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buxtont o w n g u i d eOfcial
Free Guide
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Town Map
Heritage Trail Whats On Guide
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The Romans called it Aquae Arnemetiae the Spa o the Goddess o the Grove -and ever since, people have been visiting to take the waters and enjoy the scenery.We hope that as a guest to the town you will enjoy not only the water, whichcan be drunk reely rom St Anns Well opposite the Crescent, but marvel at thehistory o the town through its architecture, dating rom the sixteenth century.
Buxton is an Inland Resort with a wealth o things to see and do or visitorso all ages. The Dukes o Devonshire rst spotted the potential o Buxton andwith the magnicent Crescentat its centre, the town has grown and prospered
ever since. Take the Heritage Trail (page 6) and enjoy the architectural gemswhich make Buxton what it is.
Buxtons amous Opera House with its year-round programme o entertainmentis now joined by the Pavilion Arts Centre. This newly reurbished, state o theart venue hosts a huge variety o events, rom comedy and jazz, to recitals anddrama.
The highlights o Buxtons cultural year are the summer Festivals. At BuxtonFestival you can enjoy top quality opera, music and literature and the Gilbert& Sullivan Festival continues Buxtons association with this much loved genre.For more inormation visit the Opera House to nd out whats on throughoutthe year.
Meander through the listed Pavilion Gardens and dine in the amily riendlyca or coee bar, shop in the new git boutique and enjoy the airs and
markets o all kinds in the Octagon throughout the year.
Welcome toBuxtonA Spa town set amongst the beauties of nature in the heart of the
The Ocial Buxton Town Guide designed to help you nd your way around Buxton
PE K DISTRICT
Spring Gardens, including the shopping centre, will provide you with mosto your shopping needs as will Higher Buxton, where you will nd the twiceweekly open market as well as interesting little shops, restaurants, pubs, winebars and clubs.
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery will tell you all you need to know about thehistory o the town and the Tourist Inormation Centre in the Pavilion Gardenswill provide you with comprehensive inormation about things to see and do.
The Campus o the University o Derby on the site o the ormer Royal
Devonshire Hospital, has the largest unsupported Dome in Britain. The vastcentral space beneath the dome is home to a cae and restaurant. Pop in ora coee and watch the swing on the Foucault Pendulum hanging rom thecentre o the Dome. The original Spa o the Hydropathic Hospital oers a rangeo treatments.
A short walk rom Broad Walkleads you to Pooles Cavern and the exciting GoApe adventure circuit in the Country Park. For the sports enthusiasts, Buxtonboasts two 18-hole gol courses, gol driving range, swimming pool, cricket,ootball and tennis clubs, as well as an exciting go-karting experience.
All these and many other attractions will be ound on our annotated map oBuxton on pages 18 and 19.
So, enjoy your visit. We know you will want to return!
Pavilion GardensPicture courtesy Visit Peak District
St Anns Well The Crescent The Opera House Pavilion Gardens University o Derby (The Dome) Broad Walk
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Buxton Crescent, one o the nations most important buildings,was created by the Fith Duke o Devonshire with John Carro York, one o the leading architects o the 18th century tochallenge Bath as a thermal water spa report.
Linked to the Natural Baths, the building with ingenuity includedtwo hotels, one o which accommodated a majestic ballroom andbetween them six lodging houses. Over 200 years ago, the Dukeand his architects vision oresaw todays international plethora ospa hotels but Buxton has a special advantage - we are blessedwith Grade 1 Georgian Architecture and Natural Thermal Water.
Our project is to restore, update and reinterpret to the highest ocontemporary standards the concept borne o a great Georgianpartnership.
In 2014, we hope to open the frst hotel o its kind and certainlythe frst to open its doors in Buxton or over a century. Theheart o Buxton will beat once more and the Town will reallybe Buxton Spa attracting visitors rom across the world.In this endeavour, we are working with the Town to realise ashared ambition to recreate the architectural heritage and theTowns reputation or health and well-being alongside its gainedreputation or culture, art and hospitality delivered with glamourand panache.
