The park and the buildings are very beautiful. They really turn back the time…read more The botanical gardens are open now and are very nice but not very big. There are several fairs are held in the Pavilion Gardens such as the Fine Food Fairs, Farmers' Markets, Art & Craft Fairs, Antique Fairs, etc. Also the tourism information center is there.

As the website and the entrance signs say - Pavilion Gardens is a 'great free family day out.'…read more This historic park is situated in the centre of Buxton and is constantly full of locals walking dogs or taking their children out to play as well as a variety of tourists, from families on a day out, cyclists taking a short break to photographers and artists wanting to capture a slice of nature. There is a pay and display car park at one side of the gardens, however as it is centrally located you can easily walk to it from most hotels and the town centre. For tourists new to the area, there is a Tourist Information Centre which will provide you with lots of information about Buxton and the surrounding Peak District area. Hundred of events are held within the gardens over the year, mainly located in the Octagon Hall. These included farmers markets and fetes etc. during my visit a few weekends ago there was an Art based festival taking place where clothing, photographs, jewellery, furniture and other art works were being displayed and some offered for sale. For those searching for a little more fun suitable for the younger generations, there is a large park fully equipped with swings and slides as well as a miniature train which offers rides around one section of the park. If you're wanting to stop for a short refreshment break there are plenty of places to pick from, including outside and inside cafes serving both hot and cold food as well as ice creams. On my next trip to Buxton I will definitely be heading back here as there was plenty of things I didn't get to see.

Although it was snowing and everything looked white, I had a great time walking around ducks, pets,…read moreand through cute bridges.

A natural underground cave complex in which regular guided tours are led by guides. There is a…read morepaved walkway with a few steps. Dramatic lighting has been installed that highlights features. It is really beautiful in the caves and the history although including an element of myth is interesting too. It is quite cold in the caves so take a jacket or coat

During a family weekend in Buxton the weather turned a bit miserable so we decided to sack off the…read morehiking and head to the caves for some shelter. A large school trip beat us to the mark so we had to wait 45 minutes for another tour. There's a good size cafe and a small shop attached to the caves so we sat and had hot drinks and freshly baked cakes whilst we waited. The cakes were absolutely delicious and the portion sizes were more than generous. As the caves are situated next to Go Ape (a tree top adventure park) there's plenty going on around it. There's a forest that you can walk through with various lengths and difficulties of walk. So there's definitely plenty to see and do whilst visiting. We were called to the cave entrance once the school trip had finished and we were welcomed to the caves. Basic health and safety rules were stated and then the tour began taking us underground into the depths of the caves. The staff are full of knowledge so the tour was very educational as well as interesting. Each tour lasts around 45 minutes and the staff are happy tour answer any questions you may have. Please note the caves stay at a constant temperature of 7 degree so no matter what the weather outside you're going to need a light jacket when in the cave.

Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old naturla limestone cave in Buxton Country Park…read more We were given a guided tour by a very informed guide who answered all questions asked of him. We were guided through the illuminated chambers stopping off at points to take photographs and have special features pointed out to us. The final chamber is about 300ft from the entrance. All I advise is you wear good shoes as the floor is wet and a warm jacket as it can be a bit chilly. A great attraction to visit.

We enjoyed these wonderful caves. The guide gave a very informative talk, we now know what poached…read moreegg stalagmites are. The shop had some lovely stones and crystals and the sound and vision display was informative (though we might not have spent so long in there if it hadn't been for the hail outside.) Couldn't test out Go Ape because our children aren't tall enough but it looked fun. And the country park looked great - it was only that pesky hail that put us off.

Wonderful youth provision in central Buxton…read more Caring, qualified and lovely youth workers (I used to work there!), who are available for help, advice and support and for youth clubs and holiday projects. Games, computer consoles, internet enabled PC's, art and crafts, trips out, modern kitchen for cooking projects, shower and washing maching for homeless service users - A* place.