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The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Large Groups Visiting Buxton

  • Writer: Jenny Hardcastle
    Jenny Hardcastle
  • 4 days ago
  • 2 min read

🏡 Where to Stay in Buxton: The Perfect Base

Your home for the weekend?The Gathering House – a stylish, spacious home in the heart of Buxton, designed with groups in mind.

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Outdoor space under a pergola with solar lighting and flowers

📅 Friday: Settle In & Soak Up the Views

3 PM – Arrive at The Gathering House

Welcome your group to Buxton! Unpack, explore your elegant home, and toast the start of your trip with a can of Buxton Beer from Buxton Brewery.


5 PM – Sunset Walk to Solomon’s Temple 🌄

Take a short, scenic hike for panoramic views over Buxton—perfect for group photos and fresh air.

7 PM – Dinner at Santiago Tapas & Wine Bar 🍷

Tuck into Spanish sharing plates and toast your weekend with a bottle of Rioja in this cosy, group-friendly gem.

9 PM – Evening Cocktails at Socks & Buskin 🍸

Wrap up your first night with expertly made cocktails in a stylish, low-lit bar tucked away in Buxton's historic centre.

indoor pool at the Crescent Spa Hotel, Buxton

🧗‍♀️ Saturday: Caves, Creativity & Craft Beers

9 AM – Brunch at Noonology

Fuel up with specialty coffee and delicious brunch favourites in this modern café loved by locals.


11 AM – Explore Poole’s Cavern & Woodland Trail

Join a guided tour of ancient limestone caverns, then stroll through nearby woodlands towards Grin Low.


1 PM – Lunch at The High Peak Bookstore 🍽️

Browse the huge library of books to buy and indulge in homemade food.


3 PM – Pottery Painting & Rooftop Drinks 🎨🍹

Get creative at Buxton Pottery Painting, then head up to their secret rooftop for relaxed drinks with a view.


7 PM – Thai Dinner at Khomkhai 🍛

Feast on fragrant curries, noodles and small plates at one of Buxton’s most loved group dining spots.


9 PM – Craft Beer Tasting at Buxton Brewery Trackside 🍻

Sip local brews and enjoy live music at this cool, railway-side taproom—a laid-back way to end the evening.


Buxton Brewery trackside beergarden overlooking fields

🌸 Sunday: Spa, Strolls & a Classic Roast

9 AM – Spa Morning at The Crescent 💆

Unwind at Buxton’s historic spa with thermal pools, saunas, and a full wellness experience in this beautiful Georgian setting.


12 PM – Sunday Roast at The Vault 🍗

Head back for a classic roast dinner—Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg, and all the trimmings.


2 PM – Farewell Walk through Pavilion Gardens 🌿

Finish your weekend with a peaceful stroll through Buxton’s beautiful Victorian gardens before heading home.



🏠 Stay in Style: The Gathering House Experience

Just minutes from Buxton's Crescent Spa

🛏️ 6 Bedrooms| 🛁 2 Bathrooms | 🌳 Private Yard


  • 🛏️ Boutique bedrooms with vintage flair

  • 🍽️ Statement dining table for celebratory meals

  • 🚿 Twin rainfall showers and elegant bathrooms

  • 💻 Fast Wi-Fi for hybrid retreats or Netflix downtime

  • 🎁 Midweek spa discount included when booking direct





 
 
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