Buxton CresCent Hotel &
tHermal spa Company limited
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A walk down Market Street, will bring you to ST ANNES CHURCH, built in 1625,just o Bath Road. A little urther on in Dale Road, you will fnd the lovely ST MARYS, afne example o Arts and Crats building, built in 1914.
At the bottom oHALL BANK, an elegant line o town houses dating rom the1790s, you come onto BROAD WALK, a ashionable terrace o houses designed by avariety o prominent architects rom the 1860s to the 1880s.
THE PAVILION GARDENS, designed by Edward Milner and opened in 1871 on 23acres o land given by the 7th Duke o Devonshire, were restored to the original layoutin 2000. Here, along the banks o the River Wye, are the imposing Bandstand, the SnailBack garden, miniature railway and lakes lled with a variety o water birds and the six-metre ountain.
THE PAVILION, originally the Winter Gardens, now houses a cae, coee bar, conservatory,shops and the Pavilion Arts Centre restored to its ormer glory and re-opened as a fexibleperormance venue in 2010.
THE OCTAGON, designed by Robert Rippon Duke was opened in 1876. It now houses avariety o airs, auctions, concerts and events.
Next door, is the SPA SWIMMING POOL & FITNESS CENTRE.
THE OPERA HOUSE, designed by Frank Matcham, was opened in 1903 andrestored in 1979. One o the nest provincial theatres, it presents a varied programme omusic, drama, comedy and dance throughout the year.
Opposite the Opera House you will see an original Penold VICTORIAN POSTBOXinstalled in 1867.
ST JOHNS CHURCH was designed by John White & Son in 1811 in a neo classicalTuscan style. The church is not only a place o worship, but also home to the Buxton
Musical Society. The designers were also responsible or the colonnaded town houses inTHE SQUARE.
Dominating the Buxton skyline is the dome o the DEVONSHIRE CAMPUS oDerby University. The Dome, with a circumerence o 46 metres, built by Robert RipponDuke in 1882 or the Royal Devonshire Hospital, sits on the original building by John Carrwhich housed the horses and servants o the guests o the Crescent hotels. The generalpublic are welcome to use the many acilities, including restaurant, coee shop, hairsalon, and holistic Spa.
Heritage & Architectural Trail
THE CRESCENT was built by the th Duke o Devonshire in 1784 to provideaccommodation or visitors attracted to the town by the health-giving Spa. Designedby John Carr to rival the Royal Crescent at Bath, it was a Georgian leisure centre withtwo hotels, apartments, shops, coee and card rooms and a magnicent Assembly Room.Work is now in progress to restore this Grade 1 listed building to its ormer glory.
THE PUMP ROOM opposite was built in 1894 by Henry Currey as an addition to thewater treatments o the time and in use until 1981. It will be re-opened as part o theCrescent Development.
THE NATURAL BATHS, on the site o the original Roman Bath, was built between1851 and 1854 and will orm the centre piece o the Spa Pool and treatment rooms othe hotel.
To the right o the Crescent is the CAVENDISH ARCADE. Originally designed as a thermalbath in 1854, it now serves as a speciality shopping arcade. It eatures the original plunge
bath and the interior still has most o its Minton tiling and a striking glass barrel vaultedceiling by Brian Clark.
Presented to the Town in 1940, the prominent ST ANNS WELL is constantly ed withSpring Water at a temperature o 28 Centigrade and stands next to the Pump Room.
Nearby, at the entrance to Spring Gardens, is THE CHILDRENS WELL.Made o pink granite, it was presented to the Town in 1886.
THE SLOPES rising in ront o the Crescent were designed by Sir Henry Wyatville in1818 and modied by Joseph Paxton in 1840. I you ollow the paths through the treesyou will notice that together with the Crescent they orm a complete circle.
At the top o the Slopes, stands the imposing TOWN HALL, designed by WilliamPollard in 1889.
THE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY has since 1928 occupied part o the ormer
Peak Hydropathic Hotel. There is a permanent gallery enhanced throughout the year byexhibitions, workshops and events.
