Buxton campsites

Buxton hosts Poole’s Cavern and Country Park, the ultimate all-weather attraction. Take a tour with an expert guide into a chamber of crystal stalactites and stalagmites, venture into Grimlow Woods and reach the magic of Solomon’s Temple. Here you'll want to investigate the visitor centre and then take to the heights of Go Ape’s highest adventure course.

Next up is the beauty of the Pavilion Gardens, 23 acres of award winning gardens to be precise with a miniature train, activity park and play area and a toddler’s area, a great way to keep the little ones entertained.

Budding archaeologists should head to Buxton Museum and Art Gallery with an ever-changing programme of events, exhibitions and activities including fossils, bones, teeth and treasures all from within the local area.

Looking for more green spaces? Ashwood Park offers formal gardens, multi-use games area and even a bowling green and tennis court, all this with the River Wye trickling along in the background located in the heart of Buxton.

What better than visiting a spa town, then filling your bottle with free fresh water from the Well of St Anne. Don’t miss the impressive Pump Rooms while you’re visiting, highly decorated with beautiful stained-glass windows and stunning marble work.

Animal lovers will be in their element in Buxton with two equally great locations to choose from. Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park is home to otters and owls offering keeper experiences and expert talks.  It’s also home to an impressive eagle.  Archie’s Farm is a petting farm with an abundance of animal interaction not to mention Archie the Donkey and his other donkey friends.

All aboard The Buxton Victorian Tram. See Buxton through the ages on this tram and learn all about the history of the town and its iconic locations and buildings.

Just out of Buxton you can find Corbar Wood and Corbar Cross, where you should grab your camera and walking shoes and head for the hills.  Corbar Woods is 54 acres of semi-natural woodland with rewarding views from the top at Corbar Cross, one of the best views of the town and beyond.

A short drive south will allow you to visit the atmospheric Axe Edge Moor or a short drive west will get you up the Shining Tor which is a great place for taking in more superb views. Your next stop could be nearby Bakewell or you might love a stop in Manchester's vibrant city centre even more.