A Free Family Trail Through Buxton’s Shops – Part of the Buxton Fringe Festival
- The Pump Room
- 09 - 27 July 2025
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Suggested Donation
- Accessibility Friendly
- Booking Not Required
The Queen Bee has disappeared… and the hive is in chaos! Can your family help solve the mystery and track her down?
This summer, take part in “The Case of the Missing Queen!” — a free, fun-filled trail that’s perfect for families exploring Buxton during the Fringe Festival.
20 woolly bees are hiding in shop windows across the town — each with a clue and a letter to help solve the final puzzle. Collect all 20 and crack the anagram to reveal where the Queen Bee is hiding!
📍 How to Take Part:
🐝 Pick up your trail sheet from The Pump Room, opposite the Crescent
🐝 Follow the map and explore Buxton’s brilliant independent shops
🐝 Spot the bees, solve the clues, and submit your answer for a chance to win a small prize!
This trail is a collaboration with the award-winning Friends of Buxton Station, celebrating nature, creativity, and community. Together we’re spreading the word about Buxton’s rare Bilberry Bumblebee, found on the moorlands above the town — and encouraging families to explore local heritage, wildlife and the high street in one buzzing adventure!
FREE to take part
Available throughout the Buxton Fringe Festival (9- 27thJuly)
Suitable for all ages
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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