THE MARKET PLACE, ocially the highest in England, is ringed by some o theolder buildings o the town which make up the Higher Buxton shopping area. It hasan open market every Saturday and Tuesday. Here you will also nd a variety o pubs,restaurants, wine bars and clubs.
The MARKET CROSS, relocated in 1813 to mark the Royal Charter awarded to BuxtonMarket is situated on the Town Hall Piazza.
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The Crescent The Pump Room Cavendish Arcade - Tiling rieze The Pavilion Gardens The Octagon The Museum & Art Gallery
The Market Place The Slopes Town Hall Devonshire Campus Victorian Postbox St Johns Church
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Useful InformationA & E Service at The Cottage HospitalLondon Road - limited services.Open: 8am - 10pm. Tel: 01298 214000
Buxton Police StationSilverlands. Tel: 0345 123 3333
Tourist Information CentrePavilion Gardens. Tel: 01298 25106e-mail: tourism@highpeak.gov.uk
Useful websites:www.visitbuxton.co.ukwww.visitpeakdistrict.co.ukwww.cressbrook.co.ukwww.peakdistrict.gov.ukwww.buxtonweather.co.uk
Buxton Museum & Art GalleryTerrace Road. Tel: 01629 533540Disabled access.Open: Tues - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm, Sat:9.30am-5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidaysrom Easter to 30 Sept, 10.30am-5pm.
Buxton Opera HouseWater Street. Tel bookings:0845 127 2190Partial access to wheelchair users.www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Pavilion Arts CentreIn the Pavilion Gardens complex.Tel: 0845 127 2190
Tickets available rom the Opera House.
Buxton Swimming & Fitness CentreSt Johns Road.Tel: 01298 766142
Pavilion GardensSt Johns Road. Tel: 01298 23114Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm everyday exceptChristmas Day.www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Pooles CavernGreen Lane. Tel: 01298 26978Open everyday, 9.30am - 5pmwww.poolescavern.co.uk
University of Derby, BuxtonDevonshire Road. Tel: 01298 71100www.derby.ac.uk
ToiletsSee map or location
CHuRCHEs
Church of England: St Annes, Bath Road St Marys, Dale Road St John the Baptist, St Johns Road
Methodist: Chapel Street
Other: United Reormed,Hardwick Square East
Roman Catholic: St Annes,Terrace Road
MARKEts
Town MarketsHigher Buxton. Tuesday & Saturday. Marketstall hours are usually rom 6.30am to 5pm,but may vary with the weather.
Farmers MarketsPavilion Gardens Octagon. Usually on the rstThursday o every month, between 9.30amand 2pm.Free admission. For dates and details call
01298 23114.Farmers and small-holders bring their reshproduce and locally-made crats to sell insidethe Octagon hall.
tRAIN
Northern Rail ServicesBuxton to and rom Manchesterwww.northernrail.org
Virgin Rail ServicesOnly rom Manchester, Stockport andMaccleseldwww.virgintrains.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries
Tel: 08457 484950www.nationalrail.co.uk
Bus
Derbyshire Bus Serviceswww.derbyshire.gov.uk/buses
High Peak Buses: 0843 5236 036www.trentbarton.co.uk
Serving Derbyshire, Cheshire and GreaterManchester.
Skyline 199 to and fromManchester Airport every 30 mins.
Transpeak is hourly to & fromNottingham
All time tables available romthe Tourist Inormation Oce
tAXI
Buxton Radio Taxis: 01298 23457
Jam Taxi Services: 01298 72333
Allied Taxis: 01298 72123
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Next door to the University is the imposing PALACE HOTEL. Completed in 1868 itwas one o a number o grand hotels built or the numerous Spa visitors.
The great FAN WINDOW by Joseph Paxton is all that is let o the two Fan Windowsthat sat at the ends o the Railway Stations.
The th Duke o Devonshire built THE OLD COURT HOUSEwhich now houses avariety o speciality shops.
