 1870's Buxton seemed to grow and expand into a well-known Victorian spa town that we still enjoy today. The Opera House and the Pavilion Gardens with it's bandstand reflect a vision of bye-gone times.
In recent years Buxton has again flourished with the arrival of a university campus. The former Royal Devonshire Hospital has been acquired by the University of Derby. Buxton's pedestrianised shopping centre is now bustling with new shops and street cafes. Although small, Buxton still has an outdoor market twice a week.
You may as well leave your car and walk as you explore ...
Buxton and the Peak District have a wide variety of outdoor pursuits and you'll find there is something here for everyone - those who enjoy physical activity, those of us who enjoy the theatre and the fun of festivals, and those of us who quite simply, like relaxing ...
Places to see ...
Visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com to see just how many places of interest there are! From stately homes to ancient monuments - spectacular views to local customs like the Dressing of Wells.
Briefly listed are a couple of links
www.chatsworth-house.co.uk and www.haddonhall.co.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk has information on Lyme Park, Hardwick Hall and other historic stately homes in the area.
Things to do ...
Where should I start?
Visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk for a 'what's on' guide.
Sample Buxton's famous spa water - it's free!
The Pavilion Gardens is a hive of activity during the summer months when the various Festivals and Fairs are on.
Take time out to visit Buxton's Museum.
Visit Poole's Cavern and Country Park although you should not miss the opportunity to visit the caves in Castleton especially the famous Blue John Cavern.
Sample the renowned Bakewell Pudding.
Visit Hartington's famous cheese factory. Their stilton cheeses can be purchased from their shop.
What else is there to do?
Walking, hang-gliding, walking, sailing, rock-climbing, pot-holing or swimming are all available for the active and adventurous.
Or how about ...
Going Ape! Visit www.goape.co.uk for further information. Having a day of thrills at Alton Towers - or a day of spills Go Carting?
Do you fancy hiring a bike? Having a round of golf or joining a guided walk? All the information you need is available from www.visitpeakdistrict.com.
Magical moors,
wonderful walks
and delightful dales ...
Kinder Scout, Dovedale, Lathkill Dale, The Manifold Valley and the Goyt Valley just to name a few.
Of course, you could just sit back and enjoy the tranquillity of the country-side or you could totally spoil yourself by booking a pampering treat with one of our local beauty therapists. Whichever you choose ... it will be really relaxing.
Public Transport Information.
Buses:Travel Line - Contact 0870 608 2608 - www.travelline.org.uk
Derbyshire Journey Planner - Contact 0871 200 2233 - www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport
An excellent bus service (199) runs frequently throughout the day and evening to and from Manchester Airport.
Trains:
National Rail Enquiries - Contact 08457 48 49 50 - www.nationalrail.co.uk
Northern Rail Enquiries - Contact 0845 000 0125
www.northernrail.org.uk or www.raileasy.co.uk
Local Taxis:
Allied Taxis - Contact 01298 72123
Buxton Radio Taxis - Contact 01298 23457
J.A.M's Taxis - Contact 01298 72333
