The Crafts that Built Buxton: a walking tour to explore examples of the historic crafts needed when caring for older properties

Join Kate Dickson in partnership with Buxton Civic Association, to learn about some of the past tradesmen of Buxton and see the buildings where they had their workshops.

Duration 60 to 90 minutes; walking on pavements. Please wear sensible footwear for walking and wear appropriate clothing (bring an umbrella!) for the weather conditions on the day. The walk will take place across Buxton town where we will walk on public footpaths which may be along busy roads. Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness as some uphill walking may be required during the walk.

Meet by the old market cross (stump!) on the south side of Buxton Town Hall, on the Market Place, SK17 9EL.



Headsets will be provided to enable everyone to hear.

Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome to join this walk.



Cost: FREE - This is a free event offered as part of the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival



Booking: Tickets must be reserved on eventbrite.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

Tours at 9:30 and 11:30

Sunday 20 September:

Tours at 14:00 and 16:00

Location & directions

High Peak Borough Council, Town Hall, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EL

Directions:

Meet by the old market cross (stump!) on the south side of Buxton Town Hall, on the Market Place, SK17 6EL.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking is required.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-crafts-that-built-buxton-a-walking-tour-exploring-historic-crafts-tickets-1997449603534?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

11 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

17 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk will take place across Buxton town where we will walk on public footpaths which may be along busy roads. Participants should have a reasonable level of fitness as some uphill walking may be required during the walk. Headsets will be provided to enable everyone to hear.

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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