The oldest building in Buxton is part o THE OLD HALL HOTEL. It was originallybuilt by the 6th Earl o Shrewsbury and housed the captive Mary, Queen o Scots, whovisited a number o times between 1573 and 1584 to take the waters.
Just outside the town, is POOLES CAVERN, one o the seven Wonders o the Peak,extending or over 300 metres into the limestone o the hillside above the town. Evidenceo Bronze age dwellers and Roman metal work has been ound and it provided a useulhide or an inamous outlaw who gave the cave its name. Conducted tours are availableall year round.
Together with GO APE, an aerial rope walk through the trees o The Country Park, or awalk up to SOLOMONS TEMPLE, there is much to do and see.
The Victorian CIRCULAR PARK ESTATE, like other parts o Buxton, was laidout by Joseph Paxton. In the middle is the Cricket Ground, ringed by houses o variedarchitectural styles including a ormer residence o Vera Britten and the LEE WOODHOTEL.
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The Opera House Palace Hotel Fan Window
The Old Hall Hotel Pooles Cavern Solomons Temple
Go Ape
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Buxton Puppet Festivalwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
for further information:
Buxton Tourist Information CentreTel: 01298 25106
Email: tourism@highpeak.gov.ukwww.visitbuxton.co.uk
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Buxton Wells
Dressingwww.buxtonwelldressing.co.uk
BuxtonFestival
Fringewww.buxtonfringe.org.uk
Opera, Music & Literaturewww.buxtonfestival.co.uk
International
Gilbert & SullivanFestival
www.gs-festival.co.uk
CarnivalProcession
& Fair
Great PeakDistrict Fair
www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Grand Bazaar &
Christmas LightsSwitch On
www.paviliongardens.co.uk
OctoberFestwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
All year round at thePavilion Gardens:Farmers Market, Plant & Craft,
Artist & Designer, Antique, Book,
Toys, Jewellery Fairs.www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Traditional Family
Pantominewww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
ChristmasWonderland
www.paviliongardens.co.uk
DickensianStreet Market
www.paviliongardens.co.uk
Gilbert & SullivanYoung Peoples Festival
Four-FourTime Festival
of Live Musicwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Peak DistrictWalking Festivals
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
22nd April - 6th May
Brass Band Festivalwww.paviliongardens.co.uk
Annual Antiques Fairwww.paviliongardens.co.uk
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www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
See whats onwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Peaks & Dales
Wedding Showwww.peaksanddalesweddings.co.uk
The Great Dome Art Fairwww.peakdistrictproducts.co.uk
Kaleidoscope at Easterwww.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
See Fairs &
Eventswww.paviliongardens.co.uk
See Santa at Spring GardensShopping Centre
www.springgardensshoppincentre.co.uk
Bandstand Marathonwww.paviliongardens.co.uk
Olympic TorchProcession
29th June
Kaleidoscope at EasterHoliday time events for
children & young people
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Map Ref: F4
Map Ref: D2
Please see our website www.atthedome.co.uk
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Map Ref: E8
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Minimum age 10, Minimum height 1.4m
GoApeistheUKsnumberonetree-top
adventure.Headtoyournearestcourse
fortwoto threehoursinthetrees,taking
onzipwires,Tarzanswings,ropeladders
andavarietyofhigh-wirecrossings.
AndbringyourTribe.
*Offer valid Sun to Fri at Go Ape Buxton only throughout 2012. Excludes Saturdays. Subject to availability.
Bookatgoape.co.uk or call 0845643 9215
INNERAPE
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CLOSESTADVENTURE: BUXTON,DERBYSHIRE20OFF% *
BY QUOTINGBTG155*Conditionsapply
Map Ref: A8
This exquisitely beautiul Edwardian theatre is one o thecountrys fnest examples o Frank Matcham theatre design andpresents a packed year-round programme o music, dance,comedy, childrens shows, drama and pantomime.Group bookings welcome, discounts available.
