A series of open days, talks, guided walks, a pop-up exhibition by Buxton Museum & Art Gallery and a business networking morning will all feature in this year’s heritage festival.
Dates have been announced of consultation events for HPBC’s project regenerating Lower Buxton.
A public hustings hosted by the We Are Buxton community forum has been arranged for Wednesday 26 June, 7.30pm at Buxton Methodist Church.
The enthusiastic crowd, which included a cross section of ages and people, including children and a few dogs, held “We love BMAG” banners.
A mass gathering is being organised for 11am on Saturday 8 June outside Buxton Museum & Art Gallery.
Buxton, a place to live, work and play. Watch the new promotional video for the town.
Members of Vision Buxton raise their concerns about the the continued closure of Buxton Museum and the lack of progress by Derbyshire County Council, offering suggestions to ensure it isn’t lost from the town
Nestlé Waters is seeking re-certification against the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard (AWS) for its bottling site at Waterswallows, Buxton and welcomes public comments as part of the audit.
A ~£250k grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will be BCA to undertake organisational development ahead of its diamond anniversary in 2027.
Buxton becomes the first community in the High Peak, awarded the status and leading the way to tackle throw-away plastic at source.
Production of the 2023/2024 edition of the Buxton Town Guide is now underway. Don’t miss this chance to advertise in this popular brochure.
Vision Buxton gets behind The Big Help Out’s call for volunteers in the community.
View the new promotional video for the spa town of Buxton, Derbyshire in the Peak District.
Vision Buxton Board members, Roddie MacLean and Philip Barton, together with retail member Matt Nuttall from Potters of Buxton, recently met with representatives of McDonalds and their PR consultants, BECG. Initiated by McDonalds, this was essentially a forum for them to make their case for the development and the following documents were presented for information. It…
Vision Buxton is coordinating a familiarisation (FAM) visit for coach tour operators and other groups interested in visiting the town. The visit takes place on Monday 5th September 2022. Hosted by Parkwood Leisure at the Pavilion Gardens, it will include welcome presentations, an exhibitor workshop, lunch, town tours with Discover Buxton Tours and further…
Local businesses are invited to attend a free workshop at the Crescent to learn how to use Buxton’s new marketing toolkit ‘Refreshingly Buxton’. The new toolkit, ‘Refreshingly Buxton’, was commissioned by High Peak Borough Council as part of its Visitor Economy Strategy for the town. It replaces the previous ‘England’s Leading Spa Town’ toolkit which…
To ‘e’ or not to ‘e’? That is the Question St Ann or St Anne? Whilst in the process of updating the Visit Buxton website and some of our productions, such as the town guide and group travel pack, we arrived at a point of contest ̶ whether to spell St Ann/e with an…
The Vision Buxton Marketing Group is now coordinating the production of the next Buxton Town Guide, the free visitor brochure with comprehensive information about visiting the town. “The official Buxton Town Guide is a must if you are a visitor or even if you are a local Buxtonian.” “Luke Bates, Buxton Visitor Centre The current…
How can we create the future we need and want for our town? If you live, work, study, own property, or run a business in Buxton, we want to hear from YOU. Everyone, young and old, from every part of Buxton, is invited to take part in the Big Buxton Conversation 2. The four…
Buxton Town Team has launched a draft of their sustainable travel plan for Buxton – ‘Buxton on the Move’ – and is now seeking feedback. The plan arose from the ‘Buxton on the Move’ conference in 2016 after which their Access, Parking, Traffic and Transport Group was set up. The group was tasked with…
The home of Buxton Water is the first site in the UK to achieve the prestigious Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard certification with platinum status, the highest level of certification available. The pioneering water stewardship work of the Nestlé Waters facility in Buxton, and its engagement with the local community, has seen it awarded…
Transition Buxton is holding a ‘Big Buxton Conversation’ about the future of our town. What if everything turned out okay? What would Buxton look and feel like in 2030? How can we create the future we need and want? Groups and individuals, businesses and residents, everyone from every part of Buxton are invited to take…
Residents group ‘Buxton Neighbourhood Forum Community Interest Company (CIC)’ has applied to High Peak Borough Council to designate a neighbourhood area and neighbourhood forum for Buxton under sections 61F and 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. The application is now out for public consultation. Having neighbourhood area and forum designations will mean that the…
The ‘Buxton on the Move’ project steering group, chaired by the Buxton Town Team’s Access, Parking, Traffic & Transport Group and Derbyshire County Council’s Sustainable Travel Team, is developing a network of safe routes for walkers, cyclists and in some cases horse riders, as much as possible of it traffic-free, which will link residential areas with…
Nestlé Waters UK Ltd is seeking the Alliance for Water Stewardship certification for their site at Waterswallows just outside Buxton, Derbyshire. The audit will take place on 25 November 2020. For further information and details on how you can provide input, please visit www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/buxtonaws. For more information about the Alliance certification, visit a4ws.org/.
