A Wonderful Vacation Destination Buxton – Derbyshire County
Driving on the winding and scenic Road A537, you will come to the stunning and beautiful market town of Buxton – Derbyshire County. You are entering a town that is going to provide you with a wonderful retreat and excellent time to spend enjoying the theatre and arts and exploring the beautifully kept historic wonders of the town.
No matter when you go to Buxton, there will be an activity or event going on. The Buxton Opera House hosts several events and festivals during the year. The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival spends a week of events, plays and dance extravaganzas that you will not want to miss. There is a fabulous Buxton Festival in July and August that lasts for three weeks. During this great event, there are productions by Handel, rare operas, and spectacular artists that provide stunning music.
The Buxton Festival provides wonderful Handel productions, rare operas, artists from around the word and spectacular orchestras. The Buxton Festival Fringe is the 2nd largest arts festival in the country and offers arts and cultural festivals, dance, comedy, music and more. The Four Four Time Music Festival is also an event that you won’t want to miss. A fabulous event that is incredibly entertaining and fun.
While you are enjoying the activities and events be sure to explore the Buxton Opera House. This stunning building has been completely renovated to its original beauty. The architecture inside and out is breathtaking. Right by the Opera House is the Pavilion Gardens. Wondering through this 23 acre garden opened to the public in 1871, you will find ponds, glass houses with tropical plants, walks, pathways, stunning forests and beautiful places to sit and take in the splendor of the area.
Well Dressing Weekend each summer is unique to Buxton and you will find the carnival, fair, live music, rides, and games a delight for the family who is on holiday here.
Take some time to explore a totally different area when you visit Poole’s Cavern by River Wye. This 300 metre cavern that is made of Limestone was home to both the Neolithic and Bronze Age inhabitants of the region. There are amazing stalagmites and egg shaped stalactites. You will find that wandering through the cavern is an amazing experience.
Have you ever wondered what the room where Mary Queen of Scots stayed when she came to Buxton was like? What she saw, where she stood, what she ate? You can find out when you stay at Old Hall Hotel located directly across from the Buxton Opera House and the Crescent. This hotel, built in 1670 maintains it’s original beauty but has all of the modern amenities. So, you can stay in the room where Mary stayed and google her history at the same time. En suite bathrooms and a spectacular world class restaurant in the hotel will give you the feeling of elegance and timelessness that this beautiful building offers.
The Palace Hotel, built in 1868 is another spectacular history building that has been updated to provide all of the modern amenities you could possibly want. This stunning hotel also offers a world class restaurant and bar that will provide you with a great retreat after spending the day exploring this wonderful town and enjoying the events of the day.
There are more than sixteen cafes and coffee shops in Buxton that provide both regional and world class food. You can enjoy evenings dancing or at local pubs and mornings enjoying the home made scones at Hargreaves. The No 6 Tea Rooms offer a world renowned array of fabulous pastries, teas, and lunches.
Before your holiday in Buxton – Derbyshire comes to a close, you will want to visit Parish Church of St. Anne built in 1625. It is located at 29 Bath Road and is still in use. It is a fabulous work of art that is breathtaking to behold. Once you begin coming to Buxton, you will find yourself drawn back again to explore and discover new delights.
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