Buxton Holidays

Buxton is the largest town associated with the Peak District, despite being located outside the national parks boundaries. That hasn't stopped it being one of the more popular destinations for visitors seeking a UK holiday filled with glorious scenery and traditional English culture, mainly due to the convenience of its direct rail link with Manchester Airport.

Buxton Old Town offers visitors a great opportunity to explore the many pubs and Victorian gardens at a leisurely pace, while taking in the impressive architecture of the surrounding buildings. Every Tuesday and Saturday the market place opens up, so visitors on a self-catering budget UK holiday can sample the local produce in a traditional setting. There are also Buxton's museums and art galleries, all conveniently housed under one roof, to explore.

 

Those seeking adventure outside the safety of their holiday cottages will be pleased to know that there are a number of activities to test the steel of even the most seasoned adrenaline junky. The caving, in particular, proves to be very popular in the surrounding Peak District, and Buxton is the perfect location to set up a base camp. Over the centuries water has eroded the surrounding lime scale to create underground wildernesses such as Axe Edge and Pooles cavern. The latter is ideal for those with no caving experience as it acts as a show cave for tourists. The visitors centre displays a number of archaeological exhibits found in the depths of Pooles Cavern making this location a must for those on a UK family holiday.

 

Buxton has proved to be a very popular destination for visitors seeking a UK walking holiday. With sites to visit like Solomon's Temple and the Pavilion Gardens tourists will be able to spend a huge proportion of their visit taking a relaxing stroll around the town, discovering visual delights hidden around every corner.