Guidebook for Buxton
Food Scene
Lovely, old fashioned tea rooms with delicious afternoon tea being the highlight. The cakes are to die for!
6 The Square
6 The SquareLovely, old fashioned tea rooms with delicious afternoon tea being the highlight. The cakes are to die for!
Tiny café, crammed with delicious made to order sandwiches and brunches. Does a fab 'Full breakfast' and homemade cakes and pastries. The owners are very friendly and there's outdoor space to eat when weather permits. Less than 5 minutes walk from our house..a bit too convenient sometimes as our waistlines will testify!
5 London Rd
5 London RoadTiny café, crammed with delicious made to order sandwiches and brunches. Does a fab 'Full breakfast' and homemade cakes and pastries. The owners are very friendly and there's outdoor space to eat when weather permits. Less than 5 minutes walk from our house..a bit too convenient sometimes as our waistlines will testify!
Absolutely the best Thai food for miles around and within 5 minutes walk. They also have a takeaway within 100 yards of the restaurant.
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Khomkhai Thai Cuisine
9 Scarsdale PlAbsolutely the best Thai food for miles around and within 5 minutes walk. They also have a takeaway within 100 yards of the restaurant.
Santiago
George StreetDelicious, authentic Tapas restaurant, bar & deli
This is a great place for Mexican & American food. Hearty portions, good service and a lively atmosphere.
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The Lone Star
George StreetThis is a great place for Mexican & American food. Hearty portions, good service and a lively atmosphere.
Lubens
Tasty food and superb service. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and efficient.
Drinks & Nightlife
The locally brewed ales are really worth trying, though beware...some of them are so strong they only serve them in smaller measures!
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Buxton Brewery Tap House and Cellar
George StreetThe locally brewed ales are really worth trying, though beware...some of them are so strong they only serve them in smaller measures!
Cheap and cheerful food and drink. You can't go wrong if you're looking for value for money.
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The Wye Bridge House
Fairfield RoadCheap and cheerful food and drink. You can't go wrong if you're looking for value for money.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful Victorian parkland with lake and promenades. Great for joggers or just to take in the surroundings and architecture, plus worth stopping off for coffee or an ice cream!
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Izityalo ze-Pavilion
Saint John's RoadBeautiful Victorian parkland with lake and promenades. Great for joggers or just to take in the surroundings and architecture, plus worth stopping off for coffee or an ice cream!
Essentials & Fuel
Esso
127 London RdJust round the corner from us, less than a 3 minute walk
Shopping
Lovely, traditional shop selling all types of cookware. Also has a sweet, old fashioned tearoom upstairs
Hargreaves & Son
16 Spring GardensLovely, traditional shop selling all types of cookware. Also has a sweet, old fashioned tearoom upstairs
Arts & Culture
Stunning theatre that shows all kinds of Music, Opera, Comedy and more. Worth seeing just for the internal architecture alone.
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Buxton Opera House
Water StreetStunning theatre that shows all kinds of Music, Opera, Comedy and more. Worth seeing just for the internal architecture alone.
Entertainment & Activities
If you looking for something adventurous, well worth a go. A lot of fun and the beautiful woodlands add to the experience.
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Go Ape Buxton
Green LaneIf you looking for something adventurous, well worth a go. A lot of fun and the beautiful woodlands add to the experience.