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Pavilion Gardens, Buxton

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Pavilion Gardens hosts regular arts, crafts, antiques, and jewelry fairs. This historic site offers a rare combination of walks, lakes, play areas, and miniature train rides, attracting over half a million visitors every year. Opened in 1871, the gardens were designed by renowned Victorian architects Joseph Paxton and Edward Milner. Put Pavilion Gardens on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Buxton trip planning website.

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By Kathryn B

We never specifically intended to see this park, but we happened to walk through it while exploring the town. It is a fine example of a Victorian park, with a picturesque bandstand and the imposing...

We never specifically intended to see this park, but we happened to walk through it while exploring the town. It is a fine example of a Victorian park, with a picturesque bandstand and the imposing... more »
By davidhI5507RK

There's all way's something going on here, there's a light railway for the kids, an array of wildlife. waterfalls and fountains as the river Wye meander's through.

There's all way's something going on here, there's a light railway for the kids, an array of wildlife. waterfalls and fountains as the river Wye meander's through. more »

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By Cath Fielding

The Pavilion Gardens and the whole of Buxton park is an awesome space. Gorgeous stream containing ducks and geese. The park and is beautifully maintained. A miniature railway train runs round part of the lake (twice) at a very reasonable price. Autumn colours were amazing and the streams and rivers were flowing and flowing over the weirs and waterfalls. Beautiful sights and sounds. Lovely big children’s playground. Sound footpaths throughout to park area. Very accessible for all levels of mobility. Highly recommend

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By Nicola Whitham

Large park with a pond filled with Canada Geese and a greenhouse. Shane it was raining heavily when we are there. Definitely worth a visit in the summer. Very nice park. The greenhouse is nice to walk through as well. Had a large coffee shop inside.

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