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.ukBox Ofce: 0845 127 2190Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN
Map Ref: D3
Attractions/ActivitiesMap Ref: A8
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Peak Practice Golf Driving RangeBarms Farm, Off A6, 1 mile North of Buxton, Fairfield Common, Buxton SK17 7HW
T: 01298 74444 info@peakpracticegolf .co.uk www.peakpracticegolf.co.uk
340 yard floodlit
Golf Driving Range
Suitable for all ages
& levels
LH & RH club hire available
& group tuition
Top quality balls & mats
Fun for all the family
Raised target greens
& distance markers
Refreshments &
golf merchandise
Ideal rainy day venue
everybody welcome
Open from 10am daily
PGA Tuition available
Exploring the Peak Districts scenic
delights, fascinating heritage, film and
TV highlights, unique customs, gorgeous
gardens, market towns and fabulous food
and drink spells sheer pleasure thanks to
our series of simple to use Explore Maps.
Pick them up at tourist information centres and a
variety of other outlets in and around thearea, or download
them from Visit Peak District & Derbyshires website,
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
ALOTTOSEE,EVENMORETODOEXPLORERMAPSERIES
Takeyourtimetoexplore
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Eating Out Listing
Key: Map Reference
E&OE: This list was correctto High Peak Borough Councilregistry records at the time ogoing to press.
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Caf & Coffee shop:Barbarellas Wine Bar The Quadrant 01298 71392
Ca Nero 20-22 Spring Gardens 01298 25900
Chippys Plaice 59 Spring Gardens 01298 72079
Coee Beans Cae 50 Spring Gardens 01298 27345
Costa Coffee 52 Spring Gardens 01298 26982
Coee Delight Spring Gardens Centre 01298 74590
Devonshire Bakery 12 Spring Gardens 01298 25551
Grapevine Cae 15 Scarsdale Place 01298 72283
Hargreaves Cae 16-18 Spring Gardens 01298 23083
KFC 85 Spring Gardens 01298 71513
La Brasserie Cafe Bar D3 George Street 01298 25333
Miss Delilah Good Cae 95 Spring Gardens
No. 6 The Square Tea RoomsD3 6 The Square 01298 213541
Pooles Cavern CafeA8 Green Lane 01298 26978
Cae Airstream George Street 01298 77079
Southern Fried Chicken 6 Bridge Street 01298 27790
The Cae @ The Green Pavilion 4 Terrace Road 01298 77480
The Coach House Restaurant 3 Scarsdale Place 01298 23345
The Hydro Ca & Tea Rooms 75 Spring Gardens 01298 79065
The Lunch Box 2 The Quadrant 01298 27123
The Old Court House Coee George Street 01298 74990& Wine Bar
The Pepperpot Cae 135 Victoria Park Road 01298 70992
The Source 7 Terrace Road 01298 71927
Thompsons Fish and Chips 9 High Street 01298 22596
retauant:HOTELS
Alison Park Hotel 3 Temple Road 01298 22473
Palace Hotel Palace Road 01298 22001Portland Hotel 32 St Johns Road 01298 71493The Buckingham Hotel 1-2 Burlington Road 01298 70481The Lee Wood Hotel B1 The Park 01298 23002The Old Hall Hotel D3 The Square 01298 22841The Queens Head Hotel High Street 01298 23841
PUBS
Blazing Rag Public House 103 London Road 01298 23154Cheshire Cheese 37 High Street 01298 212453Devonshire Arms North Road 01298 22148Kings Head Market Place 01298 27719The Eagle 10 Eagle Parade 01298 73505The Old Clubhouse 3 Water Street 01298 70117The Old Sun Inn 33 High Street 01298 23452The Railway Bridge Street 01298 71435The Slopes Spring GardensThe Vault 2-4 High StreetWye Bridge House Fairfeld Road 01298 70932
BRITISH CUISINE
Columbine Restaurant E4 7 Hall Bank 01298 78752Dome Restaurant & Bistro D2 1 Devonshire Road 01298 28345Nats Kitchen F5 9-11 Market Street 01298 214642Pavilion Gardens Caf & St Johns Road 01298 23114Coffee Bar C4
