Buxton Georgian Festival: Market
- Pump Room and Assembly Room
- Saturday 27th September
- 10am to 4pm
- Free entry, donations welcome
- Accessibility Friendly
Step back in time and experience the charm of a bustling Georgian-era marketplace at the heart of the Buxton Georgian Festival. Nestled amidst the historic elegance of Buxton’s Crescent, our Georgian Market brings 18th-century life to vivid reality with a vibrant mix of artisans, entertainers, and traditional traders.
What to Expect
Handcrafted Wares – Browse stalls brimming with authentic crafts, heritage goods, and bespoke items inspired by Georgian design.
Costumed Traders – Meet characters from another age as costumed vendors and performers recreate the sights, sounds, and stories of Georgian society.
- Vintage – Some traders will have a range of historic and vintage textiles items with a focus on 1920s and earlier.
Strolling historical reenactors fill the air with the energy of the 18th century. Bring the whole family and enjoy an immersive day out filled with discovery, shopping, and a bit of old-fashioned fun!
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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