Buxton Crescent & Spa Town
Buxton
A Georgian-era spa town whose crescent building rivals Bath's, now restored as a spa hotel and visitor centre.
Buxton is a spa town on the western edge of the Peak District, at an altitude of about 300 m. It is one of England's highest market towns and is famous for its natural mineral water. In the 18th century, the Duke of Devonshire built the crescent-shaped 'Crescent' modelled on Bath. After years of restoration, it reopened in 2020 as a spa hotel. Next to it, the Buxton Crescent Experience visitor centre tells the story of the town's spa history. St Ann's Well still gives free access to the spring water. The town also has the Devonshire Dome, built in the 19th century, which was once the largest unsupported dome in the world. From Manchester it takes about an hour by train, making Buxton a good base for exploring the western Peak District.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Poole's Cavern
- The Roaches
- Kinder Scout & Edale
- Mam Tor
- Blue John Cavern
- Winnats Pass
- Speedwell Cavern
- Peak Cavern