Saving Buxton’s Crescent: Renewing the Fifth Duke’s Vision by Richard Tuffrey MBE
- Pump Room
- Sunday 14 September
- 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Free - booking required
- Accessibility Friendly
The Crescent was originally built as the architectural centrepiece of the Duke of Devonshire’s fashionable Georgian spa town and, today, it once again holds the same status at the heart of Buxton’s town centre. However, there were darker years towards the end of the last century when the building lay empty, in disrepair and in need of a new use.
It took a wider vision, to regenerate Buxton as a significant spa destination, in order to restore the Crescent, the adjoining Natural Baths and Pump Room as a spa hotel complex and a visitor attraction. The Buxton Crescent and Thermal Spa project was a unique partnership which brought together two local authorities, national heritage funders and the private sector to restore the buildings in a way which was fit for the 21st century whilst preserving their historic character.
Richard was involved with the Crescent and Thermal Spa project from the start and will present how it came into being and then had to overcome a catalogue of seemingly insurmountable issues before the building’s were finally open to the public in 2021.
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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