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How to Make the Most of Your Large Group Holiday in Buxton

  • Writer: Jenny Hardcastle
    Jenny Hardcastle
  • Jun 23
  • 2 min read
Two people clinking glasses at a bar, one with a cocktail, the other with beer. Warm lighting creates a celebratory mood.

🗓️ Plan Your Itinerary in Advance

Travelling with a group? A bit of planning helps avoid chaos:

✔️ Book early – Large holiday homes fill up fast ✔️ Mix fun with downtime – Keep your itinerary flexible ✔️ Reserve restaurants – Popular spots can get busy ✔️ Arrange transport – Consider taxis or a minibus for day trips

The Vault Pub great for group dining.
Friends cycling on the Monsal Trail through the Peak District
Image Credit: letsgopeakdistrict

🏞️ Explore Buxton’s Top Attractions Together

Buxton is bursting with must-see sights for groups:

  • Poole’s Cavern & Solomon’s Temple 🏰 - Discover underground wonders and panoramic hilltop views.

  • Buxton Opera House 🎭 - Catch a live show in one of England’s most beautiful theatres.

  • Pavilion Gardens 🌸 - Relax with afternoon tea, wander the gardens, or let little ones run free.

  • Monsal Trail 🚴 - Rent bikes and cycle through tunnels, valleys, and viaducts.

  • Peak District National Park 🏞️ - Hike, explore local villages, or take on outdoor challenges.

  • The Crescent Spa 💆 - Indulge in thermal pools and luxury treatments at Buxton’s iconic spa.

🎉 Enjoy Group-Friendly Activities

Make the most of your group time with fun shared experiences:

  • Pottery Painting 🎨 – Get creative at Buxton Pottery Studio

  • Pub Tour or Gin Tasting 🍸 – Discover historic pubs or sip locally made spirits

  • Games & Movie Night 🎲 – Settle in at The Victorian Bijoux House with snacks and films

  • Drinks under the Pergola 🔥 – Take advantage of sunny days and outdoor space

  • Photo Scavenger Hunt 📸 – Capture the town’s quirky corners and scenic spots

Pottery Painting classes in Buxton

Fancy a break like this? Book your midweek stay and enjoy exclusive local perks.



🍽️ Eat, Drink & Be Merry

No trip’s complete without good food! Buxton offers:

  • Traditional pubs

  • Independent bistros

  • Tapas bars

  • Cafés perfect for brunch

👉 Check out our next blog: “Best Group-Friendly Restaurants in Buxton” for top picks!



Hallway of Buxton’s Victorian Bijoux House
Elegant guest bedroom with tiger wallpaper.
Outside space with table and solar lighting.

🎯 Fancy this kind of trip? Book midweek and get discounts off local perks

Book a midweek stay at The Gathering House and enjoy:

🔹 Discounts off spa treatments at the Buxton Crescent Hotel 🔹 Discounts off a round of golf at the Cavendish Club

🔹 Discounts off elegant homewares at Hargreaves & Sons

🔹 A beautifully restored 6-bedroom home to reconnect, recharge and relax

👉 Book direct to unlock guest-only perks




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