ShopAppy is coming to Derbyshire! ShopAppy.com, a “one-stop, local, online shop” is a fast-growing, ‘support local’ movement across the UK which aims to bring people back to their local high streets, markets and town centre but online. The ShopAppy.com website and trading platform, which is backed by Visa, enables customers to see what local shops…
Earlier this month, the Ensana Buxton Crescent Health Spa Hotel opened its doors after a five-year redevelopment project led by VINCI Construction UK. Rosie Fraser Associates and Bearwood Associates Ltd have been commissioned, as independent evaluation consultants, to undertake an evaluation of the ‘Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa Hotel’ project. They will be reporting…
In June 2020, Vision Buxton appointed a new member to the Board of Directors, Hayley Lloyd House, who is the Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability for Nestlé Waters UK. Nestlé Waters UK has played a vital role in Buxton’s economy for many years in the bottling and distribution of Buxton Mineral Water, being a…
From the next issue, the Pure Buxton and Pure Peak magazine titles are to be merged under the Peak banner, although with the blue of the Buxton magazine. The magazine will feature a dedicated Buxton editorial section included alongside the contents from the wider area. Previous distribution arrangements will continue, and therefore advertisers will benefit…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please find information below from councils, services, local businesses, attractions, events and town groups – click on the category titles. Information is being kept as up-to-date as possible – timing of updates are noted. Please follow the links for more information and full statements. Anything to add? Please email administrator@visionbuxton.co.uk.…
Overflowing bins and a blanket of plastic cups and food containers on the Slopes, High Street and Market Place are familiar sights on Carnival day. As part of their ‘Plastic Clever Buxton’ initiative, Transition Buxton would like to reduce the environmental impact of this popular day, and other community events such as the Buxton Spring…
High Peak Borough Council (HPBC), last July, received funding from the government’s Future High Street Fund (FHSF) to draw up detailed proposals to transform the Spring Gardens area of Buxton and create a town centre fit for the 21st Century. Buxton was one of the 50 towns chosen out of ~150 which applied. The proposals have…
Towards the end of 2019, Buxton was successful in its application for funding from the Heritage Action Zone initiative, and the town passed the first stage of its application for funding under the Government’s Future High Street Fund scheme. Realising that, with the Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa’s imminent reopening, the town’s retail and hospitality…
Following the release of the Buxton Visitor Economy Strategy (VES) Report this July, a discussion regarding the town’s digital presence took place at the Old Hall Hotel between interested parties including Vision Buxton (for the Visit Buxton website and media), Explore Buxton and Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire (for the Visit Peak District & Derbyshire…
In early November, Jonathan Dawson, General Manager at Buxton Crescent Hotel & Thermal Spa, gave a presentation to our members at the Old Hall Hotel to update us on the renovation and plans moving forward. Hotel Jonathan began the presentation answering the question on most people’s lips – “the Crescent will open when it is ready” (but…
A group of Derbyshire organisations and individuals are working together to re-establish a passenger rail link between Manchester and the East Midlands, linking the north and south of the county, via the re-instatement of the line from Rowsley to Blackwell, permitting through journeys from Derby to Buxton and Manchester via Bakewell and the Peaks. Having…
Buxton Fringe has revealed that this year’s bumper Fringe40 festival resulted in approximately 12,890 tickets being sold, a 43% increase on 2018. Meanwhile combined audience and performer spending resulted in a nearly £350,000 contribution to the local economy. Fringe40 was the biggest ever Fringe with 220 separate events. The average per performance audience figure for…
Businesses in the Buxton area are being asked to complete a short survey (just 10 questions) to help Transition Buxton (TB) gauge the scale of existing and planned activity to reduce the use of single-use plastic by local businesses. This is part of an initiative that aims for Buxton to be one of the first…
A small site on Water Street which leads to the Buxton Opera House, left derelict for eighteen years, has been transformed into a charming sensory garden thanks to the efforts of Buxton Civic Association (BCA) and its members. They hope the spot will become a haven for bees, birds, butterflies and general wildlife’. More than…
Buxton has been shortlisted for the next stage of the Future High Streets Fund (FHSF) following an expression of interest submitted by High Peak Borough Council in March 2019. The town is one of 50 across the country chosen from more than 300 applications. Each is awarded up to £150,000 to work up proposals in…
Stakeholders in the town met at the Devonshire Dome on the afternoon of Tuesday 9 July for the formal launch of the final version of the Buxton Visitor Economy Strategy (VES). To download a copy of the report, click here (1MB). The afternoon included an announcement of priority actions, discussion around how to take these…
Nestlé Waters is supporting Buxton Football Club with the running of their hotly anticipated youth academy, which is due to open its doors in September this year, marking the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships within the local Buxton community. Buxton Football Club, a member of the Northern Premier League, is home to a brand…
The official reopening of The Pump Room took place on Monday 24th June, the celebratory event was attended by over 80 guests including project partners, funders, sponsors, volunteers and representatives from local organisations and groups including Vision Buxton Chair, Roddie MacLean. A restored bust of the 7th Duke of Devonshire was revealed and guests were…
