Buxton 1940s weekend 2026
- The Pump Room & The Crescent
- Saturday 9th May to Sunday 10th May
- 10am onwards
- Varies depending on talk
- Accessibility Friendly
Saturday 9th May
-Living history and vehicle displays from 10am to 4pm in the Crescent area, Pump Room, and Turner’s Memorial.
-Vintage traders in the Assembly Rooms.
-Swing and tea dance with DJ Marie from 2pm onwards at St John’s Church (near the Opera House). £5 recommended donation. Tea and cake available made by the Church team (please bring cash where possible)
https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/buxton-swing-tea/
-Evening with the Ashby Big Band in the Assembly Rooms from 7pm onwards. £25 per person. Tickets available via the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust website and at the Pump Room.
https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/an-evening-with-ashby-big-band-buxton-1940s-weekend/
Sunday 10th May
-Living history and market in the Assembly Rooms from 10am to 4pm.
-Johnny Victory will be performing throughout the day in the Assembly Rooms.
-Vehicle displays around the Crescent, Pump Room, and Turner’s Memorial.
Parking for the Buxton Crescent area is available at several nearby council-run car parks, all within a short walk of the main event locations. Convenient options include Bridge Street Car Park, Buxton Town Hall (The Slopes), and Market Place (Town Hall), along with Market Street car park.
-Bridge Street Car Park (Bridge St, SK17 6BS) – centrally located for easy access to the Crescent area.
-Buxton Town Hall / The Slopes (Town Hall, SK17 6DZ) – a larger car park close to the Opera House and Pavilion Gardens.
-Market Place (Town Hall) (Market Place, SK17 6EB) – note this car park is unavailable on market days (including Saturdays).
-Market Street Car Park (Market Street, SK17 6LD) – another nearby long-stay option within walking distance.
The Pump Room will also be open throughout the weekend, serving refreshments an ideal place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere during your visit.
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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