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Location
The whole day takes place in the centre of historic Buxton in the Peak District. All the venues are a short walk from each other, even the rail staion is less than 10 mins walk away. For those coming to the evening party from New Mills we are laying on a bus both ways - so no problems about who is driving! If you plan to stay over you can find accomodation details at:http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/ and http://www.visitbuxton.co.uk/.
The Conservatory is part of the Pavilion Gardens complex with an entrance next to the Opera House.
The Old Hall Hotel is just across the road at the eastern end of the magnificent Buxton Crescent.
These can be seen on this labelled satellite picture. Road maps are given here and here.
Parking: like most cities parking can be a problem, but there is a large pay-and-display car park at the east end of the Conservatory complex. It is also often possible to park (free) on the road leading to Whaley Bridge (via long Hill) near the old Devonshire Hospital (the building with the dome). By Car:
Buxton is only an hours drive from the M1 and M6, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham and Derby.
From the M1 head for Matlock and then through Bakewell, or take the A50 and A52 through Ashbourne.
From the M6 take Junction 14 through Stone and Leek, Junction 17 through Congleton or Junction 19 through Knutsford and Macclesfield.
From Manchester take the A6 to Buxton.
From Sheffield come via the Hope Valley and then the A6.
From Nottingham take the A610 and then the A6.
From Derby take the A52 to Ashbourne and then the A515.
From Macclesfield take the A537.
From Congleton take the A54.By Rail:
There are regular trains from Manchester via Stockport. The last train to Manchester from Buxton leaves at 10.55 pm. For further information ring National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950, or follow these web links.
Links: National Rail Enquiries. GMPTE.
