The Parish is made up of the two villages of Chinley and Buxworth, and various other hamlets, settlements and isolated farms.
Buxworth began life named ‘Buggesworth’ in 1222 - meaning ‘Bugge’s enclosure’. Bugge was the name of the Nottinghamshire family who, after making their early fortune in the woollen industry, moved to the Peak District.
The Peak Forest Canal came to Bugsworth in 1798, and was in continuous operation until 1928. Limestone was brought to Bugsworth Basin from Dove Holes via a tramway, part of which is now a well-used bridleway alongside the beautiful Black Brook.
The Inland Waterways Protection Society has restored the Basin which is now listed a Grade 1 Industrial Archaeological Site and was re-opened for navigation in 2005.
The Navigation Inn serves as a central point for the village.
Chinley- First mentioned in 1285 ‘Chynleye’, the village remained a small rural centre until 1866 when the railway brought new development. The village today contains a range of small shops including grocers, deli, post office, carpet sales, indian restaurant, newsagents, launderette and chemist. There is also a doctors surgery, community centre, bowling green and fortnightly youth club.
Chinley, Buxworth and Brownside Parish Council
Buxworth & Brownside Community Association
The Chinley, Buxworth & Brownside Community Association is an organisation set-up to deliver a range of community and leisure improvements in the Parish. It came about through the Parish Plan consultation in 2005 and has been set-up to make the Parish a better place to live, work and spend your spare time.
In 2009, the Community Association set up a community cinema in the Chinley Community Centre on Lower Lane in Chinley. Films are shown on the 2nd Saturday of every month.