Trading Tales and Tipples – A Heritage Walk

- Meet at the Pump Room
- Thursday 11 December
- 2.00pm
- SOLD OUT
- Accessibility Friendly
Delve into Buxton’s Shopfront Stories: A Guided Walk with Julian Cohen and Louise Brooks
Join local historian Julian Cohen and community cultural lead Louise Brooks for an engaging walk through Buxton’s charming lower and higher town shops featured on the Through the Shop Window Trail. Explore the rich history and unique stories behind some of Buxton’s most iconic shopfronts.
The walk concludes at the New Inn.
About the Hosts:
- Julian Cohen is a respected local historian and author, known for his deep knowledge of Buxton’s heritage and its historic shops.
- Louise Brooks is a strategic lead for Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, specialising in community cultural initiatives and heritage storytelling.
Details:
- Booking required.
- Route covers shops in both lower and higher Buxton on the Through the Shop Window Trail.
- Includes a free chocolate at Hot Chocolaterie.
Secure your place to uncover Buxton’s hidden retail heritage and enjoy a warm community experience.
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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