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This barely spoilt town offers an exciting opportunity to enjoy a town crammed with beautiful buildings whilst exploring the high upland regions of England's glorious Peak District National Park. Buxton is as enviable for its majestic Georgian Crescents and properties, as it is for its famous Spa water. It is a town surrounded by stunning scenery, graced with amazing architecture, filled with quaint shops, pleasant gardens, has a lovely Opera House and a museum with a fine collection of Blue John ware made from the translucent stone that used to be mined from the famous near-by cavern.
Mineral springs first discovered bubbling up from depths of around five thousand feet, by the Romans, have drawn visitors to the town for centuries. Not only is the water pleasant to drink and bathe in, but it also possesses medicinal properties. The word of these was widely spread by the 5th Duke of Devonshire in the 18th century, it is he who built the elegant Crescent facing St.Ann's Well. He also built a huge riding school and stables which were later transformed into the Devonshire Royal Hospital.
At a height of over 1000 feet this one of England's highest towns, it lies within the shadow of high hills that are worth climbing for the stunning views of this delightful limestone resort.
Buxton makes a worthy place to stay for pleasant break, it has a great tradition of welcome with lovely hotels, inns and some charming bed and breakfast establishments. It rivals Bath for beauty, and where better to try the tasty Spa water than the place in which it was first discovered all those centuries ago. Planning a visit to Buxton?
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All attractions in BuxtonAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in BuxtonBuxton Hotels Buxton Cottages Buxton Bed & Breakfast  |  Old Hall HotelBuxton, Derbyshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
In the centre of picturesque Buxton, in the heart of the beautiful Peak District, the Old Hall Hotel features a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms with period features....
More info and book online.. Price from £49.00 |  |  The Palace Hotel BuxtonBuxton, Derbyshire, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Situated at the centre of Buxton, this grand Victorian hotel has a swimming pool and beauty salon. It is about 300 metres from the train station....
More info and book online.. Price from £58.00 |  | Best Western Lee Wood HotelBuxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
This fully modernised Georgian property, with its rosette award-winning restaurant, near the centre of Buxton, offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking....
More info and book online.. Price from £67.00 |  | Buckingham HotelBuxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Opposite the Pavilion Gardens, Buckingham Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Buxton town centre. The hotel offers creative home-cooked food, real ales and traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi....
More info and book online.. Price from £40.00 |  | The Old ManseBuxton, Derbyshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
This award-winning Victorian guest house is set in the spa town of Buxton, 5 minutes’ walk from the market square. It offers attractive en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and freshly cooked breakfasts....
More info and book online.. Price from £45.00 |
All Accommodation in Buxton..Nearby travel help| Buxton Station | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) | | Dove Holes Station | (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction N) | | M60 Junction 26 | (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW) | | M60 Junction 25 | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NW) | | Manchester Airport | (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NW) | | Sheffield City Airport | (24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction NE) | | Buxton to London | (142.7 miles, 229.6 km, direction SE) |
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