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Country estate on the edge of the Peak District on the market at £1.595m
A Derbyshire Dales estate with a 1.5-kilometre private woodland driveway is up for sale.
Derbyshire Life Leading Ladies Afternoon Tea event, Breadsall Priory
Derbyshire Life hosted its first Leading Ladies Afternoon Tea event recently, in association with Breadsall Priory Country Club.
Community generosity and greenhouse matchmaking
Derbyshire’s popular potters, Elaine and Julia, share their month and top tips
The best wedding venues in Derbyshire for a perfect countryside celebration
Discover Derbyshire's finest wedding venues, from country houses and historic estates to Peak District hotels and lakeside retreats.
The catalyst for an outpouring of art and craft in south Derbyshire
Melbourne Festival has transformed Melbourne into a south Derbyshire hotspot of creativity.
Getting it right
Discover why acting as an executor is more complex than many people realise and where expert help can make all the difference.
Victorian country house in Derbyshire on the market at £2.75m
Beautifully positioned on prestigious Hob Hill, Holmeside Grange is a substantial Victorian country house
Fabulous local events to enjoy across Derbyshire this September
Fabulous local events to enjoy in Derbyshire in September 2026
A lovely circular walk through one of Derbyshire’s prettiest villages
Darrell Matkin takes in a lovely circular walk through one of Derbyshire’s prettiest villages, with panoramic views stretching across five counties
BBC Radio Derby presenter Becky Measures on her journey and campaign work
In 2006, at just 24 years old, Becky Measures was the youngest person in the UK to have a preventative double mastectomy
One of Derbyshire’s most distinctive destinations
Why and how Wirksworth has become one of Derbyshire’s most distinctive destinations
A Derbyshire house built for life’s big moments
Shottle Hall stands in the heart of 14 acres of rolling parkland, ancient trees and sweeping views across the Amber Valley.
An unexpected dining experience in an Eyam farmhouse
At Stella’s Kitchen in Eyam, Afro-Caribbean feasts are served up from a farmhouse overlooking the Derbyshire countryside.
Using trusts wisely: how they offer control when passing wealth to future generations
Claire Rudkin from Flint Bishop looks at how trusts offer families greater control when passing wealth to future generations
The origins of a cluster of pretty Peak District villages
The three small villages bear Buxton known as Sterndale Moor, King Sterndale and Earl Sterndale.
One of the most striking and celebrated hills in the Peak District
Parkhouse Hill, possibly one of the most striking and celebrated hills in the Peak District
Renowned guitarist Mark Webber on his Chesterfield roots
Mark Webber on his Chesterfield roots, life in one of the UK’s most influential bands and a renewed appreciation for Derbyshire’s countryside
The Derbyshire Life Home & Gift Show: how to buy your tickets
The Derbyshire Life Home & Gift Show takes place next month – here’s how you can get your hands on tickets
The son of a Sheffield steelworker who campaigned for the right to roam
From childhood rambles on Sheffield’s moors to leading the fight for the right to roam, Terry Howard helped change access to the countryside for generations of walkers
Get to know the exhibitors at the Derbyshire Life Home & Gift Show
The Derbyshire Life Home & Gift Show takes place on September 26-27 at the Central Co-op County Ground, Derby
Visit Buxton and What’s On This Weekend: 11th – 13th September
Visit Buxton This Weekend Looking to visit Buxton and things to do in Buxton this weekend? We can give you some weekend inspiration! Looking for more events? Check our WHATS ON IN BUXTON calendar where you’ll find more event listings for the coming months. For Heritage Open Day events in Buxton 2026 head to our […] The post Visit Buxton and What’s On This Weekend: 11th – 13th September appeared first on Explore Buxton.
Enhanced cleaning measures introduced at Pavilion Gardens to tackle goose poo problem
Enhanced cleaning measures at Pavilion Gardens to tackle goose poo problem High Peak Borough Council has announced ‘enhanced cleaning’ measures are being introduced at Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens to help reduce the impact of Canada Geese and safeguard the health of people visiting the park. “The numbers of this non-native species have grown significantly this summer […] The post Enhanced cleaning measures introduced at Pavilion Gardens to tackle goose poo problem appeared first on Explore Buxton.
