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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

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#2 of 43 in Things to do in Buxton

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Award-winning Pavilion Gardens hosts regular arts, crafts, antiques, and jewelry fairs. This historic site offers a rare combination of walks, lakes, play areas, and miniature train rides, attracting over half a million visitors every year. Opened in 1871, the gardens were designed by renowned Victorian architects Joseph Paxton and Edward Milner. The main building houses the city’s official visitor center, where you can take care of all your accommodation needs and browse through the best local attractions. Grab a quick bite at the gardens’ coffee bar, or visit the Pavilion Cafe for a hearty meal prepared using the finest and freshest local produce. The gardens also contain a modern arts center, so be sure to check online for a list of upcoming special events and live performances. Put Pavilion Gardens on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Buxton trip planning website .

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• By Newt0n7

  The pavilion gardens proved an excellent location for an early morning walk. well maintained real focal point for this part of Buxton, close to opera House. Would be very happy to spend longer in...  more »

• By neildF7776PD

  An excellent facility. Open on New Years Day. Good food available, cinema, Opera House with pantomime, Cinderella. Lots of visitors and appears very popular with local people as well as visitors...  more »

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• By CJ H

  Really beautiful place to visit. There are restaurants and cafes and also there was music being played at the bandstand. There was also a gathering of little quirky stalls you could buy products from. Also there is a small train for young ones to travel around the park on. Beautiful gardens. Very lovely place.

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• By Windy Routes

  As town parks go, this is a well landscaped with quite a bit going on. It's gardens make for a pleasant stroll or dog walk, there is plenty if water features with an abundance of waterfowl, also children's play area and miniature railway . One of the lakes has pedalos/boats available for hire. Than there are the well maintained historic buildings; tea rooms, lovely conservatory, concert hall and much more.

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