Is Buxton a market town?

Standing between 1,000 and 1,100 feet (305 and 335 metres) above sea level, Buxton is the highest market town in England. The mineral waters have long been famous; they were used by the Romans, who called the place Aquae Arnemetiae.

Does Buxton have a market?

The first Saturday of each month sees a range of extra Craft, Quirky & Vintage stalls. On the third Saturday of each month there is a Food & Drink Special Market alongside our regular traders. There are special markets to coincide with Buxton events.

Is Buxton UK worth visiting?

Visitors have travelled to bathe in Buxton's mineral waters for thousands of years but Buxton is also deservedly renowned for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture - much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a spa town to rival Bath back in the 18th century.

Why is Buxton famous?

Buxton is the highest market town in England, standing at over 300 metres above sea level. The town's market charter was granted in 1813. The town also boasts what was once the largest unsupported dome in the world at 44.2m – narrowly beating the Pantheon in Rome (43m).

Why is Buxton a spa town?

Built on the River Wye, and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton became a spa town for its geothermal spring, which gushes at a steady 28 °C. The spring waters are piped to St Ann's Well, a shrine since medieval times at the foot of The Slopes, opposite the Crescent and near the town centre.

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Where is the Blue Lagoon in Buxton?

Now to head back to the starting point for the main event: Buxton's infamous 'Blue Lagoon'. With its striking blue colour and picturesque white shores, Harpur Hill Quarry in the Peak District is the perfect example of a dangerous beauty.

Is Buxton the coldest place in England?

"Buxton, while possessing a pleasantly low temperature in summer, rightly enjoys the reputation of being the coldest place in England during the winter." So a major factor in the founding of the Buxton Station was in response to the realisation that the weather did have an influence on health and diseases.

Why is Buxton so cold?

“The greater part of Buxton is more than a thousand feet above sea-level. This high altitude makes it colder than it would be if its temperature depended upon latitude alone.

What food is Buxton famous for?

The Buxton Pudding almost resembles the modern day crumble, put with a twist; a thin layer of jam in the middle. The history of this recipe is quite an exciting one, as it actually a heritage recipe dating back to the reign of Queen Victoria. The recipe was found in an attic inside an old cook book.

What TV series was filmed in Buxton?

Parts of a new series of award-winning ITV crime drama Unforgotten will be filmed in Buxton in the coming days. The programme follows two detectives, DCI Cassie Stuart (played by Nicola Walker) and DI Sunny Khan (played by Sanjeev Bhaskar), as they solve cold cases of disappearance and murder.

Which is nicer Bakewell or Buxton?

I think that Bakewell has more charm. You will know that Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are both close to Bakewell and well worth a visit. And do try a Bakewell Pudding. Or indeed Bakewell tart!

Which is nicer Buxton or Matlock?

Of the two towns, Buxton has more facilities and more to interest the visitor (Matlock itself has little to interest the Tourist although Matlock Bath is worth a day visit).

What celebrities are from Buxton?

For a small quiet town, Buxton has its fair share of celebrities; war writer Vera Britain, Goodies funnyman Tim Brooke-Taylor, actress Elizabeth Spriggs and disc jockey Dave Lee Travis. More contemporary luminaries include Coronation Street star Bruno Langley and songstress Lucy Spraggan.

What day is the market on in Buxton?

Buxton Market is run by a Community Interest Company called Buxton Markets. Outdoor Market Day operates every Tuesday and Saturday from 9am - 4pm at Market Place Car Park.

What is the highest market town in Derbyshire?

Buxton, town, High Peak borough, administrative and historic county of Derbyshire, north-central England. It is encircled by (but excluded from) Peak District National Park. Standing between 1,000 and 1,100 feet (305 and 335 metres) above sea level, Buxton is the highest market town in England.

What time is Buxton market?

Buxton Markets

Regular market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the year from 9am to 4pm.

Is Buxton a small town?

Buxton is nice enough! There is some crime, but it's a smaller town so there's certainly worse places. It's pretty in places, afew areas to avoid though.

What does Buxton have to offer?

Buxton is home to the 'Theatre in the Hills', Frank Matcham's Buxton Opera House, and the adjacent historic Winter Gardens conservatory which links to the main Pavilion Gardens complex. This houses the Pavilion Kitchen, Tea Rooms, Retail Arcade, Ice Cream Parlour and the Gallery in the Gardens.

Is Buxton good for walking?

With a fantastic network of public footpaths, you can make up your own routes depending on time and ability. Venture deep into the National Park or soak up the atmosphere of this wonderful spa town from the hills around Buxton. For walks in and around Buxton, see our Buxton Country Park and Woodlands Walk page.

Is Buxton a rough place to live?

The most common crimes in Buxton are violence and sexual offences, with 965 offences during 2022, giving a crime rate of 43. This is 6% lower than 2021's figure of 1,025 offences and a difference of 2.67 from 2021's crime rate of 46.

Is Buxton a nice area to live?

Along with its history, Buxton is a bustling, arty town that's surprisingly well connected for its location. With an international music festival, touring theatre shows and a university campus, there's bags to do and a great community spirit.

Is Buxton a nice area?

Buxton is full of history, Victorian and Georgian architecture as well as pretty gardens, tearooms and an array of independent shops as well as lovely cute cafes, restaurants as well as local pubs sourcing delicious local ingredients.

Why is Buxton not in the Peak District?

The boundaries were drawn to exclude built-up and industrial areas; in particular Buxton and the quarries at the end of the Peak Dale corridor are surrounded on three sides by the park. Bakewell and many villages are in the national park, as is much of the rural west of Sheffield.

Does Buxton have snow UK?

January - February

As stated previously it can snow just about anytime in Buxton but statistics prove it's more likely to show its face in the earlier months of the year.

Why is Buxton water warm?

There is some debate about the source of the water but the generally accepted hypothesis is that rain water falling on the Mendip Hills to the south of the city infiltrates the Carboniferous Limestone and flows to the north, beneath the North Somerset coal field reaching a depth of 2.5 km from where it obtains its heat ...