The Ultimate Buxton & Peak District Base: Activities for Every Group

Whether you are here for a milestone celebration, a big cycling weekend, or a multi-generational family retreat, The Old Stables puts you at the centre of the best the Peak District has to offer.

📍 Steps from Your Door (Central Buxton)

Leave the car in our private garage; some of Buxton’s most iconic landmarks are less than a 10-minute stroll away.

  • The Buxton Opera House: Catch a world-class performance or enjoy the annual Buxton International Festival.

  • Pavilion Gardens: 23 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens featuring a boating lake, miniature train, and artisan markets.

  • Eat & Drink: Walk to local favourites like The Old Hall Hotel (the oldest in England) or sample the vibrant culinary scene in the Market Square.

  • Poole’s Cavern: Explore the limestone "crystal” caverns and take a woodland walk up to Solomon’s Temple for the best view of the town.

🥾 Adventure & The Great Outdoors

We are the perfect gateway for groups wanting to conquer the National Park.

  • Walking & Hiking: From the gentle gradients of the Wye Valley to the dramatic "shivering mountain" of Mam Tor in nearby Castleton (15-20 min drive).

  • Cycling Trails: We are minutes from the Monsal Trail and Tissington Trail—traffic-free, flat rail trails perfect for families and groups.

  • Go Ape Buxton: Located just up the hill from the house, this high-ropes course is a must for thrill-seekers and hen/stag parties.

⛵ Water Sports & Day Trips

  • Carsington Water: A 30-minute drive takes you to the premier spot for sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding in the Peaks.

  • Chatsworth House: No visit is complete without touring the "Palace of the Peak," the historic seat of the Duke of Devonshire.

  • Alton Towers: Just a 35-minute drive, making us a great "base camp" for families visiting the UK’s top theme park.

Beautiful view of Monsal Head viewpoint overlooking the Headstone Viaduct, a popular day trip for families staying in Buxton.
The magnificent Georgian architecture of the Buxton Crescent and Thermal Spa, a landmark heritage site just a few minutes' walk from The Old Stables holiday home.
The high-ropes courses and forest platforms of Go Ape Buxton, located in Grin Low Woods just a short walk or 2-minute drive from our large holiday home.