ITALIAN
Firenze Pizzeria Ristorante E4 3 Eagle Parade 01298 72203Michelangelos 1 Market Place 01298 26640Pizza Express Cavendish Arcade 01298 24922
SPANISH
Flamenco Spanish Restaurant F4 9 Concert Place 01298 27392
INDIAN
Indian Palace 5 Cavendish Circus 01298 23136Russi Indian Restaurant 28A High Street 01298 22888Taj Mahal 35 High Street 01298 78388
CHINESE
Kwei Lin Chinese Restaurant 1-2 Lower Hardwick Street 01298 77822The Great Panda 7 Eagle Parade 01298 23703
MEXICAN
Lone Star Cae Bar George Street 01298 73301
THAI
Simply Thai Restaurant 2-3 Cavendish Circus 01298 24471
SWISS/ITALIAN
St Moritz 7 Cavendish Circus 01298 22225
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FirenzePiz
zeriaRistorante3 Eagle Parade, Buxton SK17 6EQTel: 01298 72203
ItalianContinentalRestaurantOpen seven nights a weekthroughout summerOpen for lunch - Tuesday,Thursday, Friday &Saturday
Special two course lunchfor 6.50
Early Bird Menu available5.30-7pm
Any pizza/pasta for 5.30includes free garlic breador salad per couple
Nat's Kitchen a relaxed & friendly restaurant B&B
Set in the heart of Buxton, serving a full la Carte menuwhich utilises the wealth of good quality produce availablelocally. We also serve an extensive breakfast & lunch menu,
and Sunday lunch is definitely not to be missed.
We also offer 5 comfortable en-suite guestrooms.(Of which pictures & pricing can be fOund On Our website)
Opening times -Monday closed Tuesday to Thursday-
10am till 12pm breakfast 12pm till 2.30pm lunch 5pm till 9pm dinnerFriday & Saturday-
10am till 12pm breakfast 12pm till 3pm lunch 5pm till 10pm dinnerSunday - 12pm till 4pm Sunday lunch only
Nat's Kitchen, 9/11 Market St., Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6JY
Tel 01298 214642 Email natskitchen@btconnect.comwww.natskitchen.co.uk
Map Ref: E4 & D3
Map Ref: F5
SPANISH RESTAURANT & TAPAS BAR
Open 6pm til late Tuesday-Sunday
Large Menu IncludesSeafood & Many Vegetarian Dishes
7-9 Concert Place (Just off Market Place) Buxton
Tel: 01298 27392
SPECIAL OFFER 2 Tapas for 6.50Between 6 - 7.30pm (Excluding Friday and Saturday)
The time you arrive is the price you pay for your Spanish Wine
Map Ref: F4
Lonely Planet & Rough Guide to Great Britain
Recommended
We are a small independent
restaurant in a Georgian Town
House on Hall Bank in Buxton.
We are in three rooms over two floors
and we prepare evening meals, from
fresh local food, to order, complemented
by a carefully selected wine list.
Pre and After Theatre Suppers by prior arrangement.
LICENSED RESTAURANTWITH CELLARS
7, Hall Bank, Buxton,
Derbyshire SK17 6EWTelephone: (01298) 78752
www.columbinerestaurant.co.uk
Map Ref: E4
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Eating Outcredit, Linda Bussey, www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Treat yoursel to ne dining at one o the delightul hotels, amily runrestaurants, at the University, or at the variety o pubs and cas across
Buxton. From traditional English cuisine to Continental, Buxton oers awide variety o styles and tastes to suit all pockets and has also takenadvantage o a growing demand or cae society with a number o tearooms, caes and wine bars throughout the town.
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Restaurant Opening Times -Lunch : 12:00 - 14:00 Dinner 17:30 - 21:15
Pre Theatre Dinners Available
The Lee Wood Hotel, The Park, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6TQ
T: 01298 23002 E: Reservations@leewoodhotel.co.uk
www.leewoodhotel.co.uk
Book in advance and
GET DESSERTFREE
When buying twocourses at full price.
