What are the market days 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 day is market day in Bakewell?

The current day market, held every Monday, 9am-4pm on the Market Place and Granby Road - has a wide variety of good including clothes, bed linen, shoes, fruit & veg, freshly baked bread, flowers, jewellery, wool, toys and hot food stands.In addition to the popular Monday stall market, the Council operates the UK's ...

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.

Is it worth visiting Buxton?

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.

What day is Ashbourne market?

Ashbourne has a very bustling market in its marketplace every Thursday and Saturday. A traditional affair featuring lots of local produce, it takes place among the mediaeval street patterns and historic buildings and the cobbled marketplace complements the hidden alleys and yards which are a delight to explore.

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Is Ashbourne good for shopping?

Shopping in the market town of Ashbourne is pure pleasure thanks to its plethora of small, family-run businesses, antique shops, quality food and drink outlets and a weekly open-air market.

What day is market day in Marlborough Wiltshire?

Markets are held in the High Street every Wednesday and Saturday. There is a good mix of stalls: fruit & veg, artisan breads, cheeses, olives, flowers, clothing, tools, household goods, garden furniture and lots more.

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!

How do I spend a day in Buxton?

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 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.

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).

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.

What is the largest market in Derbyshire?

Bakewell Market

The largest market in the Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell stall market occupies two sites and has over 100 regular stalls.

Does Matlock have a market?

Matlock Outdoor Market

The outdoor market in our Hall Leys Park operates from April to Christmas and with limited stalls from January to April - view Matlock Market's Facebook Page or email This email address is being protected from spambots.

What shops are at Bakewell?

Does Buxton have shops?

Also in Lower Buxton, you will find our main shopping street, Spring Gardens, with a mix of independent and chain stores, charity shops and cafes. Alongside Spring Gardens is the Springs Shopping Centre with a variety of stores, ranging from Waitrose to New Look to WH Smith.

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.

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.

What is the prettiest village in Derbyshire?

Ashover. One of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire, Ashover has a fascinating history.

What is the poshest village in Derbyshire?

But no house in any Derbyshire village is as sought out than one in Edensor on the Chatsworth Estate. In fact, last year, it won the top spot on the Telegraph's most desirable places to live in the entire country.

What is the best market town in the Peak District?

Chesterfield. One of Derbyshire's most popular and historic market towns, Chesterfield is perhaps most famous for the distinctive Crooked Spire.

Is Marlboro worth a visit?

Marlborough is situated in the picturesque rural north-east of Wiltshire. Much of its great natural beauty is environmentally protected and it offers the discerning visitor a unique blend of modern attractions and facilities.

Is Bakewell market on a Saturday?

Bakewell farmers market is generally held on the last Saturday of every month, this popular and multi award winning Farmers' Market is now regularly attracting more than 5,000 visitors and is so popular that many of the 70 stall holders are selling out before closing time – and there is a waiting list of more than 50 ...

What day is market day in Devizes?

It is a living piece of history that has contributed to the town's culture and economy for centuries and continues to do so to this day. You'll find us at Devizes market every Thursday.