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Ultimate Group Holiday Guide to Buxton: Large Group Accommodation and Peak District Experiences

  • Writer: Jenny Hardcastle
    Jenny Hardcastle
  • Mar 10
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 23

Explore Buxton’s Best Group Activities & Experiences

Planning a group holiday to the Peak District? Our Buxton group travel guide covers the best large group accommodation and unforgettable experiences in and around Buxton. Whether you're organising a birthday, reunion, or weekend away, we’ve rounded up the top things to do for groups in Buxton and the Peak District.


Dining table at Victorian Bijoux House Buxton – perfect for group holidays

Why Choose Buxton for Your Group Holiday?

Nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Buxton offers an incredible mix of adventure, relaxation, and group-friendly activities. Our self-catering holiday home provides the ideal launchpad for exploring this historic spa town and surrounding attractions.


Top 6 Group Experiences in Buxton

1. Explore Poole's Cavern & Solomon's Temple

💡 Group Adventure Highlight: Perfect for team building and group exploration! Discover a stunning limestone cave with group-guided tours, followed by a scenic woodland walk to Solomon's Temple. Capture panoramic Peak District views for your group memories. 📸

🎟️ Group Tip: Book a private guided tour for a more intimate experience.

Group tour inside Poole’s Cavern, a top Buxton group attraction
Poole's Cavern - 5 mins from the house

2. Creative Group Activity: Pottery Painting

💡 Why Groups Love It: Hands-on creativity for all ages! At Buxton Pottery Painting, your group can design unique pottery pieces. Bonus: An exclusive rooftop space perfect for post-activity gatherings.

📍 Location: Cavendish Arcade, Buxton 💲 Discount on group bookings for all our guests

Pottery painting activity for large groups in Buxton


3. Gin Tasting for Adult Groups

💡 Grown-Up Group Fun: Elevate your gathering with a premium tasting experience at Forest Gin Distillery. Sample handcrafted, award-winning gin and rum, distilled with wild foraged botanicals from the Peak District. Enjoy a guided tasting and mix up some delicious cocktails with your group! 🌿


Tasting room at Buxton gin distillery – ideal for group events
Forest Distillery


4. Cycle the Monsal Trail

💡 Group Adventure: One of the UK's most beautiful cycling routes! Rent bikes and explore old railway tunnels, limestone dales, and scenic viaducts. Perfect for groups with mixed fitness levels - e-bike options available!


5. Luxury Group Relaxation at The Crescent Spa

💡 Unwind Together: Historic thermal spa experiences! Enjoy thermal pools, saunas, and group massage packages in a stunning Grade I listed building.

💲 Special offer for all our guests

Relaxing group spa experience at Buxton’s Crescent Hotel
Credit: Ensana

6. Evening Entertainment at Buxton Opera House

💡 Group Night Out: Enjoy theatre, comedy, and live music! Book group tickets for a memorable evening of entertainment.


Evening entertainment at Buxton Opera House for groups
Credit: David J King


Your Perfect Group Accommodation: The Victorian Bijoux House

Our Peak District group holiday home offers:

✅ Sleeps up to 12 guests

✅ Fully equipped group kitchen

✅ 6 double bedrooms with locks

✅ Parking for 2 vehicles

✅ High-speed Fibre WiFi

✅ Walking distance to Buxton town center

✅ Comfortable shared living spaces

Ideal for:

✅ Family reunions

✅ Corporate retreats

✅ Birthday parties

✅ Friends' getaways

✅ Large group celebrations


Looking for the perfect base for your group getaway?

Book the 6-bedroom The Gathering House in central Buxton for stylish comfort, exclusive guest discounts, and walkable access to top attractions.




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