Spring Gardens

Although not the oldest part of Buxton, Spring Gardens none-the-less consists of a mixture of the town's finest early and post modern architecture. It was during 1998, that the finishing touches were made to pedestrianize Spring Gardens, whereby the Precinct Shopping Centre was added on the north side. Together they form a fine bustling venue for shoppers and visitors alike. The town boasts a large number of classic high street shops, popular names that are normally associated with our much larger cities.

During the summer months, Spring Gardens becomes host to a number of highly talented, and sometimes colourful street entertainers. Here, the shopper and visitor are able to enjoy mime artists, jugglers and buskers, or to simply stand and listen to the delights of a variety of classical and modern musicians, an opportunity which greatly adds to the overall Buxton experience.

For approximately an hour or so, during the month of July, the shops momentarily close on Spring Gardens, while the town's carnival passes through on its circuitous route around the town, crossing the market place to finally disperse close to the Crescent.

Spring Gardens' Entry From Sylvan Park - August 2007