Peak District Locations – Buxton
Buxton in the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire has always been a favourite Peak District holidays destination but is well known for a number of different reasons as well. Not least of which is the fact that is the highest town of its size in the UK today, it is known as the capital of the High Peak region of the park , and of course it is also world famous for the medicinal (purportedly) properties of its spa and spring waters
Buxton’ s surrounding hillside has been populated since the beginning of mans existence probably due to the sheltered offered in some parts and potentially for the fact that high ground was always considered safer to ward of incursion invasions from neighbouring tribes and ancient factions.
The existence of ancient places of celebration and gathering have dated back over three thousand years before the arrival Of the Romans to the area in around 70 AD.
The Towns original development was to all intents and purposes relatively low key right up until the 18th century when the Fifth Duke of Devonshire commissioned John Carr to build an inspiring and luxurious Georgian Crescent that was to emulate a similar development in Bath and become a magnet to the gentry of the age.
The development of Buxton continued at a pace and it wasn’t many years before the Town became renowned across England and went on to become one of the favourite centres of culture and a sought after holiday resort for the rich and famous of the Victorian era wanting to visit the many fine examples of Peak District luxury accommodation that were now available.
Buxton has been developed on a series of small hills in the region and couple with the large areas of greenery this makes the Peak District holiday cottages here very sought after. Buxton is also home to the oldest hotel in the world (unless you know different) which has a guest list which includes Mary Queen of Scots
There is plenty for the visitor to see and do in Buxton whether you want a nice relaxing stroll along the serpentine walks where you can stop at many of the shaded seating areas along the way on a hot day on the banks of the River Wye.
For more culturally focussed visitors Buxton has a wealth of culture attractions and architecture that are a marvel to behold including a miniature crystal palace and the recently restored Buxton Opera house which has a full season of operatic and musical events throughout the year.
Buxton probably though apart from its majestic Peak District surrounding most notably know for its spring water which by all accounts takes around 5000 years to filter the porous limestone rocks of the region before breaking surface in the centre of the town.
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