The Pavilion Gardens complex, situated alongside the Heritage Green Flag gardens, is a major regional attraction and iconic Buxton landmark.
The complex is managed by High Peak Borough Council and provides a focal point for visitors to the town and a key recreation area for residents. It is home to events, fairs and festivals, and provides space for visitors to eat, relax and shop.
With more than half a million visitors every year, we have a challenge to meet the modern demands of visitors by providing a high quality, customer focussed experience. Popular with High Peak residents and visitors to the area, the Pavilion Gardens has a unique role to play.
To date, the Borough Council has restored the 23 acre gardens and achieved the Heritage Green Flag status. In 2008, we restored and re-opened the Pavilion Gardens Conservatory. In 2009 we created a new café specialising in locally sourced food; a coffee and ice cream bar; a new tourist information centre and an award winning gallery and retail area, selling local arts, crafts and other products. In September 2010 the new Pavilion Arts Centre will open.
This will create a flexible space suitable for conferences, events and festival audiences, with retractable seating on the ground floor, as well as refurbishing the balcony. The Pavilion Arts Centre incorporates a new studio theatre offering an expanded and exciting range of theatre to complement Buxton Opera House.
Pavilion Gardens website (external website**)
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.