Discover a town inspired by water in the award-winning Buxton Crescent Experience... Step inside the iconic Crescent and bring history to life in an engaging, interactive space at the site of the world-famous mineral spring. Facing the Crescent is Buxton Visitor Centre | The Pump Room. Historic in its own right, the Pump Room is home to St Ann's Well- the original natural spring where Buxton's water emerges to this day, freely available to everyone. The Pump Room is the perfect location to recharge and plan your next moves - our staff are waiting to help you supercharge your visit. Buxton Visitor Centre and the Crescent Experience are operated by Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust, a registered charity.
This was a fantastic experience inside the Grade I-listed crescent, telling all about the history of the building! The stories go way back to its construction and usage for things like medicine, artefacts and miniature models are included too. An interactive VR allows us visitors to see the point of view of going above the crescent in a balloon centuries ago which was amazing, as was the room lit up with a water effect!
Excellent place to visit while in Buxton. Self guided tour tells the story of the development of Buxton as a spa from Roman times to the present day. Displays are first class including: static, audio visual, virtual reality and interactive.Helpful staff to assist if required.
Great historical and informative experience. Was interactive and good amount of details. The guides are also very knowledgeable. I particularly liked the apothecary part downstairs! Whole building has been restored so well. Worth popping to the cafe too.
Amazing Georgian architecture but not quite the opulent surroundings as in Bath or Harrogate, still well worth a visit though.
Very well done, informative and entertaining in the space they have available, a pity there is no access to the amazing Assembly Room in the hotel. The talking portrait is by far the best one I've ever seen and the virtual balloon trip over Georgian Buxton is great.
We didn't have time to the centre experience but we did visit the visitor centre and did do the children's trail that took us on a lovely short tour of the historic part of Buxton. Kids loved it and gave us a great activity to do in our very short visit to Buxton. Staff were lovely and helpful.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
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This was a fantastic experience inside the Grade I-listed crescent, telling all about the history of the building! The stories go way back to its construction and usage for things like medicine, artefacts and miniature models are included too. An interactive VR allows us visitors to see the point of view of going above the crescent in a balloon centuries ago which was amazing, as was the room lit up with a water effect!
Excellent place to visit while in Buxton. Self guided tour tells the story of the development of Buxton as a spa from Roman times to the present day. Displays are first class including: static, audio visual, virtual reality and interactive.Helpful staff to assist if required.
Great historical and informative experience. Was interactive and good amount of details. The guides are also very knowledgeable. I particularly liked the apothecary part downstairs! Whole building has been restored so well. Worth popping to the cafe too.
Amazing Georgian architecture but not quite the opulent surroundings as in Bath or Harrogate, still well worth a visit though.
Very well done, informative and entertaining in the space they have available, a pity there is no access to the amazing Assembly Room in the hotel. The talking portrait is by far the best one I've ever seen and the virtual balloon trip over Georgian Buxton is great.
We didn't have time to the centre experience but we did visit the visitor centre and did do the children's trail that took us on a lovely short tour of the historic part of Buxton. Kids loved it and gave us a great activity to do in our very short visit to Buxton. Staff were lovely and helpful.
