Buxton is a beautiful spa town in Derbyshire, England. It has the highest elevation of any market town in England, sited at some 1,000 feet above sea level. Located 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". The name comes from the old 'Bucks Town', a reminder that it was part of the Royal Peak Forest - the King's deer hunting ground.
The Romans discovered the warm-water springs that later turned Buxton into a fashionable spa town.
It's certainly the place to refresh your body and your mind. It's certainly renowned for its' bottled mineral water, and there's no seagulls, so you get to eat your chips in peace! There are many pictures on the web of the beautiful buildings, but I spent a sunny couple of hours walking around the beautiful Pavilion Gardens, behind the Opera House.
The Pavilion Gardens is a Grade-II listed, historic venue which superbly shows off the Victorian splendour of Buxton. There are 23 acres of gardens, with a boating lake, miniature train, play areas, fountains and wildlife.
The Pavilion itself, has a Winter conservatory with botanical garden and fishpond, retail area, art gallery, cafes, tearooms, a cinema and an octagonal venue and theatre.
Opened on 1st. June 1903, and lovingly restored to its former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country's finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design.
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