Guidebook for Buxton
Food Scene
Simply Thai Restaurant
2-3 Cavendish CircusGreat food, lovely atmosphere
La Brasserie De La Cour
Delicious French cuisine
Arts & Culture
Pavillion Arts Centre
22 St John's Rda great programme of events
Buxton Opera House
Water StreetGorgeous architecture and a good programme of events.
Shopping
Beer District
Cavendish ArcadeLocal brews and more
Sightseeing
Buxton & Leek College
Check out The Dome. Amazing acoustics - and it used to be stables!
The Crescent
The CrescentGlorious architecture - one day soon it may be a fancy-pants hotel. Start saving!
St Anne's Well
Don't pay for Buxton Water. Here it is coming out of the ground.
Parks & Nature
Solomon's Temple
Walk up through the woods for fantastic views from the top!
Always worth a trip into Poole's Cavern - can you remember which are stalactites and which are stalagmites? The cafe is good for a quick bite, too.
68 locals recommend
Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park
Green LaneAlways worth a trip into Poole's Cavern - can you remember which are stalactites and which are stalagmites? The cafe is good for a quick bite, too.
A lovely walk up through the woods (bluebells in Spring) to take in the great views from Corbar Cross.
10 locals recommend
Corbar Cross
62 Manchester RdA lovely walk up through the woods (bluebells in Spring) to take in the great views from Corbar Cross.
Lightwood Reservoir
A reservoir no longer, but still a great spot for an evening stroll.