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Pavilion Gardens and The Opera House
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Buxton has many fascinating places of interest for both the visitor and tourist. Beginning with the centre of the town, there is the Pavilion Gardens with its building complex that consists of the Opera House, a grand building with a rich and stunningly decorated interior, it plays host to a variety of entertainment productions.  The Octogon Hall  Opera House, following external renovation Short video of the Opera House (July 2008) Short videos taken in the Pavilion Gardens (August 2008) |
 Opera House Lamp  Opera House - Ceiling  Conservatory Adjoining the Opera House, there is a fine Conservatory with a beautiful display of flowering and non-flowering garden and tropical plants the year round. |
In the gardens, there is the newly erected Bandstand, a memorial to Burbage Band Conductor, Don Redfern. Here, music is played during the summer months to the delight of those sat along the promenade, taking in the sunshine. Other entertaining activities take place in the open air during the season. For those who would take some refreshment, there is the Lounge/Restaurant with its balcony Coffee Shop.  Early Tickets from the Gardens Further along, we arrive at the Cafeteria and adjoining shops. Ahead, the visitor will also see the grand domed Concert Hall, a building that plays host to a variety of exhibitions and collectors fairs throughout the year. There is also the Paxton Suite which is used for conferences and events, including a demonstration of Well dressing during July. 
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Continuing on our journey, the gardens has its own indoor swimming pool on the right, whilst to the left, there is a children's play area with swings etc. At the time of writing, there is much restoration work being carried out within the whole of the gardens.
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 Pavilion Gardens - Autumn 2003 |
 Pavilion Gardens - Autumn 2003  Pavilion Gardens 3 - Autumn 2003 |
Pavilion Gardens - Winter opening hours :
| Monday to Friday | Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays | |
| Coffee Shop | 10.00am - 3.00pm | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
| Promenade Bar | 11.00am - 3.00pm | 11.00am - 5.30pm (Saturdays & Bank Holidays) 12noon - 5.30pm |
| Bar Snacks | 12 noon - 2.30pm | 12noon - 4.30pm |
| Cafeteria | 10.00am - 3.00pm | 10.00am - 5.30pm |
Email address : paviliongardens@highpeak.gov.uk
Other Pavilion Pictures :
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