Talk: Saving the Cistern – the story of Higher Buxton’s first fresh water supply

The fountain on the marketplace of Higher Buxton was commissioned by the Duke of Devonshire in 1840 to provide fresh water for the residents. In addition to supplying essential drinking water, the fountain became the centrepiece of the annual wells dressing ceremony and is a prominent feature of the marketplace.

Join BCA's, Simon Fussell, for a talk and presentation to explore the development of the marketplace over the centuries, the significance of the fountain, including the street named after it, and the efforts of the Buxton Civic Association to restore this important Grade II monument, which has fallen into decline.

Buxton Civic Association (BCA) are Buxton's leading environmental and heritage charity. We own and manage 160-acres of woodland in Buxton, along with Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 16 September:

6PM Start

Location & directions

Poole's Cavern Visitor Centre, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH

Directions:

Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre, Café at the Cavern. Parking is pay and display (free for Blue Badge holders and BCA Oak Members)

Contact on day:

Simon Fussell

Telephone number:

+44129826978

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tickets must be reserved in advance on eventbrite.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-saving-the-cistern-the-story-of-higher-buxtons-fresh-water-supply-tickets-1412390360589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

13 Jun 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

15 Sep 2025 07:00 PM

Additional information

The venue will be open from 5:30pm for check-in. Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from Cafe at the Cavern.

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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