This beautiful park is located within the heart of the spa town of Buxton, and is well loved and used not only by the local community, but also by visitors who travel far and wide to visit the town and park. The park has Grade 2 status and is included on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest. In 1996 the park benefitted from a £4.7 million restoration programme, funded and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Gardens provide a wide range of attractions and benefit greatly from the proximity of the Pavilion Gardens complex including Buxton Tourist Information Centre. Facilities include:
The proximity of the Pavilion Gardens complex provides a café and restaurant, as well as a yearly programme of events and activities in the Octagon. The Buxton Opera House also forms part of this complex, along with the Conservatory.
There is a 270 bay, pay & display car park, which is situated on the corner of St. John's Road and Burlington Road, with 8 disabled car parking bays on the lower level of the car park. The park can be accessed by bus.
The park obtained the prestigious Green Flag award as a first in Derbyshire in 2005, and has successfully retained the award since. The award, which sets quality standards for parks and open spaces, is assessed an annual basis and Pavilion Gardens will be entered again this year. In 2006 a Heritage Conservation plan was developed and this resulted in a Green Heritage Award for the park in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. It is hoped that this will be successful in 2010.
The park also has a 5 year Management Plan, incorporating the Heritage Conservation Plan, which can be viewed below.
The park has an extremely active and committed Friends group who have been working to support the park for the last 5 years. The Friends group are involved in a variety of activities including, organising and running events in the park, practical planting activities, working with local schools to encourage educational opportunities in the park, and fundraising. The group, who meet on a monthly basis, are currently working to develop the play facilities within the Park.
Pavilion Gardens Events (External website**)
If you would like further information about the Pavilion Gardens or the Friends group, please contact the Parks Service on 0845 129 7777 or customer-services@highpeak.gov.uk.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.
