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.
As we’re sure you will have heard, from this Friday 24th July it will be mandatory for customers to wear a face mask while inside shops and supermarkets. Because the Buxton Visitor Centre in the Pump Room has a (fabulous) retail offer, we will need to introduce this rule as well. … Read More
After lots of hard work and preparation behind the scenes, the Buxton Visitor Centre at the Pump Room has now reopened, and we are looking forward to welcoming you back. … Read More
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for the new Trust as it began to prepare the Pump Room for a busy Easter and season ahead. The Trust were also getting very close to opening … Read More
Buxton was alive with activity last week, as families from across the county visited to make the most of craft, performance and learning events around town. … Read More
Over the next weeks and months, we’ll be sharing what you can learn when you visit us in Buxton.
First though, time to meet the team – our passionate and talented band of self-confessed history geeks, with a passion for learning.
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Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are delighted to be working with Buxton Opera House and their talented Young Company on a new play Written by Rob Young and directed by Kitty Randle, Deep tells the story of Jan, a Buxton … Read More
The official reopening of The Pump Room took place on Monday 24th June, the celebratory event was attended by over 80 guests including project partners, funders, sponsors, volunteers and representatives from local organisations and groups. A restored bust of the … Read More
Staff at the Buxton Visitor Centre and Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust take dementia awareness training as part of Dementia Action Week 2019 #DAW2019 … Read More
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are developing a major partnership with the University of Derby. Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, commented that “I am delighted to embark on this five year working partnership with the Buxton Crescent … Read More
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust are thrilled to announce a major partnership agreement with Nestlé Waters UK. The 4 years sponsorship will see Nestlé Waters UK, producers of Buxton Natural Mineral Water, and the Trust work together on the development of … Read More
