BuxtonActivities

Activities in Buxton

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    Buxton Festival

    This renowned festival takes place in July and is one of the largest of its kind in the country. As well as opera, literary notables such as Louis de Bernières hold sway. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.

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    Opera House

    Buxton's gorgeously restored Opera House enjoys a full programme of drama, dance, concerts and comedy as well as staging some renowned festivals and events. Tours of the auditorium and backstage areas are available at 11:00 most Saturday mornings.

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    Four Four Time

    An annual live-music festival staged in February each year, including a medley of jazz, blues, folk and world music acts. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.

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    International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival

    This very popular festival is held at the end of July/beginning of August. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.

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  5. Buxton Fringe

    In July the more contemporary Buxton Fringe is gathering popularity. All the big events in Buxton revolve around its beautifully restored Opera House.

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  6. Parsley Cycle Hire

    Parsley Cycle Hire, at the junction of the High Peak and Tissington Trails, is the nearest place to rent bicycles.

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  7. Monsal Trail

    Monsal Trail, beginning 3 miles east of the town, leads all the way to Bakewell.

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    Poole's Cavern

    Poole's Cavern is a magnificent natural limestone cavern, about a mile from central Buxton. Guides take you deep underground to see an impressive formation of stalactites (the ones that hang down) - including one of England's longest - and distinctive 'poached egg' formation stalagmites.

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