Discover Buxton

04/09/2026

https://discoverbuxton.co.uk/some-history-of-working-horses-in-buxtonderbyshire/
As discussion continues about the number of car parking spaces available in the town of I thought people might be interested to know more about the huge number of stables needed in the past to accommodate the needed for every day tasks.

The old photographs in this post have been taken ,with permission ,from a marvelous book by Donald Morten, whose parents came to live in the creamery on Green Lane in 1911.There were 5 milk ponies who delivered milk around Buxton every day. By 1931 the Morten family were supplying  milk to the Buxt...

30/08/2026

Looking forward to delivering a talk to https://historylive.co.uk/ on Wednesday on the extraordinary story of the Salt Brothers .

The Salts of the Earth by Netta Christie, on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 7.30pm. See further information on the News Page. Our first talk of the 2026 season, on Read More »

29/08/2026

Just look at this wonderful creation from the good folk of . The theme was inventions and the church was exquisitely decorated too. Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival you’ve got competition!

28/08/2026

I’m feeling a bit stranded at the moment!

24/08/2026

I am currently working on a new website to reflect a number of changes I am making to Discover Buxton, but more of that at a later date. I'm wondering if anyone has a decent high res photo of either Ashford in the water or Chrome Hill that I could feature, with due credit of course, on the site. My photos just look dreadful ! Hope someone out there can help

21/08/2026

On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, along The Crescent, in the Pump Room and Assembly Rooms will be buzzing with activity as we welcome living history interpreters, musicians, makers, heritage experts and local businesses for a weekend that showcases Buxton at its very best.

14/08/2026

Our wonderful actor Sarah is in Bath and she has decidedly taken on the alter ego of AnnaSeward soon to be seen in the Georgian Festival in
Her comment
Bath may be big ,but size isn’t everything.No covered walkway! So little attention to detail! better than …yes !

07/08/2026

Did you know that our exceptionally talented actors are once again appearing at https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/georgianfestival2026/

20/07/2026

Our final performance of The Totally Made-Up Tour is on Thursday. Don't miss out! You'll never see Buxton in the same light again! 😅

Thursday 23 July
11am-12noon
from the Crescent forecourt
£10 (cash on the day)
limited places available - booking advised - call 07530 457755

⭐ "incredibly funny" ⭐ "I started to think it was real" ⭐ "really clever" ⭐ "sheer magic" ⭐ "a riotous retelling" ⭐ "brilliantly written and performed" ⭐

Buxton Festival Fringe