Pavilion Gardens

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Overview

A natural focal point forming a significant part of the Victorian splendour of Buxton, the 23-acre Pavilion Gardens are situated in the very heart of the town. The main building, built in 1871 by Edward Milner, pupil of Sir Joseph Paxton, contains The Pavilion Gift Boutique, which incorporates the Tourist Information Centre and The Gallery in the Gardens, home of the High Peak Artists and Craft Workers’ Association. In addition to the extensive conference and exhibition facilities, a restaurant, cafe and the Buxton Swimming and Fitness Centre, the beautiful gardens include lakes, flower beds and shaded walks. For the young at heart, there is extensive children’s play-park, adventure playground, outdoor gym equipment and miniature railway. The Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton’s newest theatre venue, can be reached through the Pavilion Gardens.

Features

Opening Times
Opening Times: Open daily 9.30–5

Location

St John's Road, BUXTON, SK17 6BE

About the area

The natural features of this central English county range from the modest heights of the Peak District National Park, where Kinder Scout stands at 2,088 ft (636 m), to the depths of its remarkable underground caverns, floodlit to reveal exquisite Blue John stone. Walkers and cyclists will enjoy the High Peak Trail which extends from the Derwent Valley to the limestone plateau near Buxton, and for many, the spectacular scenery is what draws them to the area.