All Aboard! A Railway Adventure in the Assembly Rooms
- The Assembly Room
- Monday 4th August 2025
- 10.00am to 4.00pm
- Suggested donation £3.00
- Accessibility Friendly
- Walk In
Join us for a magical railway-themed day in the historic Assembly Rooms, Buxton, as we celebrate 200 years of railway heritage! In collaboration with Friends of Buxton Station and Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, this hands-on family event invites children and adults alike to get creative with hundreds of Trackmaster™ railway track pieces, battery-powered trains, carriages, and activation points.
Build, play, and discover the wonder of railways past and present in a unique setting that connects Buxton’s rich railway history with imaginative fun.
Perfect for all ages – come along and let your imagination ride the rails!
Friends of BCHT enjoy discounts on selected event tickets.
Buxton Crescent is accessible by wheelchair and fitted with accessible lift and toilet facilities.
The Pump Room is one-level Assistance dogs are welcome in Buxton Crescent and the Pump Room.
We also have a hearing loop in The Pump Room.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust welcomes all to our attractions and events. Those that require the assistance of an essential carer to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit may ask for a complimentary essential carers ticket for their companion. These are available to anyone with an Access Card or anyone in receipt of the higher rate of Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Essential Carers tickets can be purchased alongside a standard ticket from the Pump Room, on the phone (01298 214577) or on the ticketing section of our website for events and the Buxton Crescent Experience.
The Pump Room is fitted with an accessible toilet.
Buxton Crescent has male, female and accessible toilets.
The Pavilion Gardens have public toilet facilities, just 5 minutes walk away.
Dogs are very welcome in the Pump Room and we always have complimentary dog treats at the Visitor Information desk.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the Buxton Crescent Experience and in the Assembly Rooms.
A variety of hot, cold and alcoholic drinks are usually available during events in the Pump Room.
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