Buxton has a long and fascinating history – from prehistoric cave dwellers to Victorian hydrotherapists; Roman invaders to hardworking Limeburners. The Buxton Crescent and Pump Room is at the very centre of the town’s story, and ideally placed to bring learning to life for people of all ages. Thanks to the National Heritage Lottery Fund Resilient Heritage initiative, Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust has partnered with Buxton Museum and Art Gallery and Poole’s Cavern to develop a fantastic all-round Buxton learning experience. Starting this year we will be offering a range of learning packages for schools where, with one booking, you can explore the history of the town in a range of varied settings. We are developing a brand-new programme of innovative, immersive and hands-on learning experiences incorporating local history, historical characters, drama, science, storytelling and cross-curricular learning. Find out more by browsing our learning pages, where you can find details of visits and workshops we will be offering soon. If you have any questions, or would like to enquire about learning with us, please get in touch with our learning manager and we'll be happy to help.
Education Development Manager, Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. "Hi. We're really looking forward to bringing an exciting new learning programme to Buxton in partnership with Poole's Cavern and Buxton Museum and Art Gallery. If you'd like to subscribe to our Learning Newsletter we'll send you occasional updates, discounts, news and special offers. Hope to welcome you here soon!"
You can contact us with any booking enquiries, feedback, suggestions or ideas for new learning sessions you’d like to see in Buxton’s newest heritage attraction.
Year 1, 60 mins
Join an Edwardian well woman as they guide you on a visit to the famous Pump Room and Buxton Crescent. Learn about significant local characters and how they made use of Buxton’s famous water.
Explore the history of Buxton wellness with hands-on activities, experiments, games and stories.
Lives of significant historical figures.
Significant local people.
Observing closely, using simple equipment Performing simple tests
Identifying and classifying
Listening and responding appropriately
Asking relevant questions
Maintaining attention and participating.
if you’re interested in booking a workshop, please email srussell@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or call 07929 316270 and we will check availability and send you a booking form via email.
ASK US ABOUT COMBINING THIS SESSION WITH A TOUR OF POOLE’S CAVERN OR A HANDS-ON SESSION AT BUXTON MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
Year 2, 60 mins
Victorian Buxton was a popular place for holidaymakers and people seeking a cure for all sorts of unfortunate ailments. On this ‘Horrible Histories’ style workshop you’ll work with a Victorian Doctor to find cures for ‘Buxton Bloaters’.
Identify grisly illnesses common to Buxton visitors.
Prescribe and create a cure for an unfortunate medical tourist.
Lives of significant historical figures.
Local history study.
Using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
Significant local people.
Listen and respond appropriately / Ask relevant questions / Maintain attention and participate.
Year 3
60 mins
The Pump Room / Poole’s Cavern / Buxton Museum.
Learn about how Buxton’s spring waters have attracted visitors throughout pre-history.
Explore layers of history buried beneath the Peak District.
Stone age to iron age Britain / Bronze age Buxton – religion and worship
Animals – skeletons and nutrition
Classification of rock types / Simple understanding of fossilisation
Give structured descriptions / Participate actively in conversation
if you’re interested in booking a workshop, please email srussell@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or call 07929 316270 and we will check availability and send you a booking form via email.
PHOTOGRAPH OF CAVE-DWELLERS EXHIBIT AT BUXTON MUSEUM
Year 4
60 mins
The Pump Room / Poole’s Cavern / Buxton Museum
Meet a recently retired Roman Soldier and help them develop a plan to keep the local tribespeople on side by doing business with them.
Meet a Roman soldier and local Briton and hear their stories about life in Britain during the Roman occupation.
Get hands on with styles of ancient pottery and jewellery and find out what we can learn from them.
Roman Empire and impact on Britain
Roman invasion, British resistance and the Romanisation of Britain.
Art and design.
Use of Roman Numerals.
Listen and respond appropriately / Ask relevant questions / Maintain attention and participate.
Year 5,
60 mins
The Pump Room
Get hands-on with the building blocks of Buxton, where you’ll learn about Georgian Architecture, it’s influences and principles.
Explore the ‘golden ratio’ and how it can be applied to many aspects of life.
Design and build your own Georgian masterpiece.
History – Ancient Greece, Greek life, achievements and influence on the western world.
Maths –
Art and Design – Learn about great artists, architects and designers.
In the meantime, if you’re interested in booking a workshop, please email srussell@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or call 07929 316270 and we will check availability and send you a booking form via email.
Year 6,
60 mins
The Pump Room / Buxton Museum
Learn about the history of Buxton as a holiday resort – from the 1600s to the 1900s. You are visiting Buxton on a mission to get well, with a local Well Woman guiding you on your way.
Experience ‘the cure’ in Buxton from different periods in modern history.
Test theories of health and wellness.
Try out leisure activities of the past.
History – An extended period study (health, tourism and and leisure)
Victorian history.
Local history study.
Biology – Health and lifestsyles
English – Listen and respond appropriately / Ask relevant questions / Maintain attention and participate
We have a full programme of talks and presentations taking place throughout the year, which you can find more about at our events page.
We’re looking forward to welcoming groups for guided tours of the Pump Room from Spring 2019, and the Crescent Visitor Experience on its completion from late 2019.
There is a minimum charge of £60 for a one-hour tour, which can accommodate up to ten visitors at a time. For more information please email srussell@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or call 07929 316270 and we will check availability and send you a booking form via email.
Starting at Easter 2019 we will be exploring the story of The Buxton Crescent with drop-in family activities at the Buxton Pump Room. See the events page for dates, times and details – no need to book, just drop in!
For more information please email srussell@buxtoncrescenttrust.org or call 07929 316270.
We offer a range of educational and corporate experiences that can tailored to suit your specific requirements.
