the elegant Victorian Pump Room, dedicated to Arnemetia The Goddess of the 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.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust presents a programme of evening events featuring talks, music, cultural, artistic, family and educational events.
Become a Friend of Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust or join the team of volunteers or support the project through a range of sponsorship and donation opportunities.
The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust has received a grant of £36,900 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The vital funding will help the trust recover and reopen in this next period of the Covid-19 pandemic, at a hugely challenging time for the cultural sector. … Read More
As National Apprenticeship Week is underway (8th – 14th February), we’re putting the spotlight on our very own apprentice Alfie Tomkinson. So, how has he found things so far? We #askanapprentice to find out… … Read More
Culpeper’s Complete Herbal might not be the first historic book you’d associate with Buxton Crescent.
It has found its way onto our reading list this week, as we continue to plan new learning activities based on the history of medicine, healing, and wellness in Buxton. … Read More
Struggling to think of last-minute Christmas gift ideas for those very special (but very discerning) people in your life? Thankfully we here at the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are more than happy to help. … Read More
It is with a very heavy heart that, in line with the full lockdown announced by the Government over the weekend, we will be closing the doors of the Visitor Centre in the Pump Room and the Visitor Experience in the Crescent at the end of the day on Wednesday 4th November. … Read More
We are thrilled to announce that the much anticipated attraction is officially opening on Tuesday 20th and booking is now live on our website! … Read More
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Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are very grateful to our members, sponsors and partners.
The time, support and passion of our volunteers is greatly valued by the Heritage Trust.
Hire our stunning Pump Room from Spring 2019 or the Crescent's Assembly Room from Spring 2020.
