What's On
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Monday 8th July
Buxton Festival: FREE Audio Tours
Examine the history of the Devonshire Dome at your own pace with our Audio Tours. The tour was created by University of Derby students a few years ago and has been well-used and loved ever since.
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Monday 8th July
Buxton Festival: FREE Geotourist
Using your smartphone or tablet, explore the magnificent Devonshire Dome at your own convenience. Simply download the ‘Geotourist’ app to get started.
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Monday 8th July
Buxton Festival: FREE Heritage Hunter
Calling all little explorers, Vera Brittain needs your help!
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Monday 16th September - 11am - 2pm
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Vera Brittain tour
Enjoy a FREE guided tour of the Devonshire Dome to learn about the struggles and triumphs of Vera Brittain’s spectacular life.
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Wednesday 18th September - 11am - 2pm
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Vera Brittain Tour
Vera Brittain grew up here in Buxton, returning as a nurse in the Devonshire Royal hospital (now the University) during World War I. Enjoy our FREE tour to learn all about Vera’s spectacular life.
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Wednesday 18th September - 10am
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: The Derbyshire Blues
Join us for our FREE talk as University Professor Keith McLay covers the history of the militia regiment
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Wednesday 18th September - 2:30pm
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Prisoner of War Camps
Learn about the history of the two prisoner of war camps located in Buxton from 1917 to 1919.
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Thursday 19th September - 10:30am
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Becoming Mary Queen of Scots
Discover the fascinating tale of Mary Queen of Scots with our FREE tour.
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Thursday 19th September - 12:30pm
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Buxton Civic Association
Join us for our FREE event to learn all about Buxton Civic’s origins and how they’ve evolved over the years.
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Thursday 19th September - 2.30pm
HERITAGE OPEN DAY: Vera Brittain Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Devonshire Dome by a costumed character, to learn more about the struggles and triumphs of Vera Brittains’s spectacular life caring for the wounded soldiers.