Buxton's Pavilion Gardens

Behind the Buxton Opera House, close to the centre of Buxton, lies Pavilion Gardens, which was built by Edward Milner in 1871 - probably based upon his earlier work with Paxton.

The gardens cover 16 acres and are quite well landscaped, with the River Wye meandering through. They make a pleasant place to relax with walks, lakes, ducks, swans and a minature railway which runs in summer and offers rides to children.

There is also a hot house with a range of tropical plants, tea rooms with a function room which offers occasional entertainments and a bandstand, which on summer Sundays is normally occupied by a local brass band.

Next to the bandstand is the Octagon building which is a favoured location for antiques and craft fairs and hosts a wide range of other activities all year round.