Explore Derbyshire

08/02/2024

It might be snowy today but we are planning ahead for our first talk of the year (many more in the pipeline).

The social circles of victorian buxton and it's influence on the development of the town.

If you would like a talk on a wide range of topics from medieval all the way through to the Cold War both local interest and national let us know. We will be announcing dates of our walking tours very soon too.

07/01/2024

Always lovely to find images like this one of the Palace Hotel, Buxton complete with it's original entrance and access (now blocked up near the dome entrance).

This is a fantastic building from the 1860s period of Buxton when tourism came to it's prime for the town.

We are looking forward to bring involved with a number of events covering this period around the Buxton area including the Buxton Belle Époque Ball in July.

16/12/2023

A wonderful day in Buxton today. Ideal for visiting the many independent shops for your Christmas shopping.

If you cannot think of what to get? Why not book a tour for 2024.

If interested pop us a message to find out more.

28/11/2023

On your adventure with Explore Derbyshire you will find out about a wide range of things from local to exotic like the Bakewell elephant that escaped.

Find out more about the tours and the adventures you can have by popping us a message.

23/11/2023

21/11/2023

Competition time!

Would you fancy a private tour for up to 6 people, bringing Buxton's History to life through stories, tales and authentic costume?

To enter all you have to do is like and share our page plus you can tag who you would bring along to increase your chances of winning!

The winner will be contacted on the 1st December to arrange the tour.

19/11/2023

Here at Explore Derbyshire we can provide a wide range of talks, demonstrations and even themed afternoon teas. So if you fancy finding out about fashion changes with a good brew, its defiantly for you!

We have a wide range of knowledge (including original items) from the 1400s to the 1940s tied into the High Peak area and further afield.

If you would like to find out about our walking tours, demonstrations or other features, pop us a message.

All our tours and talks are tailor made for groups of all sizes and subjects.

11/11/2023

So many towns and villages were influenced during the Great War from men leaving for the front to providing care to even career changes especially within the spa towns and industry.

On this day let us not forget all they gave for our lives today. Please spare a moment at 11 for the anniversary of armistice.

Over this weekend, spend a moment about what they gave and explore something local from a memorial to a building that was used during the first World War. You will find out so much more about your local area and what people went through.

If you have any family stories, we would love to hear them.

Below are a number of images from the Buxton area.

01/11/2023

The seasons are changing but the colours are amazing especially with lovely buildings too.

From spring you will be able to join us on our adventures to explore the history of the fabulous sites and locations across the High Peak and into the Derbyshire Dale's.

If you would like to find out more about our new costumed tours explore the past then get in touch. Each tour is tailor made giving you and your group an unique experience.

You can pop us an message via our page.

10/10/2023

Did you know we are currently creating a series of walking tours across North Derbyshire?

From exploring the Spa and grandeur of Buxton to the hills and valleys of the Peak district. Within your tour we will be heading back in time with authentic historical costumed characters covering the exciting history and the dark history of the past, From the excitement of exploration to the dark deaths of disease!

If you are interested in finding out more about the new tours pop us a message and give us a follow.