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Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
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.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust presents a programme of evening events featuring talks, music, cultural, artistic, family and educational events. Coming soon.
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.
Does your community group need a venue? Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are excited to announce that, in a project part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we can now offer a free space for use by
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is delighted to announce significant support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will enable the charity to be more sustainable and resilient, building a reputation at the heart of its communities. Made possible by money
University of Derby and Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust have a long and productive relationship. Before the Trust even opened the Crescent Experience and Buxton Visitor Centre, Derby students were busy behind the scenes researching customer trends within the local tourism
The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust is supported by a wonderful team of Trustees who offer their expert knowledge on all topics from conserving our wonderful built assets, to finance, marketing, tourism and business management. All charities have a board of
Support The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust with membership by becoming a Friend.
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.
tells the stories of Buxton, The Crescent, its famous water and the many people who came to seek its cure. Click here to read more.
Our Premium Guided Tours set off in the morning, where you can dive deep into the rich history of our area aided by our warm and wonderful hosts.
For those who prefer to discover at their own pace, the Experience opens to Self-Guided visitors at 1pm.
Large group? Or a sensory tour during quiet times? Please contact us and we can help get that arranged.
