# Things to see in Buxton (United Kingdom): 96 places and when to go

> Buxton is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 96 places in and around it, mainly Nature (40), Mountains (28), History (20). The best known are Kinder Scout, Lyme Park and Arbor Low. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/buxton/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 53.2585, -1.9153
- **Places:** 96 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (40) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/montana/) (28) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (20) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (15) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/senderismo/) (13) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fauna/) (10)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 26 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Kinder Scout, at 636 m.

## What to see in Buxton

The places in and around Buxton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Kinder Scout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kinder-scout/): Hill in Derbyshire, England, UK · 14 km
- [Lyme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/lyme-hall/): Grade II* listed country estate and park in Cheshire East, United Kingdom · 13 km
- [Arbor Low](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbor-low/): Neolithic henge monument · 14 km
- [Axe Edge Moor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/axe-edge-moor/): Moorland and hill in Derbyshire, England, UK · 3.7 km
- [Mam Tor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/mam-tor/): Hill near Castleton in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England · 12 km
- [Peak Cavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/devil-s-arse-peak-cavern/): Cave in Castleton, Derbyshire, UK · 13 km
- [Pilsbury Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/pilsbury-castle/): Motte-and-bailey castle in Pilsbury, Derbyshire, England, UK · 11 km
- [Poole's Cavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/poole-s-cavern/): 2 million year old, natural limestone cave on the edge of Buxton in the Peak District, in the county of Derbyshire, England · 1.2 km
- [Shining Tor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/shining-tor/): Hill in the Peak District National Park, England, UK · 6.3 km
- [Shutlingsloe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/shutlingsloe/): Mountain in United Kingdom · 9.0 km
- [Blue John Cavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/blue-john-cavern/): Show cave in Derbyshire, England · 12 km
- [Cat and Fiddle Inn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cat-fiddle/): Pub in Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, Cheshire, England, UK · 5.8 km
- [Fin Cop](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fin-cop/): Mountain in the United Kingdom · 12 km
- [Gib Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gib-hill/): Barrow in Middleton and Smerrill, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England, UK · 14 km
- [Peak Wildlife Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-wildlife-park/): Zoo near Leek, England · 22 km
- [Treak Cliff Cavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/treak-cliff-cavern/): Show cave in Derbyshire, England · 12 km
- [Adlington Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/adlington-hall/): Country house in Cheshire, England, UK · 17 km
- [Anson Engine Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/anson-museum/): Museum based in Poynton, England, United Kingdom · 15 km
- [The Bull Ring](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bullring-henge/): Neolithic henge monument in Derbyshire, England, UK · 5.2 km
- [Chrome Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/chrome-hill/): Hill in Derbyshire, UK · 6.3 km
- [Eldon Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/eldon-hill/): Hill in Derbyshire, UK · 9.6 km
- [Eyam Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/eyam-hall/): UK historic house museum · 16 km
- [Five Wells](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/five-wells/): Chambered tomb · 7.1 km
- [Giant's Hole](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/giants-hole/): Cave in Derbyshire, England · 11 km

