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Free spring water
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None - it's a lovely little town.
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"You go darling and relax..."
Gillybob Says: Situated in the heart of Buxton within 23 acres of parkland, you will find the great pavilion which plays home to the town's Tourist Information Centre as well as venue to a cafe, independent shops and gallery.The Pavilion Gardens building plays host to markets, dances, book...
Gillybob Says: Based within the Pavilion Gardens grand pavilion building, this Tourist Information Center is easily half-missed. Opposite the entrance to the building from the park itself, is a section of leaflet displays; it's only if you enter the area to the right of these stands that...
ricky52 Says: Deep into the belly of Buxton you can travel.Poole's Cavern is a must if you come to this Derbyshire Town.Buxton will be the venue for a VT meeting in September 2013.This site has a café and a shop and nearby is something called Go Ape, a chance to climb trees and fool...
Myfanwe Says: The Romans developed a settlement in Buxton, the site of the Roman Baths is now occupied by the Tourist information Centre where you can pick up lots of informative leaflets about places to visit in the area.
Admire the Architecture of the Crescent Buildings
Myfanwe Says: The Crescent Buildings in Buxton were constructed in the 18th Century by the 5th Duke of Devonshire with money made from the Copper mining industry. They were modelled on similar buildings in Bath - a spa town in the South West of England.
Myfanwe Says: The Geothermal spring which rises at St Anne's well draws people in from far and wide. The water is safe to drink and many people come here to fill up their water bottles and save a fortune rather than buying the expensive Buxton mineral water in the shops. The spring water...
mickeyboy07 Says: Beautiful parkland gardens set in the heart of Buxton,with fountains,lawns,lakes and hundreds of trees,great for siting and relaxing,meeting paople or just taking a gentle stroll.There is also a band stand and seats and a concert hall. With the arrival of the railway in...
mickeyboy07 Says: Built in 1811 bt the 5th and 6th Dukes of Devonshire to serve those who came to partake of Buxtons famous spa waters for their health. The architect was John White,who had already designed other parts of the spa town.Building during the neo-classical revival,he designed the...
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RAILWAY INN - BUXTON: A DISGRACE
beanoorange Says: Visted the Railway Inn on Sunday to experience the worst Southen Fried Chicken Burger ever had. Upon receiving the food I was disgusted with the poor quality the onion rings were over cooked and greasy ONLY 6 in total, the southern fried chicken came with NO mayonnaise,...
The Railway Hotel: Good Carvery
Balam Says: When we arrived in Buxton we parked near to the Railway Hotel so it was the perfect place to go for something to eat.It was a Sunday and they have a Carvery on Sundays as well as their normal menu but all three of us opted for the Carvery.It was reall nice food and although...
The Railway Inn: The Sunday Carvery is lovely
Myfanwe Says: The Railway Inn is an attractive building just across the road from the main shopping street of Buxton. We were lucky enough to visit Buxton on a Sunday so were able to partake in the Wonderful Carvery which they serve for Sunday lunch. The Carvery consisted of Roast meats...
Gillybob Says: Buxton lies at the end of one of the suburban routes from Manchester.Services leave Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station and operate half hourly during peak times, reducing to hourly services on Sundays, with less frequent service in the late evening.Advance purchase...
199 Skyline connecting to Manchester Airport
Gillybob Says: For visitors from further afield, Buxton is connected to Manchester Airport by the Skyline (199) service.This route operates from Manchester Airport non-stop to Stockport, then stopping, by request, at all stops along the route, including :* Stepping Hill Hospital* Rising...
bugalugs Says: Spring Gardens is the name of the main shopping road in Buxton, it is also pedestrianised. There is a Marks and Spencer, and also off here is a shopping mall, with such shops as Next, WH Smith, Ponden Mill. You will see from the photograph that there are canopies made of...
bugalugs Says: This building was originally the Thermal Baths and was built in 1820. It has been made into a small shopping mall with nice individual shops. There are about 12 small shops.Times for opening vary but it seems they all open on Sundays approx 12 noon - 5pm. Weekdays closing...
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This warm thermal spring is known as St Ann's Well. The water from the spring is constant and whenever we have visited there is usually a queue of people filling all their bottles (or should I say gallon containers) with the water which is free. It is difficult to get a photograph but the people filling their bottles moved away for me to snap this.
The well is opposite the Crescent.
Written Oct 5, 2005
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There are public toilets next to a little car park adjacent to the viaduct near Ashwood Park. I would'nt bother using these if you can help it, they are absolutely disgusting. It makes me angry when a place like this that does attract a lot of tourists and has the revenue they spend here can't even be bothered to have decent toilets.
There are toilets in the Pavilion Gardens, these are absolutely fine.
There are also toilets next to the large car park at Pavilion Gardens at the corner of Burlington Road and also near the Town Hall.
Updated Oct 13, 2005
bugalugs Says: Lyme Hall Disley is not very far away probably about 10-12 miles. A lovely building, in beautiful countryside. IThe BBC also used this location for their own adaptation in 1995 of Pride and Prejudice. See my Disley pageIt is 13 miles from Buxton to Disley on the A6 North
bugalugs Says: Chatsworth House is worthy of a visit if you are in the area. Not only does the Dukes of Devonshire have links with Buxton but this is their family seat.See my Edensor pageAbout 15 miles from Buxton on the A6 towards Matlock, then take the Chesterfield Road
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Favorite thing: Ashwood Park is at the furthest side of Buxton from Pavilion Gardens. Here a sculptor/artist called David Canetti created this as part of a millennium project. It is named 'Lighting the Peak' and is made from concrete, mosaic and coloured glass.
The park has a bowling green, tennis courts, and a nine hole pitch and putt. There is also a children's playground.
Updated Oct 13, 2005
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