Families looking for affordable days out this February half term will find plenty to enjoy with Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. From newly reduced child tickets to free creative activities in the Assembly Rooms, there’s something for all ages to explore.
New £2.50 Child Tickets at the Buxton Crescent Experience
From Saturday 14 February 2026, the Buxton Crescent Experience will open seven days a week and introduce a new £2.50 ticket for children aged 7–16. Children under 7 remain free, and adult tickets continue to offer great value at £14.95. Tickets are available from the Pump Room or online.
The Crescent Experience offers an engaging, all‑weather journey through 10,000 years of Buxton’s history. Families can explore nine immersive rooms inside the Grade I listed Crescent, follow a discovery trail, try on historic costumes, and even take a virtual reality hot air balloon ride over Georgian Buxton.
Free Half-Term Events in the Assembly Rooms
The Trust is hosting two free drop‑in activity days celebrating local creativity and heritage, delivered with partners from across the community.
Made in Buxton – Monday 16 February
10.30am–12.30pm & 2pm–6pm
Families can enjoy badge‑making, weaving, shape threading, a heritage matching game and more. This event launches the Made in Buxton project with Transition Buxton, supported by the Derbyshire Makes History fund.
Where we live is… Creative – Thursday 19 February
10.30am–12.30pm & 2pm–4pm
Create paperchain poems, wrapped stars and simple puppets inspired by the book Where we live is… Creative. Part of the national Let’s Create Art campaign, these sessions invite families to explore what creativity means to them.
Full details can be found on our What’s On page.
Relax in the Pump Room
The Pump Room Tourist Information Centre is open throughout half term, welcoming families — and well‑behaved dogs. Enjoy hot and cold drinks, light refreshments, and the chance to taste Buxton’s famous thermal water straight from the spring. Children can also complete a free Puzzler Activity Sheet with colouring materials provided.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is committed to offering welcoming, affordable and enriching experiences for local families and visitors alike. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.