And the other 72, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Grindslow Knoll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/grindslow-knoll/), [Tegg's Nose](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/tegg-s-nose-south-peak/), [Black Edge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/black-edge-summit/), [Brown Knoll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brown-knoll/), [Burbage Edge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/burbage-edge/), [Cats Tor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cats-tor/), [Cheeks Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cheeks-hill-boundary/), [Croker Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/croker-hill/), [Eccles Pike](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/eccles-pike/), [Gun](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gun/), [High Wheeldon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/high-wheeldon/), [Lantern Pike](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/lantern-pike/), [Merryton Low](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/merryton-low/), [Mount Famine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/mount-famine/), [Oliver Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/oliver-hill/), [Parkhouse Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/parkhouse-hill/), [South Head](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/south-head/), [The Roaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-roaches/), [Brookfield Pond Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brookfield-pond-nature-reserve/), [Chee Dale Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/chee-dale-nature-reserve/), [Deep Dale Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/deep-dale-nature-reserve/), [Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/derbyshire-dales-national-nature-reserve/), [Hadfields Quarry Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hadfields-quarry-nature-reserve/), [Hollins Hill bowl barrow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hollins-hill/), [Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kinder-scout-national-nature-reserve/), [Poynton Coppice Local Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/poynton-coppice-local-nature-reserve/), [Priestcliffe Lees SSSI](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/priestcliffe-lees-sssi/)
- **Temples**: [Holy Trinity Chapel, Capesthorne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holy-trinity-chapel/), [The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Edale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holy-trinity-edale/), [Jenkin Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/jenkin-chapel-st-john-the-baptist/), [St Bartholomew's Church, Longnor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/longnor-parish-church/), [Macclesfield United Reformed Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/macclesfield-and-bollington-united-reformed-church/), [St Catherine's Church, Over Alderley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-catherine-s-church/), [St Christopher's Church, Pott Shrigley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-christopher/), [St Hugh's Church, Foolow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-hugh-s-church/), [St James' and St Paul's Church, Marton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-james-and-st-paul-s-church/), [St Michael's Church, Macclesfield](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-michael-s/), [St Michael's Church, Wincle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-michael-s-parish-church-wincle/), [St Saviour's Church, Wildboarclough](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-saviour-s-church-wildboarclough/), [St Matthew's Church, Hayfield](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-matthews/)
- **History**: [Holy Trinity Church, Ashford-in-the-Water](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holy-trinity-parish-church/), [St James' Church, Gawsworth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-james-church-gawsworth/), [White Nancy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/white-nancy/), [Chapel Milton Viaduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/chapel-milton-viaduct/), [Gawsworth New Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gawsworth-new-hall/), [Gawsworth Old Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gawsworth-old-hall/), [Magpie Mine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/magpie-mine/), [Nether Alderley Mill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/nether-alderley-mill/), [Gawsworth Old Rectory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/old-rectory/), [Bowstones](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-bowstones/), [The Lantern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-lantern/)
- **Hot springs**: [Buxton Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/buxton-natural-mineral-baths/)
- **Food and drink**: [Bollington Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bollington-brewing-company/), [Forest Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/forest-distillery/), [Intrepid Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/intrepid-brewing-company/), [Storm Brewing Co Ltd](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/storm-brewing-co-ltd/), [Torrside Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/torrside-brewing/), [Whaley Tap House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/whaley-tap-house/), [Wincle Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wincle-brewery/)
- **Mountains**: [Rockhall Cottage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/don-whillans-memorial-hut/)
- **Hiking**: [E2 connector hiking trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/e2-connector-hiking-trail/), [E2 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/european-long-distance-path-e2-west-part-united-kingdom/), [E2 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/european-walking-route-e2-west-uk-north-west-england/), [Gritstone Trail (Disley - River Dane)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gritstone-trail-disley-river-dane/), [Gritstone Trail (Lyme Park Alternative)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/gritstone-trail-lyme-park-alternative/), [Peak District Boundary Walk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 1](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-1/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 17](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-17/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 18](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-18/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-19/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-2/), [Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 20](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/peak-district-boundary-walk-stage-20/)

## When to go to Buxton

The best time to visit Buxton is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 49 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 33 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 43 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 15 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 24 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 15 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 18 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 18 |

In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18. In April, 96 of the 96 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Buxton

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.2585%2C-1.9153)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.2585%2C-1.9153)

## Other towns nearby

- [Matlock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/matlock/): 53 places · 28 km
- [Sheffield](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/sheffield/): 130 places · 30 km
- [Stoke-on-Trent](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/stoke-on-trent/): 68 places · 34 km
- [Manchester](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/manchester/): 167 places · 35 km
- [Winsford](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/winsford/): 36 places · 41 km
- [Warrington](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/warrington/): 64 places · 46 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Buxton?

The best known: [Kinder Scout](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kinder-scout/), [Lyme Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/lyme-hall/), [Arbor Low](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbor-low/), [Axe Edge Moor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/axe-edge-moor/), [Mam Tor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/mam-tor/). In all, 96 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Buxton?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 18.

### How do you get to Buxton?

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 26 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.2585%2C-1.9153) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Buxton as the destination and these 96 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).