(Offer applies Mon-Thursuntil 30th November 2012)
Quote Ref Number BG12 at timeof booking.
See our website forfurther
SPECIAL OFFERSon Accommodation &
Meals
The Lee Wood Hotels distinctive Elements Restauranthas long been known for its fine foods, prepared using the
finest ingredients, locally sourced where ever possible.Now the hotel has introduced a new gastro menu to cater
for an even wider range of tastes and pockets - allmaintaining the Lee Woods customary
high standard of cuisine.
Map Ref: B1 Map Ref: D6
Eating Out
If you are one of those specialpeople who enjoy discovering that
quintessential English Tea Room youmust visit No. 6 Tea Rooms.
Relax in the Georgian elegance of the leafy squareopposite the Opera House. Morning coffee, light meals
with a difference or the delight of a traditional EnglishAfternoon Tea.
We are licensed and use locally producedingredients in many of the dishes we offer.
Opening Times
Monday Friday & Sunday: 10am 5pm
Saturday: 10am 6pmReservations 01298 213541www.no6tearooms.co.uk
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INDIAN RESTAURANTwww.russi.co.uk
For reservations & orders please call:
01298 2288828A HIGH STREET, BUXTON SK17 6EUOpposite Sun Inn Pub
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ShoppingA rich mixture o shopping that oers retailtherapy to both visitors and residents alike.
Buxton boasts a wide range o shops as well assome o the best in specialist designer boutiques.
The pedestrian-riendly Spring Gardens oers abalance o amiliar High Street names and localspecialist retail.
The Cavendish Arcade is a unique and vibrantmix o crat, ashion, antiques, books andchocolate!
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ShoppingShopping - Highr Bton
Specialist Outdoor Equipment& Clothing Shop
6 Market Place Buxton SK17 6EB (Opposite Town Hall)
Tel: 01298 25824 www.jo-royle.co.uk
We specialise in a wide range of quality & high performance products for
walking, climbing, travel, camping etc (+ maps and guides)
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We also present talks
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the history of books.
SCRIVENERSSECONDHAND BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
42 High Street Buxton SK17 6HBTel: 01298 73100 www.scrivenersbooks.co.uk
Open Mon - Sat 9am to 5pm Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Perhaps Derbyshire's largest secondhand bookshop with 40,000
volumes. Situated in Higher Buxton, our 5 floors of books include
antiquarian, fiction, children's, sheet music, collectables andcards. Our in-house bindery restores, rebinds or can create newbooks to order.
One of The Guardian's Top 10 Secondhand Bookshops
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Mon Sat 10am-5pm (Closed all day Wed)
CHRISTIAN RESOURCE CENTRE
For all Books CDs/DVDs Traidcraft Gifts Cards School & Holiday Club Material etc
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Knowles Toys and Models5 Market Street, Higher Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6JY
Tel: 01298 24203Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
F A N C Y D R E S S ,T OY S & M O D E L S
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Shopping Shopping
www.onesmallstepinbuxton.co.uk
Call us on: 01298 71537 | Or follow us on
Quality footwear for girls and boys
One Small Step, 9 Hall Bank, Buxton SK17 6EW
Conveniently situated between the Pavilion Gardens and the market place
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Grendon Guest HouseA short distance from the town centre via
picturesque gardens Grendon offers superlative
accommodation in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.We are proud of our Best Breakfast award, our reviews on externalsites, and our Silver award for best B and B in East Midlands area,so you can be confident your stay will be all you want it to be.
Parking, free wi-fi and dinner available. 5 rooms from 37.50pp
Bishops Lane, Buxton, SK17 6UNwww.grendonguesthouse.co.uk 01298 78831
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StoneridgeGUEST HOUSE
9 Park Road Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6SGwww.stoneridge.co.uk
Stoneridge Guest House is an elegantVictorian house, situated in a
prestigious residential area of BuxtonRecently refurbished to the highest of
standards with a modern boutique decor Visit Britain Breakfast Award
Evening Meals & Packed Lunches available Visit Britain Walkers and Cyclists Welcome Award Well behaved dogs by prior arrangement
Private Car Park
Claire and Andrew Duncanemail duncan@stoneridge.co.uk
01298 26120
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Our late Victorian house is in a peaceul location,but within easy walking distance o the town centre.
