The Roseleigh Guest House is well situated in the heart of Buxton amongst the hills of the Peak District National Park.
It is less than 5 minutes walk to Buxton Opera House and the centre of the town and is ideally located for visits to Buxton Festival and other cultural events or for exploring the Peak District and surrounding countryside.
The Duke of Devonshire originally owned the land that the Roseleigh was built on in 1870.
The Roseleigh lies on a quiet pedestrian walk and overlooks the lake set in the 23 acre Pavilion Gardens.
Pavilion Gardens (© Gerard Heelan - Roseleigh Guest House )
The Pavilion Gardens were designed by Joseph Paxton (chief gardener to the Duke of Devonshire at nearby Chatsworth House and designer of the Crystal Palace Great Exhibition 1851 ) in the late 19th century.
There are amenities for all ages in the Gardens, including a spa water swimming pool – Buxton Swimming Pool. Also nearby is New Bodies Gym which have in addition daily exercise classes.
Within a five minute walk is the impressive architecture of the Buxton Georgian Crescent , built in the 1780s and one of the highlights of the centre of Buxton – it is one of the finest Georgian buildings in the country. Why not learn more by experiencing The Buxton Crescent Heritage Visitor Experience
Buxton Opera House (© Buxton Opera House)
Russell Watson performing at Buxton Opera House in 2020 for his new album “20” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album ‘The Voice’
Close by is the Buxton Opera House, built by Frank Matcham in 1903. It is one of the most beautiful Opera houses in the world and has marvellous acoustics. History of Buxton Opera House
The Buxton Opera House hosts the annual Buxton Opera Festival and the annual International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival as well as many other theatrical productions.
Whilst across the road from the Buxton Opera House – the great Devonshire Dome is truly one of the most dramatic spaces in Europe. Built in 1779 by the 5th Duke of Devonshire, the Dome dominates the skyline of Buxton in the centre of the spectacular Peak District.
Also Buxton Cinema
Solomons Temple (© Phil Sproson)
The town of Buxton has an excellent selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes.
Whilst Buxton is home to the famed Buxton Mineral Water & Buxton Brewery
Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar) in the UK it is only found in the Peak District
There are also several specialist boutique style shopping options with the most popular being
In the heart of the Peak District. Fabulous individual jewellery for all occasions. Specialising in silver, Baltic amber, gemstones and local Blue John for over 20 years
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