Discover Buxton

20/05/2026

Have you booked your walks yet?Take a look at the walks we offer as part of
Buxton international festival

Join us for a spectacular summer Festival from the 09 - 26 July 2026. An exciting programme of opera, music, book and jazz events awaits!

16/05/2026

Just a few of the great group we had out today on our taste of tour. I don’t remember the bank manager’s office looking like this but # RedWillow Buxton have the vision and the beer.Brilliant beer tasting and great hosting. for the bread and for wonderful cheeses. is the best.

15/05/2026

Just been to get our cheese from ahead of our Taste of Buxton tour tomorrow and noticed this fine looking gin !

14/05/2026

Yesterday afternoon we were out and about with these fine folks who were staying at the Buxton Crescent . We designed a tour for them that featured and . Many thanks to for arranging a great beer tasting.

13/05/2026

So many people to thank for helping us showcase to a group of deaf/blind women yesterday. and the brilliant Louise, Charlotte's Chocolates Chocolatier & Cafe where Cherry ,the guide dog , tried desperately to eat the delicious chocolates and fabulous Fraser, for the scrumptious and for a tasty lunch and great service. Oh and the interpreters and Maggie for showing them round . Just splendid x

13/05/2026

With Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 I am a fan of these great people and if you haven’t contributed to their crowd funding please do so , we cannot allow such a great tradition ,which brings such joy and happiness to the town to disappear because of lack of funding .

05/05/2026

Did you know that the Carnival is under threat ? I'm sure, like me, that you would like to see this important tradition continuing. If you would like to help, then a crowd funder page has been set up see link
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/buxton-Buxton Well Dressing and Carnival The photos below show Robert Brunt, the man 4th from the right ,who designed the dressings in Buxton from 1854-1906 and the second photo is St John's church designed by John and Wendy Swain who dressed the Buxton wells from 1956-1985. Come on folks give generously

29/04/2026

https://buxtonfestival.co.uk/whats-on/through-the-heritage-lens-a-road-reveals-its-secrets
Our walks for are selling fast. I can’t wait to deliver some of the secrets that Burlington Road reveals and of course we get to peek inside some of the houses! Places are limited so book now and don’t forget to check out our other festival walks.

History whispers along Burlington Road. Join a Discover Buxton guide for a gentle walk uncovering stories of cold springs, industry and everyday life hidden along this unassuming street.   Wheelchair accessible route with one steep driveway. Walk starts at the Bath House and ends on St John’s Roa...

28/04/2026

Teenagers get too much bad press ! It was a pleasure to work with the students of today in . They were polite, engaged and enthusiastic about the of the town. Partnering the great staff and volunteers at it was a rewarding afternoon. Thanks t everyone involved.

13/12/2025

Merry Christmas from us all at Discover Buxton .Wondering about the absolutely gorgeous photo? This is the brilliant work of Anna Philips . Take care everyone and remember if you want bespoke tours of our gorgeous town then get in touch.