The Queens Head Hotel & Public House – Live Music Listings
Lively town centre pub with live music every weekend | Latest Premiership action live & major sporting events shown | 30,000+ song/video jukebox | Comfortable, cosy rooms available The post The Queens Head Hotel & Public House – Live Music Listings appeared first on Explore Buxton.
Heritage Open Days 2026
Heritage Open Days Buxton 2026 – Events Listings Heritage Open Days Buxton 2026 takes place from 11th – 20th September across England, offering free access to over 5,000 events, and this includes Buxton. It’s the nation’s largest festival celebrating history, architecture and culture – inviting the public to explore hidden sites, enjoy guided tours, workshops and […] The post Heritage Open Days 2026 appeared first on Explore Buxton.
Popular walking festival returns to High Peak this autumn
High Peak Walking Festival 2026 Residents and visitors are being invited to step into the great outdoors and enjoy our stunning local landscapes, villages and towns when the popular High Peak Walking Festival returns in September. The festival is taking place from 18th to 27th September and is a chance for everyone to enjoy the […] The post Popular walking festival returns to High Peak this autumn appeared first on Explore Buxton.
New ‘Thomas’s Trail’ Nature Trail – Grin Low Woods
Thomas’s Trail Buxton Country Park You can now explore a brand-new family nature trail celebrating the Animals of Buxton: Past & Present, in Grin Low Woods (Buxton Country Park), thanks to a partnership between Buxton Civic Association (BCA) and the Thomas Theyer Foundation. Named Thomas’s Trail, the project reflects the shared commitment of both organisations […] The post New ‘Thomas’s Trail’ Nature Trail – Grin Low Woods appeared first on Explore Buxton.
First Look: Historic Winster Place to Be Restored as Part of £130 Million Buxton Regeneration
Spring gardens is the main shopping area for the town and also home to Springs Shopping Centre The post First Look: Historic Winster Place to Be Restored as Part of £130 Million Buxton Regeneration appeared first on Explore Buxton.
University of Derby – Buxton celebrates another year of outstanding Level 3 results
Students and staff from the University of Derby – Buxton came together in the Devonshire Dome today to celebrate another year of outstanding Level 3 results, as learners collected their grades and looked ahead to exciting futures at university, Higher Education and employment. The Buxton campus, which specialises in vocational training for school leavers, celebrated […] The post University of Derby – Buxton celebrates another year of outstanding Level 3 results appeared first on Explore …
September opening for Glossop Halls Mezzanine
Exciting new retail and leisure activities are set to launch in Glossop’s historic Market Hall next month when the much-anticipated Mezzanine opens. Work to install automatic air vents in the glazed roof over the main hall and the Mezzanine walkways starts this week – the final element of the transformation of the Halls. The scaffolding […] The post September opening for Glossop Halls Mezzanine appeared first on Explore Buxton.
Solar eclipse in Buxton and the Peak District – How and where to view
Solar eclipse Buxton Skywatchers in Buxton and across the Peak District will have the chance to witness one of the most impressive solar eclipses visible from the UK in decades on Wednesday 12th August 2026. The eclipse will be partial from the UK, with the Moon passing in front of the Sun during the early […] The post Solar eclipse in Buxton and the Peak District – How and where to view appeared first on …
Beloved Buxton Woodland Sculpture Martha Deliberately Vandalised
Buxton Civic Association (BCA) has expressed its sadness and frustration after Martha, one of the much-loved wooden sculptures in Buxton Country Park (Grin Low Woods), was deliberately knocked to the ground with significant force in what appears to be an act of vandalism. The incident has disappointed staff, volunteers and the many local families who […] The post Beloved Buxton Woodland Sculpture Martha Deliberately Vandalised appeared first on Explore Buxton.
Buxton Fringe Announces Awards for 2026
Buxton Festival Fringe held its eagerly-awaited Awards Ceremony in the grand surroundings of the Cavendish Room at The Palace Hotel for the first time. The event on Sunday July 26th attracted a host of Fringe entrants and committee members with Fringe Chair Ian Bowns leading the proceedings. Ian pronounced it a “really great Fringe” and […] The post Buxton Fringe Announces Awards for 2026 appeared first on Explore Buxton.