On the evening of Wednesday 22nd May 2019, the Pump Room filled with locals and not-so-locals interested in improving Buxton’s accessibility. Hosted by Sandra Jowett from Buxton Festival Fringe and Scott Russell from the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, the evening began with a performance from Chesterfield’s Fairplay Signing Choir to the delight of the audience:…
Working together for a more inclusive town Accessible Buxton Reception & Launch Event Wednesday 22nd May 5.45pm-8pm The Pump Room, Buxton Buxton is a great town and there is a lot happening which supports inclusive access. Wouldn’t it be great to bring people together to talk about what we do well and what…
Buxton Civic Association are seeking donations to help support a their project to create a sensory garden on Water Street. With the Crescent soon to be restored to its former glory and attracting travellers from all over the world and the exciting developments planned for the Pavilion Gardens, the rest of the town can help…
Friends of Buxton Station and Buxton Town Team launch a new survey as part of the Buxton Town Travel Plan project. Friends of Buxton Station are working with Northern and the Community Rail Partnership to promote and improve the service and stations on the Buxton Line. They have worked together with members of Buxton Town…
Nestlé Waters UK promotes water stewardship in Buxton on World Water Day 2019, as part of their ‘Caring for Water’ programme. To celebrate UN World Water Day on March 22nd, Nestlé Waters UK opened its factory doors and welcomed key local stakeholders to discuss the merits of working together for implementing collective water stewardship practices…
Local charity, Voluntary and Community Services Peaks and Dales, who help over 5,300 people in the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak area to live safer and more fulfilled lives is undergoing some exciting changes. From 1 March 2019, they will be Connex Community Support. Connex Community Support, originally established in the High Peak as Buxton Volunteer…
Buxton Cinema and Connex Community Support have joined forces to bring more social activities to the local communities, over 65s. Alive and Kickin’, part of Connex Community Support (formerly known as Voluntary & Community Services Peaks & Dales) is a Comic Relief-funded project designed to offer the over 65s a whole range of activities. From…
The University of Derby has appointed a new director for its Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism (CCHT), based at its Buxton campus. Brendan Moffett (pictured), who is currently chief executive officer at Nottingham-based company Marketing NG, will take up his new post in April. He will oversee the delivery of degree courses at the…
“A Moment in Time for Buxton” The Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust hosted an update event at the Devonshire Dome on Tuesday 4th December. The event featured a number of speakers who gave details of their involvement of the redevelopment project and answered questions from the floor. Kate Dickson from Creative Heritage Consultants Ltd presented…
Would you like to advertise your business in the next Buxton Town Guide? Please see the rates below. It will have a print run of over 75,000 and be available throughout Buxton and further afield. To reserve space, email David Mulholland of Galloways printers: david@galloways.co.uk. The deadline is 30th November 2018 and artwork is required…
Lauren Curry, Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator, from the Alzheimer’s Society and member of the Buxton & High Peak Dementia Action Alliance, came to speak to our members at our September meeting at the Devonshire Dome. Lauren is funded through Derbyshire County Council, Public Health to coordinate the “Dementia-Friendly Communities” (DFC) initiative throughout North Derbyshire. …
At our Marketing Group Meeting on Wednesday 19 September, hosted by the Pavilion Gardens (HPBC), we were invited to have a look round the Octagon Concert Hall. It has been closed since October 2015 and is very nearly ready to re-open. You may have noticed the hoardings on the Promenade have come down. The HPBC expect…
Our organisation is responsible for running the Visit Buxton website. We have recently relaunched the site thanks to funding assistance from the Bingham Trust and sponsorship from the University of Derby (Buxton). The update, rebuilt by IT Solutions of Hardwick Street, offers a smart phone-friendly website that provides residents and visitors to the town…
Transition Buxton, a group who work together with others on projects that will help the community to thrive as we adapt to cope with climate change, are offering Free Home Energy Check surveys along with their thermal imaging camera to help you determine what energy-savings you could make to your home. Their trained assessors will check what insulation…
The Buxton Crescent & Thermal Spa Heritage Trust are looking for an experienced Office and Financial Administrator to join their team and to support the development of the growing charity. The role will be based in the Trust Office at the Devonshire Dome, Buxton. It is initially a Fixed Term contract for 18 months with…
At the Vision Buxton Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday 9th June at the Old Hall Hotel, the Board decided to make changes to the member discount available to members. Previously a £10 discount was only available to small businesses with 10 employees or fewer in the second and third year of a three year…
Electric Vehicle Charging – let’s welcome more visitors. As a business or organisation perhaps providing some car parking facilities for your customers and staff, we would like to draw your attention to a valuable opportunity. The rate of electric car ownership in the UK is growing very quickly indeed. In December 2017, 2.9% of new…
We are very pleased to announce that for the Vision Buxton Members’ Tour of 2018, we will be heading to Bradburys Cheese packaging factory in Staden Business Park. We will be given an introduction to the company with a Q&A, shown around the factory and taste some their award-winning cheeses. Originally founded in…
Our new website went live in early March. Kindly redesigned through the voluntary contribution of Rich Graham of Buxton Website Design and hosted by IT Solutions in Buxton. With a more mobile/tablet-friendly and accessible design, it enables visitors to connect with us more easily on the go. Let us know what you think!
