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Our new visitor experience tells the stories of Buxton, The Crescent, its famous water and the many people who came to seek its cure. 

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Opening Times

Buxton Visitor Centre
 

Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm 

 

Thursday Late Night Christmas Shopping

12pm to 7pm 

 
Buxton Crescent Visitor Experience
 
 Wednesday – Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm
 
Please refer to available timeslots to book your ticket.

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Help Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust preserve and celebrate the heritage and future of the Crescent.

You are warmly invited

To visit the elegant Victorian Pump Room, dedicated to Arnemetia The Goddess of the Grove to take the thermal mineral waters and experience 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 27.5 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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The Pump Room Events

Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust presents a programme of evening events featuring talks, music, cultural, artistic, family and educational events. Coming soon.

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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.

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Latest News

Announcing: Apply now to to join us on a work placement through the Kickstart Scheme

We’re excited to invite applications for two new Visitor Services officer and Host work placements with the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust.

Thanks to the Kickstart Scheme two new young people will be able to work in our friendly and passionate visitor services team, a great opportunity to gain work experience in a growing heritage and tourism charity.

If you’re age 16 to 24 and in receipt of Universal Credit, find out more about the role and follow the link to apply online! … Read More

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November 17, 2021
Buxton Crescent on the Net Online Heritage Talks

Join us for ‘Buxton Crescent on the Net’ Online heritage talks and presentations this winter

Next month we start our series of online heritage talks, with a lively and engaging (and thoroughly-researched!) history of English spas with author Melanie King. With her new book ‘The Secret History of English Spas’ hot off the press (and in stock at the Pump Room), we are looking forward to hearing Melanie speak about a topic very close to our hearts! … Read More

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November 11, 2021
"Buxton's thermal mineral water has inspired people for over 2,000 years. It was the Romans who first discovered the warm spring."
Duke of Devonshire
Patron - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust

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The time, support and passion of our volunteers is greatly valued by the Heritage Trust.

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Hire our stunning Pump Room from Spring 2019 or the Crescent's Assembly Room from Spring 2020.

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