Things to Do

Introduction
Collage of photos of the Opera House, Pavillion and Gardens
Collage of photos of the Crescent and Bath House
Collage of other scenes in Buxton
Chatsworth House
Haddon Hall
Lyme Park

Introduction

Buxton and the surrounding area provide the visitor with a wide variety of things to do and places to visit. Nearby are the famous Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Lyme Park and Buxton itself boasts many beautiful, historic buildings including the Opera House www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk , the Crescent www.peakdistrictinformation.com and the former Devonshire Royal Hospital (now part of the University of Derby). However there is a wide variety of interesting things to do and see in the area here are some of our favourites :

Enjoy cycle ride on the traffic-free Manifold and Tissington trails, cycles and equipment available to hire along the route www.derbyshire-peakdistrict.co.uk/tissingtontrail.htm

From Westlands B & B take a leisurley walk through the woods to Solomon’s Temple and enjoy spectacular views over Buxton or visit Pooles Cavern Buxton’s own spectacular show cave www.poolescavern.co.uk

Walk up Bishops Lane from Westlands and into the Goyt valley www.peakdistrictinformation.com , see the remains of Errwood Hall and in May and June enjoy the beautiful colours of the Rhodedendrons all around the valley, or visit the hidden Dunge Valley gardens.

Visit the pretty village of Hartington, a starting point for many lovely walks in the Derbyshire dales.

Enjoy a round of golf at one of Buxton’s two courses, the Cavendish www.cavendishgolfcourse.com can be seen from the rear of the house and Buxton and High Peak Golf Club is located just off the A6 northbound on the edge of the town.

Things to Do

Introduction

Collage of the Opera House, Pavilion and Gardens

Collage of Photos of the Crescent and Bath House

Collage of Other Buxton Scenes

Chatsworth

Haddon Hall

Lyme Park