It was announced last week that the NHS and other public sector bodies have agreed a deal with Nestlé Waters UK worth almost £1.8m to create a new, state-of-the-art healthcare centre across two-thirds of the old bottling plant site. The other portion of the site is under proposal for specialist, retirement care accommodation. For more…
Buxton has received £62,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a study looking into how the town can best use its heritage buildings and capitalise on it’s legacy as a centre for wellbeing. The study is commissioned by the ‘Buxton Visitor Economy Strategy Steering Group’ which consists of representatives from key groups in town, including…
The board of Vision Buxton has appointed leading place management consultants The Mosaic Partnership to carry out a feasibility study to determine whether a BID would be right for Buxton town centre. The BID Feasibility Study has now started, and businesses are invited to put forward their views on what projects they feel will benefit…
The annual official Town Guide is the only dedicated Buxton visitor guide and this year’s version is out soon. The new look 1/3 A4 guide will be 48 pages. This year 77,000 copies of the popular guide will be printed for free distribution to visitors and potential visitors to the town. It includes useful information including…
Buxton Squash club have new t-shirts featuring the Buxton logo and they look great! Buxton Squash club have 2 teams that play in the North West Counties Squash League. They train on a Monday evening at the Fairfield Centre and play matches on Thursdays against teams from Macclesfield, Prestbury, Bollington, Alderley Edge, New Mills, Disley,…
Colleagues from the Town Team and the University joined Vision Buxton on July 5th in providing mentors to help Year 9 students during their PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) Day. Their task was to work for the day on a promotional campaign to promote Buxton. Working in small teams the students were encouraged to…
Nine Derbyshire market towns inlcuding Buxton now have a new ally to help them swell and share visitor numbers, realise their full tourism potential and boost their vibrancy. Jessica Grocutt, who has been appointed Market Towns Project Officer by official tourist board Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, will be working closely with town teams, councils,…
Celebrations in the Pump Room as the Crescent Trust is Launched! A new era in the Crescent’s fascinating history was marked with the launch of the Buxton Crescent & Thermal Spa Heritage Trust in a celebratory event in the Pump Room on Tuesday 20 June. Over 80 guests joined the Trust’s Patron the Duke of Devonshire…
Mosaic have been appointed to produce the Feasibility study for Buxton and they started work on Monday 8th May 2017. Mosaic have a 100% success rate in turning feasibility studies into BIDs. They have worked on around a third of the UK BIDs (that is around 80). More info on our BIDs page.
Wednesday 3rd May 2017 We had a very interesting and enjoyable visit to HSL on 3rd May. We had a tour of the building and were able to see some of the wide range of facilities at HSL in Harpur Hill. These include laboratories for measuring the slip resistance of floors and footwear, or for…
Buxton Swimming Pool, Saturday 11 March 2017 3.30 pm – 6 pm Swim for half-an-hour and raise money for your cause or charity and ours! FREE TEAM ENTRY (4 persons): Your sponsorship is shared equally between your cause and ours, which is equipping a classroom for Neema Primary School in Kenya. Can you help by downloading…
High Peak Borough Council’s Heritage Regeneration Grant Scheme could help! Financial help is available to help fund projects aimed at restoring and repairing historic properties including listed buildings and those within conservation areas. Grants of up to £10,000 will be awarded to projects to restore or repair traditional commercial frontages within town and village centres…
Swizzels Matlow Ltd factory, New Mills and the Torrs Gorge Wednesday 15th February 12 noon to 2pm Come and think outside, share your successes, ideas and creative problem solving with like minded women. There will be a short presentation and Q&A about the factory, their confectionery manufacture and what success means to them, before heading off for an…
