In the school holidays – we open up the beautiful Assembly Rooms – on selected dates – for families and friends to make, create and play together. Each school holiday we have a child friendly trail in the Pump Room. We also recommend a holiday visit to the Crescent Experience, standard admission allows you and your children to explore the Experience at your own pace and enjoy the interactive features!
During term time – on a Friday, once a month, Under Fives and their grown ups can enjoy our Pitter Patter Sessions – exploring and playing with specially created activities in the Crescent Experience. Find out more here
At weekends – our facebook page and Events page highlight planned activities for families on specific weekends. These often link to big events like Heritage Open Days, the Georgian Derbyshire Festival and Fun Palaces.
Is there a cost? At the moment, most of our family activities are free, with a suggested donation. Donations help us to continue offering a fun and inspiring programme of events for everybody.
Starting during the Easter holidays 2019, we've hosted a series of drop-in activities in the beautiful Pump Room and Assembly Rooms. Our activities are fun, informal and hands-on with craft, making and building activities for children of all ages. Crafters of all ages are welcome - children under 16 must be accompanied by a well behaved adult, and activities are free, but small donations appreciated. If you have any questions, or would like to enquire about learning with us, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.
You can contact us with any feedback, suggestions or ideas for new learning sessions you’d like to see in Buxton’s newest heritage attraction.
The Pump Room, Buxton
Join our learning team, and Crescent Crafters volunteers, to create a crafty celebration of spring at the Pump Room, Buxton.
No need to book, just turn up between 2pm and 4pm, and stay as little or as long as you like
The Buxton Opera House are holding their own fantastic make and take workshops at 10am at the Pavillion Arts Centre. Make and decorate beautiful Easter cards for loved ones, with artist and craft expert ‘Make with Lara’.
More info and how to book here…
WE HOPE YOU HAVE SUCH A FUN TIME, YOU MIGHT BE TEMPTED TO DO A LITTLE JIG!
The Pump Room, Buxton
Join our learning team, and wonderful Buxton Crescent Volunteers, to create a crafty celebration of Easter at the Pump Room, Buxton.
No need to book, just turn up between 2pm and 4pm, and stay as little or as long as you like.
Put a spring in your step and hunt out Poole’s Cavern and Country Park for an immersive experience underground in their amazing show caves. While you’re there, explore the beautiful Grin Low woods, following the trails to see the beauty of nature at springtime!
We love to explore the story of The Buxton Crescent with drop-in family activities at the Buxton Pump Room and in the Assembly Rooms. See the events page for dates, times and details – no need to book, just drop in!
For more information please email Katie or Louise at learn@buxtoncrescenttrust.org
We offer a range of educational and corporate experiences that can tailored to suit your specific requirements.
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 … Read More
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The people and businesses at the heart of Buxton’s town centre are set to be celebrated in ‘Our Street’ – a new photography exhibition at the Buxton Pump Room … Read More
A is for Arnemtiae, B is for Buxton FC, C is for Crescent, D is for?*
Finding out about the Manchester Alphabets got us thinking; what would a Buxton Alphabet look like? What would the people of Buxton include in a Buxton Alphabet created in 2022?
Our team in the Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Visitor Experience share top tips about Buxton everyday. We are always looking for ways to raise awareness of different places in the town that people can visit and enjoy; which is why we are launching this competition – to connect and celebrate the unique things about Buxton.
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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
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
For Trustees Week 2021, we take the opportunity to ‘Thank a Trustee’ for their support, governance, and commitment to The Trust. … Read More
A museum-quality scale model of The Buxton Crescent has made a return to Buxton after being damaged by a drunken vandal. Measuring in at an impressive 1.5m by 1.0m, the 1:150 scale model was offered to Piccadilly by the Friends of Buxton Station (FoBS), working in partnership with the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust (BCHT). … Read More