Our Enjoy England Silver Award and Breakast
Award is your assurance o high standards. All
rooms are en-suite, with some on the ground foor.
Free WiFi and ree o-road parking.9 Green Lane Bed & BreakfastBuxton, Derbyshire SK17 9DP
www.9greenlane.co.uk Tel: 01298 73731
A warm welcome is assured at our 5-sa,Slv Awad Guest House, only a wm walk from the Opera House and localrestaurants. With sv baflly dadensuite bedrooms and its w a pak, theGuest House is dally lad to explore thewonders of the nearby Peak District.
Buxton'S VictoriAn GueSt HouSe
3a, Bad Walk, B, Dbysh, SK17 6Jetel: (01298) 78759 Fax: (01298) 74732
www.buxonvicorian.co.uk
Buxons VicorianGuest House
Somewhere Special!!
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Accommodation
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Grosvenor House1 Broad Walk,
Buxton, SK17 6JE
Tel: 01298 72439
Pat & Joan Chapman
grosvenor.buxton@btopenworld.com www.grosvenorbuxton.co.uk
Guest
Accommodation
Fully refurbished en-suite guest accommodation overlooking
the Pavilion Gardens to the Opera House and the hills beyond.
A quiet location within three minutes walk of the town centre,
restaurants and pubs. All rooms offer a full range ofcomforts with stair lift access to the first floor.
Buxton has a variety o accommodation to suit all pockets ranging romHotels and B&Bs, to sel catering and serviced apartments.
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AccommodationMap Ref: D3
The
Queens HeadHotel
A friendly atmosphere welcomes you at
our traditional hotel situated centrally inMarket Place, Higher Buxton. We arewithin five minutes walking distance of
most attractions. Whether youre taking ina show at the exquisite Opera House or
exploring the depths of Pooles Cavern,well be glad to accommodate you.
We offer bed and breakfast in a converted stable block with free off-road
parking. All rooms have central heating, en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee-making and Skys in-room tv service. The Hotel has been in our family for
three generations, spanning 40 years. We look forward to meeting you.
Our traditional bar area boasts a relaxing atmosphere. Join us for a
game of pool, darts, table football or pinball. Select a song from our30,000+ song/video jukebox. Enjoy Premiership action LIVE on High-
Definition Big Screen and Selected Sporting Events in 3D. We stock alarge selection of beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and beers brewed and
supplied by Buxton Brewery.
www.queensbuxton.co.uk
To book, or for more information call
01298 23841or email
information@queensbuxton.co.uk
The Queen's Head Hotel, High Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EU
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Joseph Apartment3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6AD
T: 07855 134362www.josephapartment-thesquare.co.uk
Proudly introducing new for 2012 our desirable,extremely spacious, self catering apartment.
A former Georgian lodging house set within The Square,a historic grade II listed landmark of spa town Buxton.
The Square, in keeping with the design of The Crescent - has a colonnade
around the perimeter and stands impressively opposite The Opera House andThe Pavilion Gardens where hundreds of Festivals and Events take place all
year round! The apartment also offers superb views of The Devonshire Dome.
Right on the doorstep of Buxtons cosmopolitan centre with new wine barsand bistros - perfect for pre and post theatre dinners. The Town centre, its many
restaurants, cafes, shopping arcades and boutiques - a stones throw away!
Can accommodate 8 guests . 2 parking permits included . Expected 4/5*
AccommodationMap Ref: C6
19 Broad Walk Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6JR
Telephone/Fax 01298 24904
Email enquiries@roseleighhotel.co.ukWebsite www.roseleighhotel.co.uk
Non-Smoking Accommodation OverlookingThe Pavilion Gardens
En-suite Rooms Comfortable LoungeExcellent Breakfasts
Private Car Park Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Guest
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