Buxton Heritage Weekend 2026

 
Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Buxton’s rich past — and celebrate the heritage that continues to shape our future. 
 
You’re Invited to the Buxton Heritage Weekend!
 
Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Buxton’s rich past — and celebrate the heritage that continues to shape our future. This exciting weekend-long event offers something for everyone, whether you’re a history enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious to discover more about this beautiful spa town.
 
What to Expect:
From historic living history to hands-on heritage crafts, the Buxton Heritage Weekend brings history to life with a wide range of attractions and activities, including:
 
-Living History Displays 
 
-Vintage & Classic Vehicles 
  
-Heritage Craft Demonstrations
 
-Guided Walks and Talks
 
-Traditional games
 
-Live music performances
 
– A Slice of Family History Cake Competition – We invite you to share your family’s baking heritage with us, and bring along your cake and its story to be judged.  On Sunday cake displays start from 10am with judging at 1pm and cake auction at 2pm
 
Event Details:
The event will run all weekend, with different activities taking place across the town and surrounding heritage sites.
Please download our Heritage Weekend programme of events.2 that tells you what is happening where, and at what time.
 
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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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Our visitor experience...

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.