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Some unique attractions local to the area.

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Buxton Opera House

Buxton Opera House in The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, is a 902-seat opera house. It hosts the annual Buxton Festival and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, among others, as well as pantomime at Christmas, musicals and other entertainments year-round.

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Poole’s Cavern

Poole’s Cavern or Poole’s Hole is a two-million-year-old natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton in the Peak District, in the county of Derbyshire, England. Poole’s Cavern forms part of the Wye system, and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Speedwell Cavern

Speedwell Cavern is one of the four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. The cave system consists of a horizontal lead miners’ adit 200 metres below ground leading to the cavern itself, a limestone cave

Gulliver’s Kingdom Matlock Bath

Gulliver’s Kingdom is a theme park aimed at children aged 3-13 in the Derbyshire village of Matlock Bath, England. The park was founded in 1978 by Ray and Hilary Phillips as a model village, before later expanding to include a small train and some second hand rides.

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Alton Towers Waterpark

Dive into a wonderful world of water at one of Europe’s biggest and best waterparks! Splashtastic giggles are guaranteed, whatever the weather, because we’re both indoors, outdoors and we’re open all year round!

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Cavendish Arcade Buxton

A unique shopping experience that combines quality retail with historical interest and architectural splendour

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Chatsworth Garden Centre

Located on the stunning Chatsworth Estate and the ancient seat of the Dukes of Devonshire, Chatsworth Garden Centre has an idyllic and stunning location.

The local market towns of Bakewell and Matlock are within a short travelling distance and we are at the starting point for plenty of scenic walks through the Peak District.

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Chatsworth Farmyard & Playground

Discover our farmyard and farmyard friends, plus a newly reopened woodland adventure playground with climbing towers, racing slides, and sand and water play.

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Bakewell Market

The largest market in the Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell stall market occupies two sites and has over 100 regular stalls. The stall market dates from the 1920’s although markets and fairs have been held in Bakewell since the 1300’s when Henry III granted William Gernon, Lord of Bakewell the right to hold a fifteen day fair in May

Walks & Outdoors

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Peak Wildlife Park

Our large walkthroughs allow you to come face to face with exotic and endangered animals from across three continents. Whether you love lemurs, have a passion for penguins or want to wander with the wallabies (and feed them with your hand!) our park has something for you.

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Go Ape Buxton

Jaw-dropping adventure with breathtaking views in the Peak District National Park.

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Monsal Trail

Head along the spectacular Monsal Trail over viaducts and through well-lit tunnels calling at the former stations along the way. Cycle hire and traffic-free. A great wet-weather option.

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Monsal Trail – Cycle Hire

Meet our friendly, knowledgeable team onsite and explore our wide range of bike hire options, tailored for all abilities to explore the Monsal Trail and the beauty of the surrounding areas.

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Three Shires Head Walk

Three Shires Head walk (circular, 6.2 km): perfect for a paddle or dip. OS map and detailed route description of the beautiful Three Shires Head walk from Gradbach car park. Bring a towel for a paddle.

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Chee Dale Stepping Stones

Chee Dale is a steep-sided gorge on the River Wye near Buxton, Derbyshire, in the Peak District of England. The Wye valley continues upstream towards Buxton as Wye Dale, while downstream are Miller’s Dale village and valley. Chee Dale has a protected nature reserve, which is overseen by the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

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The Roaches

Impressive gritstone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers. It groups together two main gritstone outcrops, ‘Ramshaw Rocks’ famous for the ‘Winking Man’ rock formation and ‘Hen Cloud’ offering stunning panoramic views.

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Lud’s Church

Close to the Roaches in Leek and through Staffordshire’s Back Forest, is Lud’s Church. An 18 metre deep chasm created in the Roaches’ gritstone caused by a giant landslip, which over the ages has been covered from top to bottom in vibrant moss.

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Thor’s Cave

Thor’s Cave is popular with visitors and the views out into the valley are spectacular, but great care should be taken in exploring. The cave entrance itself is only accessible on foot, on routes that are very steep and can be slippery.

Restaurants, Pubs & Take-Aways

Places in Buxton to grab some food and drink.

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Kwei Lin Chinese Restaurant

We are a small family restaurant and takeaway that has been serving traditional Cantonese cuisine to the people of Buxton since 1994 and are located in the town centre. We are a short 5 minute walk from Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Gardens.

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Simply Thai Buxton

The finest, authentic Thai food with a warm welcome

Thai hospitality, prepared from the very best ingredients including, fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables sent to us every week from growers in Thailand.

