Welcome to Discover Buxton

Take a journey with us through the fascinating history of Buxton. Our knowledgeable guides are all local people with a real passion for the town. Discover Buxton Tours offer the best way to see and experience a town we all love.

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Join our character guides anna Seward and anne Lister as part of Buxton’s Georgian festival in September .

Book your tickets here.

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Happy New Year!
Hope to see you soon in 2026

Accessibility

We aim to provide a great experience for everyone whatever their ability. We customise our tours and adapt them to the needs of our audience. See our accessibility information here and if you have any questions, concerns or requirements, please contact us.

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The tram is back! Our original, iconic tours aboard the ‘Wonder of the Peak’ tram recommence on Saturday 15 April. Find out more and book here.

Accessibility

We aim to provide a great experience for everyone whatever their ability. We customise our tours and adapt them to the needs of our audience. See our accessibility information here and if you have any questions, concerns or requirements, please contact us.

Buxton Festival Fringe 2024

Book for Anne Lister character-led walk here.

5.30pm-6.30pm on 5, 7 & 14 July

Buxton Georgian Festival 2024

Book additional tours with Anna Seward here.

Fri 27 Sep at 4pm & Sat 28 Sep at 12noon

Book additional tours with Anne Lister here.

Sat 28 Sep at 3.30pm & Sun 29 Sep at 12noon

We now have a series of themed walking tours available to book online. Click to find out more.

About our guided tours of Buxton

Reviews

  • star rating  Buxton Walking Tours - A walking tour with Netta was booked for us whilst visiting friends in Buxton. What a knowledgeable & passionate guide she is, not only did we learn about the wonderful... read more

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    September 14, 2026
  • star rating  Delightful!! - It was brilliant! Netta is very charming and incredibly knowledgeable. We went around to a lovely assortment of places and it was extremely good value for money.

    avatar thumb Amy H
    September 14, 2026
  • star rating  Engaging and knowledgeable walking tour - We had a delightful walk around the beautiful Georgian buildings in Buxton and were well informed and entertained by Netta as to their history and significance. Netta was engaging and... read more

    avatar thumb Hilary V
    September 14, 2026
  • star rating  Great tour around Buxton - Had a wonderful tour around Buxton with Netta yesterday. It was great to listen to someone who is so enthusiastic about her subject and we learnt so much about... read more

    avatar thumb Sharon R
    August 23, 2026
  • star rating  Excellent tour - It was a wonderful positive experience. Netta Christie was our guide, who has a marvelous knowledge of the area. We went out for over three hours and there... read more

    avatar thumb Warren M
    August 13, 2026
  • star rating  One of the best tours I have ever been on - Our guide was excellent . We were a group of 14 elderly visitors. The pace was perfect and we could hear everything she said. I particularly enjoyed the visit... read more

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    July 25, 2026
  • star rating  Interesting walking tour of Buxton - As the organiser of the group the booking process was very easy Netta responds to emails very quickly, nothing is too much trouble. We were a large group and... read more

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    June 3, 2026
  • star rating  Guided Walk Through Buxton's History (with 'foodie' stops) - I booked a private group walking tour of Buxton with the amazing Netta which also included 'foodie stops' at Charlotte's Chocolatier. the Redwillow Taproom and the Buxton Pudding Emporium. ... read more

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    May 17, 2026
  • star rating  Tour guide proud to show off Buxton - Netta was very knowledgeable about the area and full of enthusiasm. Her passion for Buxton was palpable. If you’re looking for a guide to tell you the history of the... read more

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    May 13, 2026
  • star rating  Fun visit to Buxton - Our group had a wonderful experience with our guide Netta, as she walked through Buxton with us. We spent over 2 hours learning about Buxton, it’s history, both past and... read more

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    April 22, 2026

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The Season to be Seen

Buxton is still a stage. The season is still unfolding. Join us and be a part of it.

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Derek Burton

BC27: Tunstead & the RS8 Locomotive

A labour of love. Hear about an ex-member of the Tarmac quarrying team which came back to visit - a bright yellow 23 tonne steam locomotive, known as the ‘Clockwork…

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