A bustling Buxton at half term
Buxton was alive with activity last week, as families from across the county visited to make the most of craft, performance and learning events around town. … Read More
February 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Announcement
After careful consideration and in the light of the need to prevent the spread of the COVID-19, the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust has decided to close the Pump Room to the public until further notice. All our events are postponed or cancelled.
The High Peak Tourist Information Service will be delivered temporarily by the staff via email. Email enquiries will be answered as quickly as possible. For email address see below.
These measures are under constant review, as we respond to the developing situation and any Government advice. Your continued support and interest during these challenging times is greatly appreciated.
As soon as we can we look forward to welcoming you back to the Pump Room. Please do get in touch if you have any questions.
visitorinformation@buxtoncrescenttrust.org
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the elegant Victorian Pump Room, dedicated to Arnemetia The Goddess of Grove to take the thermal mineral waters and a trip into the past to find out more about this magnificent space and its history. Rising from 5,000 feet below ground the water is at a constant 28 degrees and has been enjoyed since Roman times. Visitors to the town, who would have 'taken the waters' include Mary Queen of Scots, Georgian aristocracy, eminent Victorians such as Darwin and the Wedgwood family. Then in later years by Vera Brittain and more recently by the many visitors to and performers at the Opera House and Buxton's renowned festivals.
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Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust presents a programme of evening events featuring talks, music, cultural, artistic, family and educational events.
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Meet the new learning team
Over the next weeks and months, we’ll be sharing what you can learn when you visit us in Buxton.
First though, time to meet the team – our passionate and talented band of self-confessed history geeks, with a passion for learning.
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January 15, 2020
Deep – A Performance about Buxton for Buxton
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are delighted to be working with Buxton Opera House and their talented Young Company on a new play Written by Rob Young and directed by Kitty Randle, Deep tells the story of Jan, a Buxton
December 11, 2019
Pump Room Reopening Event
The official reopening of The Pump Room took place on Monday 24th June, the celebratory event was attended by over 80 guests including project partners, funders, sponsors, volunteers and representatives from local organisations and groups. A restored bust of the
June 26, 2019
Dementia Action Week 2019
Staff at the Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust take dementia awareness training as part of Dementia Action Week 2019 #DAW2019 … Read More
May 20, 2019
Partnership with University of Derby
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are developing a major partnership with the University of Derby. Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, commented that “I am delighted to embark on this five year working partnership with the Buxton Crescent
January 31, 2019
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"Buxton's thermal mineral water has inspired people for over 2,000 years. It was the Romans who first discovered the warm spring."
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