High Peak

Properties and events in High Peak

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All Saints Roman Catholic Church open for visitors

All Saints Catholic Church, Church Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

All are welcome to come and see our beautiful church and grounds at this free event.

Architectural metalwork manufacture in the Buxton area - A talk by Trevor Gilman

The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As part of the Made in Buxton project, local historian Trevor Gilman shares his expert knowledge of the area’s industrial and craft heritage.

Assembly Rooms Open Day

Buxton Assembly Rooms, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Buxton Freemasons Open Day

Buxton Masonic Hall Ltd, George Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AY
In person
Pre-booking not required

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.

Buxton Opera House

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
In person
Pre-booking required

Buxton Opera House is delighted to be hosting a free open day for all to enjoy on Saturday 12 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.

Christ Church Burbage

Christ Church Burbage, St Johns Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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 The church is open to visitors with historical documents and photos display.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.

Christ Church King Sterndale

Christ Church, King Sterndale, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9SF
In person
Pre-booking not required

A small Victorian Church, built in 1847 in the Early English style, stands in a portion of the one time park to the Hall at King Sterndale.

Grin Low: A landscape where nature and industry have become inseparable Audio Heritage Trail

Pooles Cavern, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the hidden story of Grin Low. This immersive audio trail takes you on a journey through 330 million years of history, from ancient tropical seas to the roaring lime kilns that once made this hillside the industrial heart of Buxton.

Guided Walk & Tour of Lightwood

Lightwood Reservoir, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK176RN
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore Nestlé's regenerated Lightwood site, a former reservoir now thriving with wildlife. Discover its history and habitat restoration with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Ground may be steep/uneven.

Heritage Quiz

Partington Theatre, Henry Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8BW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Partington Theatre for an evening of local quizzing with a focus on local heritage. Test your knowledge, have some fun and enjoy a few snacks.

Historic church and graveyard

The Vicarage, Church Street South, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 7RU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Glossop Parish Church of All Saints has been the site of Christian worship since the 11th century.

Partington Theatre Open Day

Partington Theatre, Henry Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8BW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Learn about the founders of the towns most prestigious theatre.

Plainchant workshop

St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Sumner Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DP
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and learn more about plainchant, or plainsong, an ancient form of singing. An opportunity to sing!

St Anne's Church, Buxton, Derbyshire

Bath Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6HJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A beautiful and historic church, possibly the oldest building in Buxton. Its ornate interior is a wonderful testimony to its Anglo-Catholic traditional past.

St John the Baptist Church, Buxton, Derbyshire

St John the Baptist Church, St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Grade II star Regency church with decorated chancel and fine stained-glass windows. Highlighting connections with the Dukes of Devonshire and local music making. Free recitals on the William Hill organ at 1300 on 11th, 14th, 17th and 19th September

St John The Baptist Tideswell

Cathedral of the Peak, Commercial Road, Pen-y-Ghent, Manchester Road, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8NU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the medieval architecture of this amazing building known as 'The Cathedral of the Peak' An exhibition of photographs portraying the working life of people in the Parish of Tideswell throughout the ages.

St Mary Crowned Roman Catholic Church open to visitors

St Mary Crowned Catholic Church, Sumner Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit St Marys Church, the largest non-cathedral church in the North West of England. Some beautiful stained glass windows and the interior is bright and well-maintained following the decor being restored around 2020.

St Mary's Church, Buxton

St Mary's Church, Dale Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6LN
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to visit this lovely Arts and Craft Church.

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

High Peak Borough Council, Town Hall, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6EL
In person
Pre-booking required

The Crafts that Built Buxton: a walking tour to explore examples of the historic crafts needed when caring for older properties. We will learn about some of the past tradesmen of Buxton and see the buildings where they had their workshops.

The Crafts that Built Buxton: Reclaiming the Lost Skills Needed for our Historic Homes

Buxton Visitor Centre, The Pump Room, The Crescent, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join Kate Dickson, Director of Creative Heritage, for a captivating talk exploring the history of our built heritage and the forgotten craftsmen of the past.