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Learn about Victorian Buxton as told by Robert Rippon Duke the architect responsible for many of Buxton’s iconic buildings. In full period dress his story begins outside the majestic Opera House. Please note, this tour is subject to the Devonshire Dome being open to visitors.
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Learn about Victorian Buxton as told by Robert Rippon Duke, the architect responsible for many of Buxton’s iconic buildings. In full period dress his story begins outside the majestic Opera House.
Robert Rippon Duke was the architectural advisor to the Duke of Devonshire as well as the foremost builder and architect of Victorian Buxton. Visitors to Buxton and even resident Buxtonians seem largely unaware of Mr Duke’s role in transforming Buxton from a village into a buzzing, fashionable Victorian spa town.
Join Mr Duke on the Pavilion Gardens promenade to first visit the Octagon Concert Hall, built in 1875. We then proceed through the town via The Crescent to the oft-overlooked buildings behind The Grove Hotel, finishing at his masterpiece the Devonshire Dome, now part of the University of Derby.
Discover Buxton Tours want to provide a great experience for everyone whatever their ages or abilities. This living history experience takes place outdoors.
Please phone and speak to any of us at Discover Buxton headquarters if you have any concerns. We are more than happy to help.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Pathways throughout the Pavilion gardens are suitable for wheelchair access. The Pavilion and the Devonshire Dome have good disabled access. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
8 disabled parking spaces are available at the lower level of the Pavilion Gardens car park and limited spaces are available along The Square and Water Street, at the other end of the Pavilion Gardens promenade.
There are several disabled toilets within the Pavilion Gardens building and also the car park and kiosk area. The car park and kiosk toilets are accessible by use of a Radar key. During the tour, the Devonshire Dome has accessible facilities.