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The Lonestar Buxton

Family friendly Tex-Mex restaurant in the heart of Buxton , Derbyshire, situated 150 yards from the famous Buxton opera house and Buxton Crescent hotel. Steaks.. burgers..fajitas ..Burritos..cocktails.. gluten free…little amigos menu…and more..

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Baileys Bar and Restaurant.

We are an independent, family run steakhouse that offers a great venue for casual dining. We pride ourselves on the quality of the food and drinks that are served, by our friendly front of house team.

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The Railway Buxton

Ideally located in the centre of Buxton, the Railway is an outstanding food pub with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. As the name suggest, the pub is located close-by to the train station.

This large, open plan pub is beautifully furnished throughout and features a lovely beer garden not far from the railway arches. Popular with families, couples, friends and students, the Railway is one of the best pubs in Buxton – it really does cater for everyone, including your dog!

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Santiago Restaurant Buxton

A family a run business established 2021 in the spa town of Buxton, with a restaurant, bar shop and delicatessen promoting authentic Spanish food and drink.

The owners love for Spanish Cuisine, culture and people inspired them to create Santiago.

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The Old Clubhouse

The Old Club House is a traditional pub nestled in the spa town of Buxton. The Grade II-listed building first opened its doors in 1886 as a gentleman’s club and the cast iron fireplaces, wood panelling and exposed ceiling beams maintain an air of opulence.

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The Bar Brasserie

Whether you want your favourite French dish or try something different, for a special occasion, romantic evening for two or family celebration you want to ensure you visit

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Lubens Bar & Kitchen

Relax in style at Lubens in Buxton, centrally located in the picturesque spa town of Buxton. Our fantastic team have been hard at work to create a stunning environment for you to spend quality time with your favourite people.

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Pizzeria La Gabby

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We are a new pizzeria in Buxton that offers authentic pizza, made by hand and with heart, passion and time. We use only the best ingredients, simple and fresh, both imported from Italy and locally sourced here in the Peak District. We nurture our dough for over 48 hours to create an airy, light, easy digestible crust. The result, is a traditional Neapolitan style pizza prepared in front of you and fired in an authentic Italian brick oven. We are proud to propose a real pizza, with a real atmosphere.

Real Ale Bars, Tap Rooms & Cocktails

Buxton has a vibrant real ale craft ale scene.

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Seasons Buxton

A husband and wife team who have a passion for craft beer and wine. Our little bar is an intimate venue and we aim to provide an excellent range of drinks together with a warm friendly welcome to both our human and canine friends!

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Redwillow Brewery Tap

5 mins from the train station and Pavilion Gardens. Offering their own beers and guest ales, great selection of gins also.

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Buxton Brewery Tap

Located on George Street in the town centre, directly behind the 5-star Crescent Hotel, we serve a wide range of our beers on cask and keg, as well as cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks for the non-beer drinkers.

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Darwin’s Lounge and Bar at Buxton Crescent

Relax and unwind in our hotel bar, which has been designed to incorporate a blend of the buildings original features with a modern flair. With cosy open fires over the colder months and a spacious hotel interior for the drawn out Summer evenings, the bar is the perfect place for anybody to enjoy a drink with us. Offering local craft ales, an extensive wine and cocktail menu, there will be a drink to suit all taste buds.

Country Pubs

A couple of quieter pubs off the beaten track.

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The Royal Oak – Hurdlow

The Royal Oak, a charming country pub and the perfect base for exploring the delights of the southern Peak District.

Open fires and hidden corners are a welcoming sight for all tired walkers craving a well earned pint, families on a day out in search of a friendly haven or ‘Foodies’ after some great homemade dishes. Proper food, generous portions and sensible prices are what make The Royal Oak so special.

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The Bull’s Head – Monyash

The finest, authentic Thai food with a warm welcome

Thai hospitality, prepared from the very best ingredients including, fresh herbs, spices and exotic vegetables sent to us every week from growers in Thailand.

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The Blind Bull – Little Hucklow

The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow’s youngest independent pub with a long history. We’re situated in the heart of the stunning Peak District and inhabit the site of Britain’s fifth oldest public house. After an extensive renovation, we have restored the 12th century inn to its former glory and created a unique dining space and tap room.

Christmas & Winter Events

Some local seasonal events to take a look at if you are visiting around Christmas time.

Experience Chatsworth At Christmas

Experience Christmas at Chatsworth from November to January. Pre-booked visits only.

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Matlock Bath Illuminations

Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.

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Bakewell Christmas Sparkle

Bakewell Christmas Sparkle is an annual event run by the Bakewell Agricultural and Horticultural Society – this a free entry event held on Bakewell Showground