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Things to do in Buxton, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England. It has the highest elevation – about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level – of any market town in England. Close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park". A municipal borough until 1974, Buxton was then merged with other localities lying primarily to the north, including Glossop, to form the local government district and borough of High Peak within the county of Derbyshire. Despite being in the East Midlands, economically Buxton is within the sphere of influence of Greater Manchester. The population of the town was 22,115 at the 2011 Census.
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1. Dukes Drive Viaduct
2. Three Shires Heads
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By weedy3883
Fabulous 4 mile circular walk. Park at clough house car park SK11 0BD Plenty of car parking spaces But no facilities. Offering a really good mix of farm tracks, rocky paths, along the Brooks and rivers and also fields and woods. The 3 shires head is about half way so a perfect stopping point for packed lunch. This is one of favourite walks
3. Solomon's Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 667 reviews
A stroll through Buxton Country park from Poole's Cavern leads to the summit of Grin Low at 1440' altitude and the Victorian viewing tower of Solomon's Temple.Built in 1896 the 20' tower with spiral stairs give a magnificent platform to view the surrounding Peak District landscape and the Spa town of Buxton in the valley below.
Reviewed By letsgopeakdistrict - Hathersage, United Kingdom
Lovely walk up from Pooles Cavern through the woods to Solomon's Temple, the effort to get there is worth it with the views of Buxton that are brilliant - and ace to climb up the inside of the tower.
4. The Devonshire Dome
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4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By NB1957
Open to the public and the staff are welcoming, this is one of the many "must sees" in Buxton. It is such an impressive structure, once the worlds biggest unsupported dome and still the largest in Europe, they really knew how to build to impress in the 18th century and there is such elegance about it as well. It is hard to believe that this magnificent structure was built for horses with accommodation provided for servants and ostlers. Wander around and admire and there is also a cafe if you wish to sit and enjoy the surroundings. It must be a wonderful venue for concerts etc.
5. Millers Dale Viaduct
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AdrianH1967 - Derby, United Kingdom
My first visit since all the tunnels have been opened, and it is awesome to walk along and through these feats of Victoirian engineering. An absolute must if in the Peak.
6. Buxton Raceway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Welcome to Buxton Raceway, oval motorsport venue for Banger, Hotrod and Stockcar Racing, and Drifting events, the track is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District just 3 miles from Buxton Town Centre just off the A53 Buxton to Leek road. The track is a 380 metre tarmac oval with steel plate fencing and a figure of 8 circuit. The circuit has many facilities for spectators, including a covered stand, licenced bar and a limited amount of trackside parking is also available at most meetings (extra charge applies). We have a track shop that you can buy soft drinks from as well as stickers and the popular oval racing magazines etc. There are Oval racing merchandise stalls in regular attendance as well as our own superb range of Buxton Raceway Branded items - available at the Pit Office.
Reviewed By philsheridan1967 - Derby, United Kingdom
Great meeting and a great fireworks display. Haven't been for a few years and I was well impressed with the standard of everything and very impressed with the display the drifting cars did. Be definitely be returning next season
7. St. Anne's Church
8. Swains Centre
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By neilj131 - Abergele, United Kingdom
Just got back from a great visit to the Kart track. Thoroughly enjoying, staff were great and very professional. The track is a decent size and the experience is value for money.
9. St Mary the Virgin Church
10. St Ann's Well
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Oostende42 - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Free sort flowing water filtered for thousands of years through the limestone hills and noted for its health benefits. Take your own containers for this free water from the well that never dries up.
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