Made in Buxton
Made in Buxton –
Threads of History, Skills for the Future
- The Assembly Rooms
- Monday 16 February
- 10:30am-12:30pm & 2.00pm-6.00pm
- Free entry (donations welcome)
- Accessibility Friendly
Join us on 16 February for the first event in ‘Made in Buxton – Threads of History, Skills for the Future’ a new programme celebrating Buxton’s heritage of making, craft, and community.
Running from January to November 2026, this project from Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust and Transition Buxton, supported by the ‘Derbyshire Makes History’ fund, will explore the town’s industrial and cultural past through talks, workshops, exhibitions, and creative commissions.
The launch event invites local people share and uncover the stories that matter: memories of craft and industry, family traditions, and the skills that shaped Buxton’s identity. These shared stories will guide the year ahead as we celebrate traditional skills and explore their relevance for the future.
- Story‑Gathering Stations
Help us capture Buxton’s working memories.
Contribute to our ‘Where Did You Work?’ Map
Add a sticker to our giant map of Buxton and show where you or your family worked. Watch the town’s industrial story come to life. - Volunteer‑Led Memory Chats
Pull up a chair, grab a clipboard, and share your memories with our friendly volunteers. - ‘Stitching the Story’ Collaborative Artwork
Meet artist Becca Smith and explore her work. - Local Industry Table
Discover images, catalogue entries, and snippets from Cooper’s Corset Factory, quarrying, and other local industries. Add your own memories to the timeline. - ‘Skills for the Future’ – Stitch Don’t Ditch
What skills should Buxton keep alive? Sewing, mending, baking, engineering, tool‑use, design… - Quiz & Prizes
Test your knowledge of Buxton’s making and manufacturing heritage.
Perfect for little makers (and grown‑up ones too):
• Mini maker badges – Decorate your own badge: Maker, Fixer, Designer, Builder, Sewer, and more.
• Thread‑the‑shape boards – Sew with wool through cardboard shapes inspired by Buxton’s industries.
• Heritage matching game – Match tools, objects, and materials to the jobs they belonged to.
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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