Flat 9, Eagle Parade. Buxton

30/01/2026

A few ideas for you this week?

31/12/2025

With 2025 almost over we would like to wish everyone a blessed and prosperous 2026.
Rumer has it snow is on the way next week.

21/11/2025

Cold but clear sky's. Autumn in the Peaks

14/11/2025

Full listings for whats on in Buxton and things to do - live music, kids activities, visitor attractions, outdoors, theatre, film and more:

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Update on the Buxton light switch on events. There are two!
Information on both below:

Pavilion Gardens Saturday 15th November:
Christmas Magic is Coming to Pavilion Gardens!
Join us on Saturday 15th November from 10am-7pm for a truly magical day as we celebrate our Christmas Light Switch On - and yes... real REINDEER will be joining us!
There's festive fun for everyone all day long, including:
High Peak Comps running exciting
competitions
Santa's Grotto 4pm-7pm - meet the man himself!
Live music on the Bandstand from fantastic local artists
High Peak Radio broadcasting live
throughout the day
Fairfield Junior School children recording for their radio show
A special appearance from Para-Cyclist World Champion Katie Toft
Mulled wine, street food, and artisan
market stalls
Children's fairground rides + Lights switch on at 6.30pm
Bring your family, wrap up warm, and experience the magic as we light up Pavilion Gardens for Christmas!
Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
Saturday 15th November | 10am-7pm
• Light Switch On & Festive Fun All Day!
Are you an outdoor market trader interested in joining us? Email:
[email protected]

AND

Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On
Saturday 22nd November 2025 from midday until 8pm (Light Switch on at 7pm in the Crescent near Turners Memorial)
This is the BIG Buxton Town Centre
Christmas Lights Switch On event, not to be confused with the Pavilion Gardens one!!
Throughout Spring gardens, The Crescent and the Square there will be lots of Christmas stalls, Various Hot food vendors including Greek Food, Crepes, Pizza, Curry, Burgers and hot dogs.
Doughnuts & Sweets
Lubens Bar with mulled wine & beer
Barista Coffee & Hot Chocolate
Santa's Reindeer from 3pm until 7pm near the Pump room
Family entertainment all day for all to enjoy
Back again this year!! FREE Santa's grotto © with Santa and his elves, this will be situated near St Annes Well in the Crescent from midday until 7pm, every child will receive a free gift.
Family funfair
Don't miss our festive illuminated stilt walkers.
Buxton Community Choir
Fairfield Brass Band
Live Bands, featuring 21st Amendment, The Hard Stuff, Rockin Red Rocket and Long in the Tooth.
The lights will be switched on at 7pm in the Crescent by Buxton Opera House Aladdin
Pantomime stars alongside the Mayor, Councillor Dom Elliot-Starkey Come and enjoy this fabulous FREE
Christmas event.
For enquiries please contact Jane on 07976006822/email [email protected]

31/10/2025

FULL Events Listings - Bonfire Night in Buxton and the Peak District 2025 - What's on, where and when - venues/ticket prices/how to book: