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’Difficult Buildings’: a walking tour around some of Buxton’s best, but sadly increasingly at risk, architectural gems
Join Kate Dickson, Director of Creative Heritage Consultants Ltd and a resident of Buxton, for this walking tour, as we explore the reasons why some buildings may be vacant and some of the challenges and opportunities for bringing them back into use.
A Buxton Quarry in the 1930s: in photo and film
Join Frank Emerson as he takes you deep into the industrial heritage of Buxton with a visual journey through a 1930s quarry.
A Guided Walk to the Deercote
A guided walk from The Children's Country House at Sudbury to explore historic parkland features on the National Trust estate, including the Deercote. This is the only time it is available to visit for the general public.
Archaeological investigations around Bakewell
A pop-up exhibition with handling objects by Archaeological Research Services Ltd at Bakewell Visitor Centre.
Assembly Rooms Open Day
Step inside one of Buxton’s most elegant historic spaces! Explore the beautifully restored Assembly Rooms, uncover their rich history, and experience the grandeur of this stunning Georgian venue.
Behind the Scenes - Derby Local Studies and Family History Tour
Join us for a tour around the library stores and find out about the origins and development of the Derby Local Studies collection. Along the way you can enjoy the architecture of CH Aslin's old Magistrates Courts.
Bell tower at Bakewell Parish Church
Behind the Scenes at Bakewell Parish Church’s belltower.
Belper Unitarian Chapel Architectural Heritage
The Chapel will be open for visitors to explore our beautiful historic building with Strutt Family burial vaults. We are offering heritage displays and will share with visitors details about our heritage as part of our celebrations.
Building on Heritage: Echoes of Buxton’s Past in Shaping Its Future
Meet Keith Hamilton from Stephenson, Hamilton and Risley Studio and learn about the plans for revitalising Buxton.
Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House is delighted to be hosting a free open day for all to enjoy on Sunday 21 September 2025. A series of free venue tours will be available to book online, alongside opportunities to explore our spaces if not booked on a tour.
Buxton Pop Up Museum at the Library
Whilst Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is currently closed, come and visit the team at their temporary home at Buxton Library, handle some real museum artefacts and ask any questions, and say hello to the famous Buxton bear!
Buxton Time Trail: Look Closer, Spot the History!
A family-friendly town trail, where you'll uncover Buxton’s fascinating past by spotting hidden architectural details from different historic periods. Look closer at the town’s buildings, from grand Georgian facades to Victorian embellishments.
Calke Abbey
With peeling paintwork and overgrown courtyards, Calke Abbey is one of the National Trust's unique houses, where you can discover the tales of an eccentric family who amassed a vast collection of hidden treasures.
Cavendish Village Hall Exhibition the Wood land People & Gypsy culture
Visiting exhibitions in the Village hall, Native American Woodland cultures from Canada and the United States and Romany Gypsy culture. Spencer's heritage yard will be open on the Moorend, with renovated top floor.
Celebrating restored medaeval stained glass in Dronfield Parish Church
Church open 9-5 to view newly restored mediaeval glass 13-16th September re-Dedication service 10am Sunday 14th September
Chesterfield Architects and Victorian Grand Designs
A guided tour around Spital Cemetery taking in aspects of the design, the lives of past architects and builders and a chance to explore the design of the chapels and entrance pier, all Grade II listed.
Christ Church Burbage
Everyone is welcome to come. The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display. There will be a guided tour of the churchyard with reference to notable local people buried here and their Burbage connection.
Church and Community
There will be displays from the various groups that currently run at the church. We will also be displaying information on our plans to future proof the building, and would love to hear any ideas on how the church building could be used.
CWGC Tours 2025 - Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Swadlincote District (Church Gresley) Cemetery.
Darley Dale Station History
Exhibition room open all day. Talk on the station's history and the restoration of the footbridge each day, followed by a tour of the site including Briddon Rail building.